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Global Flash Points Heating Up

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 10, 2014 9 Comments

Last week, we noted that Japan and India were allying to protect themselves against China’s regional ambitions. These developments finally seem to have made it to the “Resolute Desk”, which has responded with another of its classic “strongly worded messages” in regards to China’s intentions...

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I support Scarlett Johannson against the haters

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 01, 2014 21 Comments

BUYcott BUYcott BUYcott Israel

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Melissa Harris-Perry, America’s, ahem, foremost public intellectual

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 11, 2014 18 Comments

Saturday Night Card Game

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North Korean execution by dog?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on January 03, 2014 26 Comments

Reports sound too gruesome to be true, but in North Korea, anything is possible.

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The NY Times wants clemency for Snowden

Posted by New Neo on January 02, 2014 32 Comments

The New York Times says Edward Snowden should be allowed back into the country and given clemency, but the title of the editorial, “Edward Snowden, Whistle-Blower” sets the tone for inaccuracy because the term is not legally applicable to Snowden whether you support what he...

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Trinity College Profs issue letter rejecting anti-Israel academic boycott

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 29, 2013 7 Comments

Thank the college's President and Dean of Faculty for their strong statement against the boycott

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Trinity College profs issue letter supporting Israel boycott, but less than 10% sign

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 27, 2013 10 Comments

The President of Trinity College in Connecticut is one of over 50 University Presidents who have issued a very strong statement rejecting the academic boycott of Israel. The Trinity statement consisted of a letter to the President of the American Studies Association, and reads (emphasis added): To The...

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Comparing the Responses to Target and Obamacare Security Risks

Posted by Leslie Eastman on December 26, 2013 13 Comments

Target is my favorite store…so when it came time to bust-out my holiday shopping, using my store debit card and getting 5% discounted was a no-brainer. Sadly, that meant I was left in the security lurch along with 40 million other customers. Law enforcement, including...

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University statements rejecting academic boycott of Israel

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 22, 2013 9 Comments

Dozens and growing

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Thanks to Legal Insurrection readers for leading fight against Israel boycott

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 20, 2013 7 Comments

Just a word of thanks to Legal Insurrection readers. The pushback against the anti-Israel academic boycott is gaining momentum. An increasing number of universities and University Presidents are stating their positions against the boycott. Not a single university or major academic group has come out...

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Association of American Universities rejects Israel boycott

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 20, 2013 5 Comments

Executive Committee Statement signed by Presidents of UT-Austin, U. Penn, Tulane, Duke, UC-Irvine, U. Kansas, U. Pittsburgh, Northwestern, Michigan State, and Cornell.

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My email to President of Princeton regarding academic boycott of Israel

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 19, 2013 6 Comments

Dr. Michael Oren, a celebrated Princeton alumnus, is subject to the American Studies Association boycott. Will Princeton become complicit?

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The Predictable Iranian Walkout Theatrics

Posted by David Gerstman on December 16, 2013 5 Comments

Mideast Media Sampler - 12/16/2013

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American Studies Association about to pass odious equivalent of Zionism is Racism resolution

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 15, 2013 15 Comments

"A great evil has been loosed upon the world ... The abomination of anti-Semitism has been given the appearance of international sanction."

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圣诞快乐

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 14, 2013 3 Comments

Merry Christmas [transliteration: shèng dàn kuài lè] from Nanning, Guangxi Province, China. From Helen: This is in Nanning, Guangxi Province, Wm. Yes, I took it yesterday evening (my time) as I was coming from the local Walmart which is chockfull of Christmas cheer. Everywhere you...

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John Kerry and Bashar Assad — mixed history, muddled policy

Posted by David Gerstman on December 01, 2013 3 Comments

Is history repeating itself with Iran?

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Iran disputes White House interpretation of nuke agreement

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 26, 2013 42 Comments

Seriously. Oops! Iran Strongly Rejects Text of Geneva Agreement Released by White House http://t.co/I1Mqo6jfQr — DanRiehl (@DanRiehl) November 26, 2013 From Fars News Agency, Iran Strongly Rejects Text of Geneva Agreement Released by White House: TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called invalid...

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