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"The most effective leaders the progressive movement has had in years appear increasingly at risk of being eaten by their own over vibes." my latest on AOC + Israel for @forward.com

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The left is turning on AOC over Israel — and imperiling its own agenda
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is under fire from her base over voting "no" to an amendment that would have stripped defense funds from Israel.
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July 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
my latest on Alligator Alcatraz, and what happens when suffering is made into merch for @forward.com

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First Camp Auschwitz, now Alligator Alcatraz — why the right is obsessed with commodifying brutality
When you make merch out of suffering — like the GOP is doing with Alligator Alcatraz — it makes it easier to get away with inhumanity.
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July 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"These days I can't nurse without thinking about Gaza, whether I want to or not."

many thanks to the parents who spoke with me for my latest @forward.com

forward.com/opinion/7239...
For new parents, the aid crisis in Gaza is hitting hard
New parents are fighting to feel joy with their babies amid helplessness that they cannot save the children in Gaza they see on their phones.
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May 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Reposted
Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot at close range and killed Wednesday night outside the Capital Jewish Museum, where they had just attended an American Jewish Committee event for young Jewish professionals and diplomats.
2 killed in Capital Jewish Museum shooting by suspect who shouted 'Free Palestine,' police say
A shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in D.C. has killed two Israeli Embassy staff members, according to multiple reports.
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May 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
not a ton gives me hope these days, but the ideas of the brilliant Israeli architect Ada Karmi-Melamede are an exception. was a pleasure to dive into her work in the new documentary 'Ada: My Mother the Architect' for @forward.com

forward.com/opinion/7171...
She's a titan of Israeli architecture. Her story contains troubling lessons for her country
Ada Karmi-Melamede is responsible for designing Israel's Supreme Court, among many other notable public works.
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May 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM