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The Undoing of a Wannabe Autocrat

Posted on November 20, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, November 20, 2025 I recently had an opportunity to hear a couple of political historians speak about autocratic-leaning leaders and how to deal with them. After studying the rise and fall of autocrats, they found that autocrats inevitably … Continue reading →

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Two Wars and a Cult of Personality

Posted on September 24, 2025 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 23, 2025 As Jews begin the ten holiest days of the calendar, we tend to be introspective. It’s more than tradition – it’s what Judaism requires of its followers. Nine days from now is Judaism’s Day of … Continue reading →

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Netanyahu Must Step Down

Posted on April 13, 2024 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, April 13, 2024 For decades, most politicians subscribed to the myth that being Jewish was equivalent to unwaveringly supporting Israel. That’s true to some extent – I don’t know any Jews who want to see Israel destroyed. As … Continue reading →

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The Unraveling of Democracy

Posted on May 5, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, May 5, 2022 The heart of any democratic society is its judicial system and free elections. The extreme right wing of the Republican party has made it clear that it has no respect for either as democratic institutions. … Continue reading →

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Valuing Life

Posted on April 6, 2022 by alanpzendell

Alan Znedell, April 6, 2022 I just returned from a funeral. Two friends gone in the blink of an eye this winter, very special ones who were a large part of what saved my sanity during COVID and the lockdown. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Our Independence

Posted on July 5, 2020 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, July 5, 2020 The Fourth of July is usually a time when we allow ourselves to beat our breasts and reassert how wonderful it is to be an American. I’ve always done that, for one day, at least, … Continue reading →

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Legacies: McCain and Trump

Posted on September 1, 2018 by alanpzendell

Alan Zendell, September 1, 2018 When I started this blog the first thing I wrote was its dedication “to preserving what has made America great.” That wasn’t intended to be overly subtle. Donald Trump, with a matchless talent for unearthing … Continue reading →

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