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Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics

Except for Palestine: The Limits of Progressive Politics

A searing polemic and a cri de coeur for elected officials, activists, and everyday citizens to align their beliefs and politics.

2021

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Teamsters Head At RNC Showed How Democrats Can Win Back Workers They’ve Lost

Sean O’Brien’s speech at the Republican National Convention was a show-stopper. It was also a blueprint that Democrats need to study.

Jul 17

Teamsters Head At RNC Showed How Democrats Can Win Back Workers They’ve Lost

Jul 17

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Abbas’ Demands from Saudis are shamefully weak

Barak Ravid reported today that three months ago, the Palestinian Authority had given the Saudis their asks for either endorsing or at…

Aug 30, 2023

Abbas’ Demands from Saudis are shamefully weak

Aug 30, 2023

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Examining Israel’s Security Concerns

Israel’s security concerns are used to justify many of its violent actions. How real are those concerns?

Jul 28, 2023

Examining Israel’s Security Concerns

Jul 28, 2023

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Cornel West Is a Great Presidential Candidate, But His “People’s Party” Run Is a Big Mistake

The list of public intellectuals I admire with a full, unqualified heart is not a long one. Dr. Cornel West is absolutely among them. Dr…

Jun 9, 2023

Cornel West Is a Great Presidential Candidate, But His “People’s Party” Run Is a Big Mistake

Jun 9, 2023

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What’s So Funny About Peace For Ukraine?

Continuing the debate or at least trying to.

Apr 23, 2023

Apr 23, 2023

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Biden’s disdain for diplomacy in Ukraine is a deadly mistake

The folks over at Responsible Statecraft published an interesting piece last week from a former U.S. analyst and adviser, George Beebe. He…

Mar 30, 2023

Biden’s disdain for diplomacy in Ukraine is a deadly mistake

Mar 30, 2023

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Every David Bowie Album Ranked

I’ve been meaning to write this for years.

Jan 10, 2023

Every David Bowie Album Ranked

Jan 10, 2023

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From Outrage to Outreach: Thoughts on the Kyrie Irving Incident

Like so many, I have some thoughts on the Kyrie Irving debacle.

Nov 7, 2022

From Outrage to Outreach: Thoughts on the Kyrie Irving Incident

Nov 7, 2022

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What’s Really Behind the OPEC+ Price Hike?

OPEC+ decision to cut production was not primarily aimed at helping Russia, despite US rhetoric. The real story is much more important.

Oct 13, 2022

What’s Really Behind the OPEC+ Price Hike?

Oct 13, 2022

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We need to discuss how Biden is handling Ukraine, not stifle the debate

Debating how the Biden admin has handled Ukraine is crucial. We need to engage, not demand a certain line of support.

Jul 12, 2022

We need to discuss how Biden is handling Ukraine, not stifle the debate

Jul 12, 2022

Mitchell Plitnick

Mitchell Plitnick

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Author of "Except for Palestine," with Marc Lamont Hill. Pres of ReThinking Foreign Policy. Policy analyst for 20 years. https://mitchellplitnick.substack.com/

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