Political Zionism is an Anachronism
Morris Jastrow wrote in 1919 that Israel is a 'glorified ghetto'. When you think about it, the conditions of Jewish life before the Enlightenment have been perfectly reproduced in Palestine.
Rosicrucians and Fallen Angels in American Politics
I have always understood the right's connection to magic to be more of a thing. It would be more correct to call right-wing magic 'the occult'. In the end, I was not really surprised to find that the story of magical politics in America begins by blaming the left for the whole phenomenon.
Defeating Zionism
In the last century, events have transpired with no relation to the understanding Morris Jastrow Jr. tried to convey. The result is that in spite of his efforts, Zionism has prospered.
Laudato Si’ and Progressivism
Our Season of Creation Our environmental problems are the result of 200 years of industrialization. The philosophical and technological developments that enabled the Industrial Revolution were made possible by the…
Agricultural Policy and Food Security
Agricultural policy in the United States is not concerned with a quality life for farmers, promoting food security, or encouraging the responsible use of resources. We must find a way to end the abuses of agribusiness.
Plato’s Influence on Our World
Plato has ruled the world for 2500 years through his lasting influence on philosophy, politics, and religion. It's time we paid attention to Plato's influence on our world.
Popular Culture Manipulates the Public
A neoconservative attempt at self-perpetuation can be seen in two of the Star Trek series. According to David Greven, the Enterprise series is the first Trek series to openly break…
The Poetry of Democracy
Harold Kaplan said 'humanist aspirations' are the dominant American intellectual tradition. 1 But an abstract notion of democratic humanism is only part of the story. Kaplan explains democratic humanism in…
Was the Enlightenment Democratic?
There is no question that the Enlightenment and Reformation made the United States possible. But there have always been concerns about the Enlightenment.
Erdogan Defends Gaza
When Recep Tayyip Erdogan defends Gaza, he is one of the few leaders in the Middle East to openly criticize Benjamin Netanyahu for his callous bombing campaign. In addition to…