democracy

Under the cover of war, the current gov't destroys Israel’s democratic systems

The protection of minority rights is one of democracy’s foundational principles, the one distinguishing between a healthy majority rule and a dangerous tyranny of the majority.

By OFER DAGAN
27/10/2024

Israel's decision allowing PM to pick public service czar is illegal, A-G tells High Court

Netanyahu said in August that the argument between him and the attorney general's office represented a "clash of two views – a decision by the clerks or a decision by the people."

Top Conservative rabbi to 'Post': This is how US Jews can keep hope alive for Israel

Here is my personal set of resolutions for keeping the flame of hope alive that tomorrow will indeed be a better day and that 5785 will start a new narrative for the Jewish people.

Israeli, US gov'ts ignore that they have lost the trust of the public

Trust is a foundation of our society and economy. People are trusting. But lie to them, cheat them, deceive them, manipulate them – and their trust is gone.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
07/10/2024

Biden’s EO 14115: A threat to Israeli sovereignty and civil rights

Executive Order 14115 sanctions Israelis without due process, raising serious questions about US-Israel relations and civil rights.

By NAOMI LINDER KAHN
29/09/2024

Donald Trump wants equality for Americans, Kamala Harris does not

OPINION: Donald Trump supports equality, which is freedom and private choice. Kamala Harris supports equity, based on expanded government control, creating the illusion of democracy.

Democratic terrorism: Jamal Khashoggi's vision of political Islam

Throughout the saga of Jamal Khashoggi's murder, one thing that never came up was his beliefs. In short: Yes, Khashoggi advocated for democracy in the Middle East, but of a very specific kind.

By YESHAYA ROSENMAN
14/09/2024
  Clarens Renois, Haitian presidential candidate.

'We need to create a Middle class': Clarens Renois shares vision to save Haiti from gangs

In an exclusive interview, Clarens Renois about his own life story and his determination to take control of Haiti - which is, by United Nations standards, a failed state.

By MORDECHAI BECK
31/08/2024

Sde Teiman riots: Threatening the checks and balances key to our survival

The Broad Perspective: It is shameful to see representatives of this ultra-right-wing coalition take part in such violent, heinous riots to defend criminals.

 ‘THE MONK and the Gun’ – a political satire with a deeper meaning.

'The Monk and the Gun': A look at culture clash in Bhutan's democratic transition

The Monk and the Gun is a political satire with a deep meaning, but the spiritual message behind the story sneaks up on you, or rather, you understand and embrace it gradually.

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