By Isaac Yetiv , Ph. D. LA JOLLA, California — In June 2012 , the U.S. Supreme Court voted five to four to uphold the Obama Healthcare law , declaring it “constitutional.” It found that the “penalty” for not buying insurance ( which would have made the law “unconstitutional” ) is, in reality, a “tax” (which makes […]
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By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — It was at dinner in the garden of a well-known analyst of Iran. He’d spent years writing prolifically and astutely about the regime, its progress on nuclear technology, dissidents, U.S. policy, Israeli policy, and the machinations of the P5+1. “What’s the latest on your blog?” we asked. “Italian food,” he replied. “There’s
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By Carol Davis LOS ANGELES—If there is one show you must see this year, make it War Horse, the 2011 Tony Award winner for Best Play and then some. It is now playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on its national tour for a limited engagement through July 29th. Don’t see it because
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Carol Davis, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USABy Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM –Among the things that keep me in touch with my former homeland are the family members and friends who respond to my columns. The friends include people I’ve never met in person. Some have trekked to French Hill in order to shake my hand and share in some goodies, face to
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By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California–This week, the Supreme Court made a very interesting decision and ruled that it’s unconstitutional to sentence a juvenile to life without the possibility of parole for the crime of murder. The original case involved the robbery and murder of Cole Cannon. Two young thugs, Evan Miller and
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By Rabbi Ben Kamin SALT LAKE CITY—It was Martin Luther King who described 11 A.M. on Sunday as “the most segregated hour of the week.” No faith community is free of hypocrisy or even cruelty, but the Southern Baptist Convention was founded upon the premise of white supremacy. Black folks were not only banned
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USABy Evelyn Gordon WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 31, Israel delivered 91 bodies to the Palestinian Authority. The PA gave them full military funerals, complete with coffins draped in Palestinian flags and a 21-gun salute. While PA President Mahmoud Abbas didn’t speak, he laid wreaths on the coffins and presided over the ceremony. The
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Middle East, USABy Isaac Yetiv , Ph. D. LA JOLLA, California — I recently reported critically on the US Chief Executive interfering with a co-equal branch of the government, the Judiciary. A few days later, President Obama actually encroached on the third co-equal branch, the Legislative. He announced that ” effective immediately, ” a whole group of
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USABy Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California –When George Orwell wrote his famous 1984, I doubt even he could have anticipated Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s proposal to ban large supersized beverages in New York’s food service restaurants and establishments. Obesity is certainly a problem for young people, but is it correct to assume that it’s
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Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, USABy Peter Huessy WASHINGTON, D.C. — Russia is demanding the United States stop building missile defenses in Europe, just as it simultaneously assists Iran in building the very missiles that threaten NATO. In language reminiscent of the Cold War, Russian President Vladimir Putin is once again urging Washington to “better not to do this.” Russian
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USABy Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — I love reading stories about real heroes in the world. No, they may not have great physiques like Batman or Superman; nor are they bulletproof, nor do they possess super-human powers or strength. In fact they look like ordinary people. A Hassidic Rebbe once said, “Why
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Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, USABy Rabbi Ben Kamin SAN DIEGO — What was so revealing at the time of his painful thrust into the national spotlight was the media refrain about “Motorist Rodney King.” It was as though the unlucky young man was in constant motion, agitated, seeking a place to alight, and ultimately homeless. It was 1991, Los
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USABy Isaac Yetiv , Ph.D. LA JOLLA, California — Since his election, President Obama ‘s relationship with the U.S. Supreme Court has been one of defiance and antagonism. In his State of the Union address of 2010, he flatly insulted the Justices who came to honor him by their presence . The TV picture clearly showed Justice Alito shaking
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By Ernie Weir NAPA, California — I was not at the White House ceremony last Wednesday, June 13, at which time President Obama honored Israeli President Peres with the US Medal of Freedom. Nevertheless, my family and I were immensely proud of the honor bestowed by our President upon Israeli President Peres. Our wines have
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