The Anti-Defamation League has always been trash
In 1988, B’nai B’rith told supporters, “The Arab presence on the college campus is poisoning the minds of our young people.” They meant it then, and they mean it now even more.
Category Archives: Social Activism
A letter to the rabbi of a local congregation
I just sent this letter to the rabbi of a local congregation regarding the sermon he gave from the pulpit this past Shabbat morning, which focused on the war Israel had just started with Iran. Not a fan, 0/10, would not recommend.
Today’s example of why Luigi Mangione had a point
United Healthcare is doing everything they can to avoid paying me $158.70 they owe me, because they are scumbags. Five hurdles and still counting!
I *DO* Know How To Explain To You That You Should Care About Other People
“Go ahead and make me.” OK, we will.
The fundamental challenge for civil society: most people are stupid and/or assholes
This explains everything.
2024 Massachusetts ballot questions: my recommendations
YES, YES, YES, YES, YES.
Today’s example of how messed up US healthcare is
The absurd saga of how a straightforward, common oral surgery plays out in the United States.
Today’s episode of health insurance companies are bad and they should feel bad
About my struggle to get good therapy for a family member paid for by health insurance, with delays and difficulties caused by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in particular and the business model of health insurance in general. This highlights the challenges many families face in accessing timely and affordable therapy.
The Paradox of Tolerance vis à vis freedom of expression
Just as we can’t effectively fight intolerance with tolerance, we can’t effectively fight bad speech with more speech.
Endorsements for 2023 Boston City Council election
I endorse: Ruthzee Louijeune, Julia Mejia, Henry Santana, Liz Breadon, Joel Richards, Enrique Pepén, Benjamin Weber, Tania Fernandes Anderson, and Sharon Durkan.