What If the U.S. President Refused to Follow the Constitution?

I am not a lawyer or constitutional scholar—just a citizen deeply interested in politics and the state of our democracy. Recent events in the executive branch have made me question the strength of our constitutional system. The U.S. Constitution grants the President (Article II) the power of enforcement as Commander-in-Chief, while Congress (Article I) makes… Continue reading What If the U.S. President Refused to Follow the Constitution?

Beyond Zionism: Jewish Voices for Justice in Israel-Palestine

Introduction I am not Jewish, nor do I claim deep expertise in Judaism. What I do know is that Judaism, like Christianity and Islam, is an Abrahamic religion with deep historical and ethical traditions. My understanding of Jewish beliefs and values comes not from personal experience but through extensive reading and study, particularly on the… Continue reading Beyond Zionism: Jewish Voices for Justice in Israel-Palestine

Why Are Palestinians So Deeply Attached to Their Homes and Land?

As I was reading The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan, I came across a powerful moment at the end of Chapter 9. For the first time, Dalia Eshkenazi visited Bashir Khairi at his temporary home in Ramla. Bashir’s family had been forcefully expelled from the house where he had grown up—now occupied by Dalia’s family,… Continue reading Why Are Palestinians So Deeply Attached to Their Homes and Land?