In a talk at a conference at the National Press Club in 2015, Gideon Levy, a renowned columnist for the Israeli daily Haaretz, expressed his concerns about the potential dangers of unconditional support for Israel. Levy, a Tel Aviv native with a rich history in Israeli politics, has been a...
Ian Bremmer: What’s Iran’s Next Move?
Remember that famous line from Bill Clinton’s campaign staffer James Carville back in 1992?: “It’s the economy, stupid!” As Israel’s war with Hamas escalates, it brings to mind—in a nasally Louisiana accent—the phrase “It’s Iran, stupid.” Because, whether it’s the dizzying arsenal of Hezbollah rockets in southern Lebanon pointed at...
California Gun Store Reports Surge in Jewish Buyers Amid Rising Antisemitism
In response to rising antisemitism and pro-Palestinian protests, Jewish Americans in California are increasingly arming themselves for self-defense, according to a local gun store owner. Eric Fletcher, manager of Burbank Ammo and Guns, reported a significant increase in Jewish and Israeli customers purchasing firearms for the first time. The store...
Stricter Gun Laws Linked to Significant Reduction in Gun Deaths, Study Finds
A recent study by Princeton researchers Patrick Sharkey and Megan Kang has revealed that stricter gun laws implemented by 40 states between 1991 and 2016 have resulted in a significant reduction in gun-related deaths. The study found that these laws prevented approximately 4,300 gun deaths in 2016 alone, accounting for...
Gun Sales Surge in Maine Following Mass Shooting
In the wake of a deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, local gun stores have reported a surge in sales, with one owner claiming a 500% increase. The shooter, a 40-year-old firearms instructor, killed 18 people and injured many more. This incident has reignited the debate on gun control, with...
Gallup Poll: Stricter Gun Laws Supported by Majority, Despite Partisan Divide
The latest Gallup poll reveals that a majority of Americans continue to support stricter gun laws, with 56% of adults advocating for tougher regulations. This figure remains unchanged from last year, despite a slight decrease from the 66% recorded in June 2022 following a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The...
California’s Violent Crime Rate Surges Above National Average
California's violent crime rate is diverging from the national average, with a 31% higher rate in 2022, according to recent FBI data. This divergence is largely due to a rise in aggravated assaults in the state, while the national rate for such crimes is decreasing. The FBI introduced a new...
Audio: What the Israel-Hamas War Means for Gaza’s Already Suffering Economy
Hundreds of foreign passport holders and injured people have left Gaza, crossing the southern border into Egypt. It’s part of an internationally brokered deal between Egypt, Israel and Hamas following Israel’s military bombardment in response to an attack by Hamas fighters on Oct. 7. More than 1,400 people were killed in Israel during...
Biden Administration to Announce $425M Military Aid Package for Ukraine
The Biden administration is set to announce a $425 million military aid package for Ukraine, which will include counter drone rockets and munitions, according to two U.S. officials. The package, however, will not include additional ATACMS missiles, despite calls from senior congressional Republicans for the administration to send longer-range missiles...
Trump’s Answer to Higher Education Bias: A Free Online University
Former President Donald Trump has proposed the establishment of a free online university, funded by the federal government. The proposed institution, dubbed the American Academy, is part of Trump's response to what he perceives as a bias in higher education towards left-wing ideologies. The proposal comes amid heightened political scrutiny...