Yassine Meskhout

2025-12-02 • activism israel jewish violence free palestine

The essay discusses the complexities and contradictions within the pro-Palestinian movement, particularly how some factions justify violence while others advocate for peace. It critiques the lack of accountability and the normaliz...

2025-10-12 • personal experience travel cats social issues adoption

The author recounts the journey of adopting a stray cat named Ozzy after the death of their previous cat, Layla. Initially intending to find Ozzy a new home, the author and their partner become attached to him. The narrative shift...

2025-08-07 • censorship first amendment animal welfare litigation pollution solutions

The author, alongside his wife Lauren, filed a federal lawsuit against the Blue Angels, a U.S. Navy aerobatic team, for blocking Lauren on social media after she criticized their noise pollution, which exacerbated her cat Layla's ...

2025-06-29 • religion social justice hate crime civil rights discrimination

The article explores the concept of discrimination, distinguishing between neutral and unjust discrimination. It argues that the standards for what constitutes unjust discrimination are largely arbitrary and shaped by historical s...

2025-09-28 • philosophy sports debate transgender and gender diverse issues categorization

The article discusses the 'Sticker Shortcut Fallacy' using the analogy of designing an ostrich enclosure in a zoo. It argues that labeling animals (or people) can lead to flawed reasoning and assumptions, particularly in the conte...

2025-07-10 • commentary donald trump republican party maga election interference

The author expresses nostalgia for the traditional Republican values, contrasting them with the current MAGA movement, which he views as lacking depth and critical thinking. He critiques the absurdity of the 2020 election fraud cl...

2025-07-03 • capitalism cultural criticism social institutions western prestige tv

The author reflects on the themes of early Prestige TV shows like 'The Wire' and 'Deadwood', exploring how they depict the formation of institutions in lawless environments. The post discusses the paradox of human desires and the ...

2025-11-30 • activism politics social justice data structures and algorithms freddie de boer

The post critiques Freddie deBoer's inconsistent stance on activism, particularly regarding Palestinian issues compared to his rigorous standards for other movements. It highlights the performative nature of certain political acti...

2025-10-16 • social media politics persuasion epistemology populism

Dan Williams and Yassine Meskhout discuss the current state of epistemic reality, emphasizing its unprecedented nature and its intersection with politics. They explore how to navigate persuasion in this complex landscape, referenc...

2025-08-27 • writing politics israeli-palestinian conflict advocacy critique

The author discusses the challenges of writing with precision and transparency, contrasting their approach with that of Sam Kriss, who is praised for his compelling prose but criticized for obscuring his arguments. The text explor...

2025-12-31 • writing politics annual review family personal life

A year of personal growth, family milestones, and impactful writing, marked by the adoption of a cat and the anticipation of twin boys.

2025-07-23 • social media animal behavior and intelligence pets cottagecore

The author introduces a new Instagram page called 'Garden of Lay' dedicated to their pets, Ozzy and Ziggy, along with other animals like jays and squirrels. The page aims to provide wholesome, cottage-core content without politica...

2025-06-25 • food architecture italy cultural and ethnic diversity transportation hospitality management

The author and his wife visited Italy and were enamored by the food, architecture, and hospitality. They experienced Easter Mass, Jewish Seder, and encountered some cultural differences. The author also faced some challenges with ...

2025-06-13 • literacy fake news journalism al jazeera

The text is a brief exploration of media literacy principles, using an Al-Jazeera article as an example. The author points out how the article is factually accurate but misleading, and encourages readers to be more vigilant and pr...

2025-06-06 • freedom of speech israeli-palestinian conflict immigration campus activism foreign policy protests humanitarian aid civil rights palestinian issues political activities

The text discusses the Free Speech Movement (FSM) protest in 1964 as a template for effective protest. It compares the tactics used by the FSM to the 'pro-Palestinian' protests and criticizes the latter for lacking a coherent caus...

2025-05-29 • injury prevention and management humor lap dance

The author shares a humorous story about how he tore his ACL while giving a lap dance to his friend during a night out in 2013. He also discusses his lap dance technique and the events leading up to the injury.

2025-05-27 • ethics social justice civil rights

The text discusses the concept of moral homophones, where different moral frameworks are confused as the same due to identical practical applications. It uses the example of 'individualistic antiracism' versus 'reparationist antir...

2025-05-25 • historical injustice racial issues

The text discusses the racial politics depicted in the movie Bring It On, highlighting the contrast between the rich, mostly white cheerleading team and the poor, predominantly black team. It contrasts the subtle racial tension in...

2025-05-19 • honesty dialogue feedback

The author invites readers to reach out for a conversation if they disagree with their writing, emphasizing the importance of real-time conversations and honest feedback.

2025-05-15 • travel culture marrakesh, morocco cats hospitality management

The author shares their recent trip to Morocco, highlighting the cultural and economic differences, the prevalence of stray cats, and the hospitality they experienced.

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2025-05-11 • activism terrorism hamas free palestine

The text discusses the issue of labeling someone as pro-Hamas and its implications. It argues that being pro-Hamas is anti-Palestinian and criticizes the association of pro-Palestinian activists with Hamas. The author highlights t...

2025-03-24 • donald trump case law integrity law firms material wealth

The text discusses Trump's vengeful behavior towards lawyers and law firms who pursued legal actions he disliked. It criticizes the lawyers who capitulated to Trump's orders and praises those who resisted. The author also reflects...

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