Washington Watch Articles From 2018
American Racism is in the Open, So Is the Fight Against It
I was having lunch this week with an Arab friend and before long, as expected, the conversation turned to Donald Trump, the impact he is having on our political life and the world's perception of America and the American people.
Turning a Corner
US supporters of Israel are in a bind: public opinion is changing; there are more actors publicly challenging Israel; and the crude, heavy-handed tactics they have successfully used in the past to silence criticism now only aggravate the situation.
Trump Can Kill Oslo, But Not Palestinian National Aspirations
In recent weeks, the Trump Administration has taken a series of drastic punitive actions against the Palestinian people.
Mr. Trump, You Cannot Erase the Palestinian Right to Return
First, the Trump Administration "took Jerusalem off the table." Now, in an especially dangerous display of recklessness, they have announced their intention to do the same for the Palestinian "right of return.
On the Path to Authoritarianism
When Donald Trump was elected, I, like many others feared what his presidency might do to the country. A year and a half into his term in office, our concerns have been justified.