Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s announcement that she will not vote for any Israeli military aid is part of an emerging trend.
Israel-Palestine
A House of Labor Divided
Internal rivalries among the leaders of the United Auto Workers are sapping the momentum from its historic victories.
New Israeli Law: Hangings for Palestinians, but No Noose for Jews
A Palestinian murder of a Jew is a capital offense; it’s not for a Jewish murder of a Palestinian.
Dire Strait
Trump’s fantasy about clearing the Strait of Hormuz risks leading to a much wider and more prolonged war.
Negligence in Action: The U.S. Attack on an Iranian School
The bombing of an Iranian school has far-reaching implications.
Ol’ Donny Trump Has Really Stepped in It This Time
In Iran, he finally created a jam for himself it will not be easy to wriggle out of.
Israel’s Manipulation of Trump on Iran
The worse the Iran war goes, the more blame is likely to be directed at Israel, and by association the Jews.
Exit or Escalation
Will Trump look for a way to limit his Iran debacle, or will he double down on catastrophe?
The War’s Winners: Putin and Netanyahu
Regardless of how Trump extricates himself from the Iran mess, the biggest winner is Russia, with Bibi a close second.
The War for Gulf State Capital
Saudi Arabia and its wealthy neighbors weren’t prepared for the consequences of their long campaign to captivate America and demonize Iran.

