JD Vance and the defense of democracy The vice president’s challenge to Europe appalled its establishment. But his address was an apt critique of illiberal policies, not an insult or green light to antisemitism. Jonathan S. Tobin Feb. 16, 2025
The ultimate shared values A strong U.S.-Israel relationship has become as American as baseball and apple pie. Rabbi Uri Pilichowski Feb. 11, 2025
Congratulations, Mr. Dictator: PA chief starts his 21st year While billions from the U.S. and the E.U. have kept flowing to build democracy in the P.A., everyone has turned a blind eye to the bleak reality. Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch Jan. 6, 2025
Paper tigers will crumble Beneath carefully constructed facades is a hollowness that collapses when exposed to the light of truth. Daniel Rosen Dec. 18, 2024
Jewish liberals should follow ‘Morning Joe’ and drop the ‘resistance’ It’s time to abandon the smears about Donald Trump and his voters being fascists and prioritize the clear-and-present danger to Jews from woke and Islamist antisemites. Jonathan S. Tobin Nov. 19, 2024
Democracy suffers when the media can’t be trusted The presidential debate, like the coverage of the war on Hamas in Gaza, illustrated the blatant bias of the legacy media. Jonathan S. Tobin Sept. 12, 2024
Canada and the decline of Western civilization Any student of ancient, medieval or modern history will see the obvious decay of Western institutions across the world. Jerry Grafstein July 10, 2024
Reaffirm our belief in the promise of America Radical ideologies are tearing down the ideals of the country and fueling antisemitism. That only makes the fight to preserve U.S. exceptionalism all the more important. Jonathan S. Tobin July 3, 2024
Subverting democracy and the fate of the Jews Jews uniquely thrived in America because of its exceptionalism and rule of law. The prosecution of former President Donald Trump could mark the end of the era of safety. Jonathan S. Tobin May 31, 2024
