George Bush the Elder looks better and better in history’s rearview mirror, but Jon Meacham’s flattering …
2015
A Bill Clinton balance sheet: Peace, prosperity, pluralism, and progress
It’s time to take Bill Clinton, his presidency, and his times seriously. Historians dithered before …
In defense of ethnic nationalism, especially Zionism
Nevertheless, Jewish nationalism, meaning Zionism, is politically incorrect. Many liberal American Jews feel caught in …
The Story of the First Black Marine
Howard P. Perry was the face of a long overdue change in how our nation …
Living in contradiction: Helicopter parenting and what it means for educators today
“This must stop,” a Maryland principal recently implored in a mass email. “Parents, find another …
Wave Israeli flags in Ezra Schwartz’s memory
It’s all-American: happy family… summer camp… baseball… graduation… Maimonides High School… an Israeli “gap year”… …
Embrace the ’70s, Hillary!
Clinton has long been reluctant to talk about her work during the 1970s. She should …
What Justin Trudeau can learn from Bill Clinton’s presidency
Having just ended nine years of conservative rule, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should look south, and learn …
I Trust Prime Minister Trudeau To Stick To His Word
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s impressive victory has many in the pro-Israel community worrying. Former prime …
The Five Revolutions of the 1990s (and One Counter-Revolution)
Trying to understand Bill Clinton’s presidency requires a new toolbox of words and concepts to understand …