Spain, an ally? Well, it is in NATO, and it does let us have some bases within its borders. But in terms of history – during WWI it was neutral and during WWII it became a “non-belligerent” Axis affiliate while … Continue reading →
The story: Pop star Billie Eilish has been hit with calls to either return her $3 million Los Angeles mansion to a Native American tribe or welcome migrants inside following her controversial Grammys declaration. The 24-year-old singer won a Grammy … Continue reading →
Composer Philip Glass, 89, is apparently not a Trump fan: Composer Philip Glass announced Tuesday that he is withdrawing his symphony from the Kennedy Center, pointing to the arts center’s values and leadership. “After thoughtful consideration, I have decided to … Continue reading →
Holocaust Remembrance Day was yesterday. But in Britain, it’s changed: Schools are stepping back from Holocaust Memorial Day. Not because the facts changed. Not because the lesson became unclear. Because it became dangerous. Administrators sense backlash. Teachers fear complaints. Institutions … Continue reading →
This will not surprise you: The 250th anniversary of America’s founding provides an opportunity to reflect on—and fight over—the country’s extraordinary story. Unfortunately, many of the serious scholars who study America—its history, literature and culture—fail to provide a balanced and … Continue reading →
David Foster of Chicago Boyz has a post on “America’s story in song.” He asks – and offers some of his own answers to – the following question: Since this year is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, … Continue reading →
… but it’s hard to know what’s really happening and hard to predict what will happen. It’s potentially transformative, though. A whole lot of dominoes could fall if Iran fell; Iran has been an enormous driver of terrorism and turmoil. … Continue reading →
[NOTE: This is a revised and expanded edition of a post first published in 2006.] Eighty-four years ago tomorrow, Pearl Harbor was attacked. That’s long enough ago that only a vanishing few remember the day and its aftermath with any … Continue reading →
I found the following at Ace’s: DataRepublican (small r) @DataRepublican Hello Alex, You say your work is dedicated to strengthening democracy. I have one simple question for you. In your 30th anniversary publication, you had an article from your longtime … Continue reading →
… but it has long annoyed me when such movies play fast and loose with the truth, especially when the additions are not improvements – which is often the case. Last night I watched a movie based on a Holocaust … Continue reading →
Impeach him, I say! Or perhaps sue him for something or other? And yet now and then on the left there are surprising voices of reason on this, for example Shaun King on X: I actually think it’s a great … Continue reading →
Commenter “huxley” draws our attention to an interview with a former Antifa member. Please see this comment and the following two: this and this. The link to the interview is here. I haven’t watched it, but huxley’s comments give a … Continue reading →