Here’s this from a recent Atlantic piece. Don’t tell Tom Nichols that one of his colleagues wrote this! www.theatlantic.com/culture/2025...

The Roman province was called Judea, not “Palestine.” The designation “Syria Palaestina” was introduced only in 135 CE, more than 100 years after Jesus’ death. The modern Palestinian national identity emerged in the 20th century, particularly after the end of the Ottoman Empire.

What time do we begin the feats of strength?

If the Nuggets want to end up with the 2 seed, they can now afford maybe two or three more home losses for the rest of the season.

This loss is understandable, but they should’ve knuckled down and beaten the Bulls and Spurs.

Not to distract from the ongoing Pluribus talk, but last night’s post by Heather Cox Richardson quotes Mr. Nichols one moment, and then draws a line from Reagan to Trump the next. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...

I love all three versions

If we’re fortunate enough to keep our democracy, and Democrats are in control, they’re going to face a “trilemma,” as detailed here. We can’t expect anyone to come in and instantly sweep up all the damage. muse.jhu.edu/article/964585

Chanukah sameach! My fingers are tired from all the blocking today

The video says “throwback,” did this happen sometime in the past?

But otherwise, hey, good for them

Plus that franchise should still be in Seattle

I keep remembering how Caruso was allowed to play rugby while guarding Jokic in the playoffs, but SGA was allowed to flop like crazy and was given every call

Truly a life well lived

(I’m just the messenger here)

I was just reading about the Fairness Doctrine in the Atlantic! www.theatlantic.com/culture/2025...