By Ilan Ben-Meir
February 4, 2011
Since word first broke of Friday’s raid at Elevate, the topic has dominated our campus conversation. Charges of police brutality contend with more cautious and […]
October 7, 2010
Over the last few weeks, it has become part of the conventional wisdom that Republicans will take control of the House of Representatives following this […]
September 15, 2010
When John Paul Stevens announced his retirement on Friday, intense speculation began as to who President Obama would select to replace him. Would the president […]
April 13, 2010
Tonight, instead of taking my weekly French test, I will be going to a Seder. Those who know me, even in passing, might well see […]
March 29, 2010
This week’s presidential health care summit felt decidedly unreal. While White House officials and Congressional leaders from both parties gathered for a seven-hour discussion on […]
March 2, 2010
Although we can hardly be blamed for spending Valentine’s Day reading love letters instead of headlines, the front page of Sunday’s paper was not blank. […]
February 16, 2010
Last night, many Yalies breathlessly watched the premier of the final season of “Lost,” while many others wondered why anyone would still bother to watch. […]
February 3, 2010
Watching President Obama announce his decision to send 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan, I did not know what to think. I hate war categorically, although […]
December 4, 2009
Exactly one year ago, although it feels like much longer, America elected Barack Obama as its 44th president. Since then, the national mood has changed […]
November 4, 2009
In recent weeks, Joe Biden has emerged as one of the loudest voices within the Obama administration arguing against escalating of the war in Afghanistan. […]
October 16, 2009