Month: July 2017

Dead Irish Writers (with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau)

Joshua Malina, West Wing Weekly
Podcast

“In light of Donna’s brief time as a Canadian in “Dead Irish Writers,” we’re honored to be joined this week by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The PM discusses political idealism – both on- and off-screen – and gives us his thoughts on what The West Wing got right, his father’s tenure as Prime Minister, how he feels about President Bartlet, and more. Plus, Josh and Hrishi talk about the parallels between the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and The Troubles, and the value of overcoming your fear of public failure.”

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Gaza is Burning

Leah Solomon, The Times of Israel
Article

It is unbearably, oppressively hot here in Jerusalem, as it has been for weeks. And there is no end in sight: the forecast calls for highs of 90-95 F every day for the foreseeable future. It makes me cranky, frustrated, and exhausted. I am far more impatient than usual, quicker to snap at my kids, more easily provoked.

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Why It Matters

Council on Foreign Relations
Article

A growing body of research suggests that standard peace and security processes routinely overlook a critical strategy that could reduce conflict and advance stability: the inclusion of women.

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