Mitchell PlitnickTeamsters Head At RNC Showed How Democrats Can Win Back Workers They’ve LostSean O’Brien’s speech at the Republican National Convention was a show-stopper. It was also a blueprint that Democrats need to study.Jul 17Jul 17
Mitchell PlitnickAbbas’ Demands from Saudis are shamefully weakBarak Ravid reported today that three months ago, the Palestinian Authority had given the Saudis their asks for either endorsing or at…Aug 30, 2023Aug 30, 2023
Mitchell PlitnickExamining Israel’s Security ConcernsIsrael’s security concerns are used to justify many of its violent actions. How real are those concerns?Jul 28, 20232Jul 28, 20232
Mitchell PlitnickCornel West Is a Great Presidential Candidate, But His “People’s Party” Run Is a Big MistakeThe 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, 202322Jun 9, 202322
Mitchell PlitnickWhat’s So Funny About Peace For Ukraine?Continuing the debate or at least trying to.Apr 23, 20233Apr 23, 20233
Mitchell PlitnickBiden’s disdain for diplomacy in Ukraine is a deadly mistakeThe folks over at Responsible Statecraft published an interesting piece last week from a former U.S. analyst and adviser, George Beebe. He…Mar 30, 202338Mar 30, 202338
Mitchell PlitnickEvery David Bowie Album RankedI’ve been meaning to write this for years.Jan 10, 20236Jan 10, 20236
Mitchell PlitnickFrom Outrage to Outreach: Thoughts on the Kyrie Irving IncidentLike so many, I have some thoughts on the Kyrie Irving debacle.Nov 7, 20221Nov 7, 20221
Mitchell PlitnickWhat’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, 2022Oct 13, 2022
Mitchell PlitnickWe need to discuss how Biden is handling Ukraine, not stifle the debateDebating how the Biden admin has handled Ukraine is crucial. We need to engage, not demand a certain line of support.Jul 12, 20221Jul 12, 20221