I’ve always avoided using the word “evil.” As a historian and analyst I think it reduces the complexity of human behavior and politics, so it doesn’t help our understanding. But I’ve run out of words for talking about Gaza. What’s happening and the people doing it are just evil.

“The Israeli officer in charge of their village” now what does that sound like to you?

henry kissinger dying is great, but who am i supposed to tell myself i have to outlive now?