Taking a look at a recent article in The New York Times, readers of all ages — as well as those of no religion — should be aware of the fact that the publication, TruNews — which was invited to cover Donald Trump at Davos — refers to the Trump impeachment as a “Jew coup” planned by a “Jewish cabal.” more

I couldn’t bear to take a picture of the demolition crew scooping up the remains of Villa Rosa Bonheur this morning. more

Rabbi Larry Gevirtz’s letter, with all due respect, is a prima facie example of a move toward thought control within the Jewish community. Not agreeing with what one believes are misguided policies of the state of Israel is as American as apple pie. more

Here are some thoughts on the upcoming plastic bag ban. more

The Jan. 29 annual meeting of the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club was inspiring. Courage was manifest in an alternate leadership slate headed by Morgan Evers, a self-described “speaker who listens.” more

Groundbreaking criminal justice reforms went into effect in New York on Jan. 1. As Bend the Arc activists, we are proud to campaign publicly and intentionally as Jews for the passage of these reforms in 2019. more

Out of sight, out of mind — if there was a slogan for Rikers Island, that would be a clear winner. more

The world is watching anxiously to see what happens with the coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China. As scientists and public health officials in the United States learn more about the virus — and as we all see how bad the outbreak turns out to be — it is important that public policymaking remain firmly centered around science. more

Wow! What a pathetic display of power by Jeffrey Dinowitz. In his own club. On Jan. 29, the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club held internal elections over the leadership and executive committee. Make no mistake, the election was a referendum on Jeff Dinowitz and how he runs the club. more

Cystic fibrosis patients just got some life-changing news. The Food and Drug Administration approved Trikafta, a breakthrough therapy for the disease, which causes a life-threatening buildup of mucus in the lungs and digestive tract. more