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Andrew Silow-Carroll

Jan 31, 2018, 4:06 PM

An Obama-Farrakhan photo could've changed history

Louis Farrakhan. (AP/Paul Beaty)

Remember when one foolish move would bring down a presidential candidate?

Jan 4, 2018, 9:58 AM

America is no longer a doormat

US President Donald Trump exits Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 22, 2017. (AFP Photo/Nicholas Kamm)

Donald Trump has reestablished the US as a moral, pragmatic leader on the world stage

Barbara Diamond

Jan 20, 2017, 2:58 PM

Washington comes alive for Donald Trump

Nostalgia for a time when DC fixtures inspired awe instead of scrutiny, including the presidents with their daunting tasks

Jun 12, 2014, 10:23 AM

Ruby, are Reform Jews idolators?

Challenging the President-elect to disavow comments he made years ago disparaging 1.5 million American Jews

Yedidya Julian Sinclair

Jun 9, 2014, 10:18 AM

Elect a one-apartment president!

Rivlin or Dormer: Both have bank accounts that hark back to the old values of simplicity, sincerity and service

Jun 8, 2014, 1:33 AM

The 'extra soul' of Israeli democracy

Reuven Rivlin (Photo: Flash 90 / Yonathan Sindel)

The president's role is to be a politically neutral figurehead, symbolizing dialogue, partnership, and compromise

Jun 8, 2014, 1:31 AM

A socially oriented president

Meir Sheetrit (Photo: Flash 90 / Miriam Alster)

After 40 years in public service, a Moroccan-born candidate hopes to illuminate the dark corners in Israeli society

Jun 8, 2014, 1:30 AM

The unique challenge of Israel's presidency

Dan Shechtman (Photo: Flash 90)

All Israelis must be provided with the in-depth education needed for an ever-changing world

Elijah Z. Granet

Jun 6, 2014, 10:52 PM

In Defense of the Israeli Presidency (with help from Bagehot)

As a student of political science, I have a particular weakness for what political scientists dub, “formal institutions”, such as legislatures, courts, executives, and the like. While my colleagues may prefer to study socioeconomic development or the methods by...

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