85 Years Ago, “Meet John Doe” Saw Into the Future
David Suissa
January 3, 2026
What struck me is that the fake news in Capra’s film was totally different from the version we’re so used to seeing today.
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Faced with the Uprisings in Iran, The New York Times Commits Journalistic Malpractice
David Suissa
January 3, 2026
For the world’s newspaper of record, a historic protest movement unfolding in real time for a people desperately seeking their freedom was not worthy of its home page.
For an Iranian People Desperate for Freedom, the Déjà Vus Never End
David Suissa
January 1, 2026
The street protests are electrifying. They move our hearts in solidarity with the Iranian people. But we’ve been there before. The Iranians don’t need another déjà vu. This time they need victory.
2026 Resolution: Finding Things to Love
David Suissa
January 1, 2026
While “I hate that” may be what comes naturally from the world, I noticed something about “I love that”: If I don’t say it, no one will say it for me.
Nick Reiner’s Solution
Mark Schiff
December 31, 2025
Does my being sober make me smarter than Nick? Probably not. Where we differ is that I gave up trying to control my disease. Sometimes, the wealthiest, smartest, and most successful have the hardest time.
Becoming More Welcoming
Dan Schnur
December 31, 2025
Throughout our history, the Jewish people have been much more committed “bonders,” often as a result of necessity and survival. But there are times when we would benefit from being “bridgers” as well.
What Was the Magic Word to Describe 2025?
David Suissa
December 30, 2025
What has been true since the beginning of time is still true today: It’s only human intelligence that can save us from slop.
Antizionism is Anti-America, Anti-World and Anti-Truth
David Suissa
December 26, 2025
With Zionism now under siege, antizionism has become a hater’s paradise where all haters and liars of the world are welcome. That is terrible for the world, and it behooves us to make that case.
The Unsung Heroes Who Make No Noise
David Suissa
December 25, 2025
Choosing the stories that move us, whether in our own little circles or in the real world, defines our lives.
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