Uncategorized “Leaders can use simple rules to win the hearts and minds of their people — with huge returns” Author Drew Kaplan Date 12 July 2015 Civility elicits perceptions of warmth and competence. Susan T. Fiske, a professor at Princeton,...
America “When a law has a name like ‘Patriot’ or ‘Freedom’, it’s a sign that you should read the fine print” Author Drew Kaplan Date 10 July 2015 When a law has a name like “Patriot” or “Freedom,” it’s a sign that...
Sex, Sexual Assault/Rape, University “It’s one thing to teach college students to talk frankly about sex and not to have it without demonstrable pre-coital assent” Author Drew Kaplan Date 10 July 2015 It’s one thing to teach college students to talk frankly about sex and not...
Culture, Internet “’Pics or it didn’t happen’ gained traction because in an age of bountiful technology, when everyone is armed with a camera, there is no excuse for not having evidence” Author Drew Kaplan Date 9 July 2015 It’s a glib reply to a comrade’s boasting — coming out of Internet gaming...
Israel, Jews in America “… the primary concern is the growing disharmony, mutual disinterest and even sometimes alienation between American Jewry and the State of Israel” Author Drew Kaplan Date 9 July 2015 Many of the characteristics that have ensured the continued survival, resilience, recurring prosperity and...
America, Races in America “America is living through a moment of racial paradox. Never in its history have black people been more fully represented in the public sphere” Author Drew Kaplan Date 8 July 2015 America is living through a moment of racial paradox. Never in its history have...
Jewish, Jews, Modern Orthodoxy “…it’s vital to the definition of a Torah community that we think that knowing more Torah, in some way, privileges you in a values conversation…” Author Drew Kaplan Date 8 July 2015 I think, in a Torah community, it’s vital to the definition of a Torah...
IDF, Israel “No other country uses roof-knocks, a munition developed by Israel as part of a series of I.D.F. warning procedures…” Author Drew Kaplan Date 7 July 2015 The report acknowledges that Israel took steps to warn of imminent attacks but suggests...
America, Orthodoxy “As Orthodox Jews, committed to Torah values and law, we will continue to live according to Torah and halakha” Author Drew Kaplan Date 7 July 2015 We are confronted with a reality, whether we approve or do not approve. The...
America “Sensible gun control is always a good idea, but it’s hardly the same as reducing urban blight, improving education, inculcating civic values and instilling hope” Author Drew Kaplan Date 6 July 2015 Let’s face it: It’s a lot easier to scream, “Gun control!” and “Remove the...