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Trump indicted in bid to subvert democracy; UN officials discuss increasing nuclear threats; Toxic algae bloom returns to Bay, water regulators to monitor – August 1, 2023

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump indicted in bid to subvert democracy. X Corp sues non-profit for accusations of promoting hate speech. France evacuates foreigners from Niger, following military coup. Nasa reconnects with deep space probe. UN officials discuss increasing nuclear threats. … Continued


Why was the political philosopher Hannah Arendt so critical of mainstream Zionism? What did her criticisms have to do with how she understood nationalism and historical antisemitism? According to Jonathan Graubart, Arendt sought to delink Jewish nationalism from Israel’s state project; she also condemned Herzlian Zionism for subscribing to a view of eternal antisemitism. Jonathan … Continued