The post argues that the Australian government's measures to combat antisemitism risk suppressing legitimate criticism of Israel and dissenting voices in the community.
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The blog post critiques Matt Yglesias, a prominent political pundit, for his poor forecasting abilities and his tendency to externalize blame for criticism. It discusses Yglesias's attempts at making concrete predictions, his admi...
The blog post reflects on the historical impact of the French Revolution and its global implications, emphasizing how decisions made by a few in Paris affected the lives of many, including the illiterate peasants in the countrysid...
The author critiques another writer's dismissal of the role of gun culture in the killing of Charlie Kirk, arguing that understanding gun access and ideology in the U.S. is crucial to comprehending such incidents. The piece contra...
The assassination of activist Charlie Kirk highlights the urgent need for gun reform in the United States, contrasting it with Australia's successful gun control measures. The author criticizes the American exceptionalism mindset ...
The author reflects on their recent experiences after being deported from the US, discussing the emotional toll of media attention and the complexities of navigating border security. They share insights on the tactics used by Cust...
0One hell of a week
2025-06-21 • blogging journalism deportation
Alistair Kitchen shares his experience of detainment and deportation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, expressing gratitude for the support received. He also mentions upcoming projects, including a book on masculinity and gen...
The text discusses the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a student at Columbia University, by the Department of Homeland Security. The author emphasizes the importance of concerted action and solidarity in the face of aggression and ...
The author discusses the challenges of reporting a story about nutritional science and epistemology, and the value of irregular publishing. The post also mentions the author's book of personal essays about gender and masculinity.
The text discusses the intolerable conditions of the world and the necessity of changing it, using Che Guevara as an example. It also reflects on the nobility of people who act against the intolerability of the world, particularly...
0Liberated Zone VII
2024-06-16 • cornell university protests donors endowment
The text discusses the aftermath of the student occupation and police raid at Columbia University, and the subsequent alumni encampment. It delves into the financial interests of the university, the influence of donors, and the ad...
0Liberated Zone VI
2024-04-30 • activism protests columbia university
The text describes the author's experience at the Columbia campus during a protest. The administration announced that negotiations had failed and that protestors would have to clear the encampment. The students organized a distrac...
The text describes the situation at Columbia University, where the administration is threatening to call in the National Guard to clear the West Lawn of protestors. The students are preparing for possible arrests, and the administ...
0Liberated Zone IV
2024-04-23 • media antisemitism cornell university protests
The author discusses the recent protests at Columbia University and the media's portrayal of the protests as being controlled by violent antisemites. The author refutes these claims and highlights the peaceful nature of the protes...
0Liberated Zone III
2024-04-21 • antisemitism protests islam columbia university
The text discusses the issue of antisemitism and Islamophobia in the context of the Columbia student protests. It highlights the challenges faced by Jewish students and the need for clarity of thought and discussion. The author al...
0Liberated Zone II
2024-04-20 • university protests academic freedom faculty
The text describes the author's experience in the Liberated Zone, where Jewish and Muslim students are protesting against the university's actions. The author criticizes the university faculty for not supporting the students and c...
The text describes a protest at Columbia University where the administration called in the NYPD to remove peaceful student protestors from the lawn. The author compares the situation to a bullfight, criticizing the administration'...
The text discusses the author's experience interviewing people in non-monogamous relationships and the backlash they face. It also criticizes the media's portrayal of non-monogamous people and the deliberate elicitation of cranky ...
The text discusses the story of Andrew Taylor, an Australian school teacher who decided to eat nothing but potatoes for a year to lose weight. It also mentions a scientific study conducted by an online collective of anonymous rese...
0Past Lives
2023-07-26 • philosophy classic literature tragedy romance ethics love
The text discusses the concept of tragedy as a contest of competing, irreconcilable values, using examples from Greek tragedies and modern literature. It explores the idea of unavoidable moral conflict and the tragic form, and how...
0Give children the vote
2023-06-18 • american democracy child rights
The author argues that children should be given the right to vote, as the current system is undemocratic and fails to protect the interests of the very young. He suggests that guardians should be allowed to cast votes on behalf of...
The text discusses the relationship between Rupert Murdoch and former Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, and how Murdoch's political views shifted from left to right. It also explores the moral complexity of characters in th...
The text discusses the invention of traditions and how they are used to enforce belief systems, reflecting the interests of those who invented them. It gives examples of invented traditions from around the world and emphasizes the...