October 25, 2015

The Inversion of Reality in Israel

For ten years, I've spent the Jewish holidays in Jerusalem, joining multitudes from all over Israel and abroad who flock here to celebrate.  It is a period of festivity, with concerts and events throughout the city.  From my apartment o...

January 23, 2014

The New York Times Guide to Negotiation Coverage

"Heads, I win; tails, you lose" is a trope that informs the New York Times' news coverage of the Palestinian-Israeli peace process. Whether discussing Palestinian demands or Israeli demands, Palestinian rejection of Israeli positions or Israeli reje...