‘Impossible Takes Longer’ Review: Israel Looks in the Mirror
Wall Street Journal An Israeli writer asks a fundamental question: 75 years after its creation, has the Jewish state fulfilled its founder’s dreams? https://www.wsj.com/articles/impossible-takes-longer-review-israel-looks-in-the-mirror-439435df
Read MoreThe Case for an Older Voting Age With Conditions
Wall Street Journal Young adults vote at very low rates, perhaps because we teach them to devalue civic participation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-case-for-an-older-voting-age-with-conditions-civic-duty-test-first-responder-military-patriotism-22211bfd
Read MoreWhy Are We Stricter With Tattoos Than Transgender Treatment?
Wall Street Journal Every state limits, and many prohibit outright, the permanent marking of children’s bodies. https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-are-we-stricter-with-tattoos-than-transgender-treatment-gender-affirming-ban-d5fbf8e5
Read MoreHoward University’s criteria for Biden’s honorary degree draws mockery as mental fitness questioned
Fox News President Joe Biden was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Howard University on Saturday for his “analytical intellect” and “popularity on both sides” – claims mocked by conservatives on Twitter and contradicted by recent polls. Dr. Wayne Frederick, the president of Howard University, introduced Biden with high praise at the school’s 155th commencement…
Read MoreErdogan arrives in Istanbul from Ankara
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier in the day, Erdogan cast his vote in Istanbul and planned to stay in that city until the voting results are announced https://tass.com/world/1617353
Read MoreIn Blow to Junta, Thai Voters Overwhelmingly Back Opposition Parties
New York Times Thais on Sunday cast votes against their military leaders, backing instead a populist political mainstay and a progressive upstart bent on shaking up the status quo. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/14/world/asia/thailand-election-results.html
Read MoreSor party candidate leading elections of Moldovan Gagauzia autonomy’s head
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Party of Socialists, Eugenia Gutul was supported by 51% of voters whereas 49% voted for her rival, Grigori Uzun of the Party of Socialists https://tass.com/world/1617351
Read MoreUS unlikely to sanction South Africa in Russia weapons dispute
Jerusalem Post US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety said last week he was confident that a Russian ship had picked up weapons in South Africa in December. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-743053
Read MoreDiscussions on Vilnius Summit and Ukraine intensified among NATO countries – Washington Post
Pravda Ukraine There is a consensus among the 31 NATO members that the Alliance will not grant Ukraine an official invitation to join the summit on 11-12 July, but there are differences of opinion among member countries on specific steps for Ukraine’s integration into NATO. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/14/7402174/
Read MorePaper forced to delete ‘woke’ spray tan article after learning it got duped
Fox News The Irish Times was forced to retract a story it ran that criticized Irish women for using fake tans after it learned the story was allegedly submitted by someone using artificial intelligence to write it. The May 11 op-ed, “Irish women’s obsession with fake tan is problematic,” argued that women who use fake…
Read More