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Thursday
October 19, 2023
Samuel Huntington’s Great Idea Was Totally Wrong
His “Clash of Civilizations” essay in Foreign Affairs turned 30 this year. It was provocative, influential, manna for the modern right—and completely and utterly not true.
by Jordan Michael Smith

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The Inexcusable Omission in Biden’s Big Israel Speech
Why calling for a ceasefire is the right move, politically and morally
by Alex Shephard
The Supreme Court Found a Gun It Doesn’t Like
Justices Roberts and Barrett joined the liberals to uphold federal regulations on so-called “ghost guns.”
by Matt Ford
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Democrats on the GOP Sh*t Show: “Their Civil War Continues”
House Democrats are appalled by what they’ve been dragged through these last two days. And yet, they’re still willing to work with Republicans.
by Pablo Manríquez
Israel Must Defeat Hamas—and Then Get Serious About Peace
The defeat of Hamas must be followed with a revised plan, probably including several key Arab countries, to allow the creation of a viable Palestinian state alongside Israel.
by Jo-Ann Mort and Michael Walzer
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The Chef at the End of the World
C Pam Zhang’s novel “Land of Milk and Honey” imagines eating and surviving when climate change has decimated food supplies.
by Mayukh Sen
Hello, Left. Now Do You Believe There’s Cancel Culture?
There’s plenty to deplore when some on the left coddle Hamas. But harassing people you disagree with is no substitute for debate.
by Timothy Noah

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From The Ticker:
Rabid Jim Jordan Fans Go Nuts on Republicans Who Let Him Down
Several House Republicans claim they’re being harassed by people who support Jim Jordan for House speaker.
by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
“Not in Our Name”: Jewish Activists Take Over Capitol to Demand Ceasefire in Gaza
The massive Jewish-led protest was met with mass arrests.
by Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani
Trump’s D.C. Trial Could Soon Be Televised for Your Viewing Pleasure
You may be able to watch one of Donald Trump’s biggest trials in real time.
by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
RFK Jr. Is Very Bad News for Trump’s Election Chances, New Poll Says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. running as an independent actually helps Joe Biden.
by Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
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