The American Elections
- Why Isn't Obama Ahead by a Landslide?
The psychodynamics of American politics...it's not just about racism! - The Palin Choice
George Lakoff argues that the Republican choice of Palin makes total sense if you truly understand the strategy of the Republicans in this election. - The High Priests Gathered to Praise the Dems--but the Prophets Were Missing
Michael Lerner laments the Faith Caucus's stance at the Democratic Convention.
Politics & Society
- Iran: the Right's Argument Against Negotiations
We've warned of the danger of attacks and war with Iran in the past. Here we present, as we often do in Tikkun and on our website, a position with which we strongly disagree: MichaelB. Oren and Seth Robinson on "Talk Isn't Cheap with Iran." - Our Politicians Once Again Have Preferred the Interests of the Wealthy to the Interests of the People
The Bailout Will be a Disaster for the American People - Know Your Enemy
Like many demagogues before him, Iran's President Ahmadinejad combines legitimate critique of the Western countries' history of aggression and domination with a hateful rhetoric, particularly against Jews. Plus we print a response from Ha'aretz.
Spiritual Activism
- Jew, Christians and Muslims formulate peace principles
The British city of Leeds is known as the home of 3 of the 4 Muslim extremists who bombed London on 7/7/05. Now it can also be known as the home of a remarkable interfaith initiative to formulate principles for peace in Israel/Palestine. - Subtle Activism: Applying Spiritual Power for Social Change
Social change activists shouldn't rule out spiritual effects that science doesn't have a hold on, argues David Nicol. - The Downward Mobility of God -- to a Stable at Christmas
Rev. Lynice Pinkard helps us see through the commercialized symbolism to the homeless people in that stable.
Current Issue
Israel / Palestine
- Peace First: A New Bottom Line
Uri Savir, lead Israeli negotiator of the Oslo Accords, lays out a radical new model for peacemaking. - What an Israeli Learned in Gaza This Week
The amazing story of an Israeli who helped puncture the on-going Israeli blockade of Gaza--by bringing food to starving Gazans by sea. - The Danger of a Bi-National State Solution
Israeli Peace activist Uri Avnery warns against peace forces embracing a bi-national state solution. - Israeli/Palestinian Cooperation
Israeli and Palestinian Unions Reach Historic Accord
Iraq War
- No War for Oil!
Yet that is precisely what happened in Iraq, says Tom Engelhardt in his Tomdispath.com - Challenging the Miliatrization of U.S. Energy Policy
Michael T. Klare shows why a military approach to US energy security has failed, and what changes are needed. - Don't Bomb Iran
With the Democratic Congress cheerfully funding the Iraq war, Bush may turn to Iran. - Don't Get Fooled by Petraeus Again
Two articles help us see how distorted the information is that is being fed to the American people by the media.
Judaism
- Some Criticism of Israel is Genuinely Anti-Semitic
Just because the Jewish establishment and its followers call legitimate criticism of Israel "anti-Semitic" does not mean there isn't anti-Semitic criticism of Israel. - The Ghosts of Chanukah Future
Rabbi Jill Jacobs on how Chanukah represents the triumph of memory over history. - Jews, Food, and the Environment
Hazon's Food Conference Strengthens the Jewish Voice for Sustainability.
Culture
- Two Fine Books on Israel/Palestine
Ed Gaffney reviews two excellent pieces of reportage about people on the ground in the conflict, including peacemakers. - Manfred Wolf reviews the controversial Black Book on DVD
A 2007 movie asks hard questions about heroes of the WWII Resistance. - Summer of Hate?
While ignoring the huge crimes of war and poverty fostered by our political/economic system, Americans have been pouring out their anger at various domestic scapegoats.
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