Even in its earliest forms, DEI was never really about the literal meaning of the three words, “Diversity,” “Equity” and “Inclusion.” By DAVID BERNSTEIN, PHIL SIEGEL FEBRUARY 14, 2025 18:15 Group, business people and hands in stack for teamwork, collaboration or diversity in workplace community. (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK) Jewish Insider recently reported that “Jewish groups are now divided on their embrace of the DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) framework — but nearly all recognize shortcomings in the ideology.” They know that DEI as commonly practiced is deeply flawed but don’t want to alienate allies by opposing it or miss the opportunity to sensitize institutions to antisemitism. So, in order to get the Jewish narrative heard, they often reconcile themselves to a faulty scheme. It’s time that they ask themselves some
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Defense Minister Israel Katz has wasted no time leaving his stamp on the cabinet office, viewed as the most powerful in the government. By YONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 13, 2025 17:41 Updated: FEBRUARY 13, 2025 17:49 Defense Minister Israel Katz attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense committee discussion at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on January 22, 2025 (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90) Looking back at Defense Minister Israel Katz’s first 100 days, he cannot be as easily dismissed as many in the media have tried to do. Unlike some new Likud ministers who had little substantive experience or accomplishments and whose main resume was tweeting publicly for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and against all of his perceived opponents, Katz, age 70, has had serious jobs. He has been foreign minister twice
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At a time when we anticipate the launch of a normalization process, dismantling USAID threatens to derail it before it even begins. By NADAV TAMIR FEBRUARY 10, 2025 01:30 PROTESTERS MARCH outside the USAID building in Washington last week after Elon Musk announced that work is underway to shut down the US foreign aid agency. USAID embodies the soft power of the United States and dismantling it contradicts the concept of ‘American exceptionalism,’ the writer argues. (photo credit: Kent Nishimura/Reuters) The Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is taking an unprecedented step toward dismantling USAID and significantly reducing US foreign aid. In recent days, thousands of agency employees have been placed on forced leave, and all aid programs worldwide have been frozen. “USAID is not
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When I wrote in the Financial Times in 2023 that even though China has nothing to do with the Ukraine war , the longer it drags on, the more people will look to Beijing as a broker, I never expected Donald Trump to be re-elected as US president and ask China for help . At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said he had reached out to President Xi Jinping during a phone call and described China as having “a great deal of power over that situation”. There is a grain of black humour when the man who vowed to end the war within 24 hours asks China to step in. However, Trump didn’t even need to ask. A year after Russia invaded, China proposed a 12-point peace plan
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In an American political climate where meritocracy is the word du jour, it’s not clear if any minority label – for any group – will be an asset or a liability. By SOPHIA TUPOLEV-LUZ JANUARY 29, 2025 02:14 American and Israeli Jews [Illustrative] (photo credit: REUTERS) The US Department of Commerce, on January 13, 2025, signed an agreement with the country’s Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce to confer minority status on Jewish-owned businesses in America through the department’s Minority Business Development Agency. This move has elicited strong mixed emotions for many Jews, myself included. At first glance, this sounds like an impactful step toward the economic inclusion of Jewish business owners. After all, federal programs for minority groups have been around for 50 years. Taking that view, it makes sense
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Eitan Gonen spoke with interviewers for approximately 20 minutes, while Eli Albag spoke for four minutes, cutting the interview short when Liri entered the room in order to spend time with her. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF JANUARY 27, 2025 11:54 Updated: JANUARY 27, 2025 12:42 Former hostage Liri Albag reunites with her family after 477 days in Hamas captivity (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT) Eitan Gonen and Eli Albag, fathers of released Hamas hostages Romi Gonen and Liri Albag, respectively, held their first interviews since their daughters’ release with Kan Reshet Bet on Monday. Eitan spoke with the interviewers for approximately 20 minutes, while Eli spoke for four minutes. He abruptly cut the interview short when Liri entered the room because he wanted to spend time with her. “Liri is
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“Dodging Mwamba’s Muddy Traps – Strategic Missteps in Political Engagement” By Linda Banks Emmanuel Mwamba has once again proven why he remains a formidable figure in Zambia’s political arena. The journalist-turned-tactician has an uncanny ability to set the agenda, pulling strings that leave even the most seasoned political players scrambling. The recent frenzy surrounding his seemingly innocuous question—“Where is the President?”—highlights the reactive missteps of Zambia’s political machinery, raising urgent questions about strategic finesse at the highest levels of government. Mwamba’s genius lies not in confrontation but in subtle provocation. His methodology is straightforward yet devastatingly effective: light the match and step back as the fire spreads. When government operatives and officials respond emotionally or reactively, they validate his tactics, further fueling the chaos he orchestrates. Take, for instance, the
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Waluś reiterated his reasons for the assassination of Chris Hani. An unrepentant Janusz Waluś, the Polish immigrant who murdered South African Communist Party (SACP) general secretary Chris Hani, said he acted alone and would do it again if there was any hope of halting peace talks and the transition to a democratic South Africa. The 72-year-old Waluś made some chilling confessions to eNCA‘s Annika Larsen in an interview on Sunday, titled Confessions of an Assassin: why I killed Chris Hani. Waluś, who assassinated Hani in 1993, was deported from South Africa in December after serving nearly three decades behind bars. Watch Janusz Waluś speaking about Clive Derby-Lewis’ alleged meeting with Jacob Zuma “I know Clive Derby-Lewis was visited by Jacob Zuma, I don’t know what he wanted, it looked like
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What the international community expects is win-win cooperation. Provoking bloc confrontation is not only against the trend of the times but also dangerous. By ZHANG GUOPING JANUARY 23, 2025 01:53 Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the National Day reception on the eve of the 75th founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 30, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/FLORENCE LO) Recently, a letter published in The Jerusalem Post deliberately distorted UNGA Resolution 2758, stirring up the so-called “Taiwan sovereignty” and “Taiwan democracy” narratives. These views severely challenged China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, subverted international justice and conscience, and defied the post-war international order. They are both absurd and dangerous. First, Taiwan has no so-called sovereignty. There is
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Jerome Dorn’s life is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the enduring power of creativity. From the streets of Philadelphia to the jungles of Vietnam, from photographing presidents to mentoring the next generation of storytellers, Dorn’s journey is one of transformation and purpose. We had the privilege of sitting down with Dorn to hear about his incredible life. Through vivid anecdotes and hard-earned wisdom, Dorn shared how he overcame challenges, embraced opportunities, and built a life centered on storytelling and service. His story inspires not only admiration but also reflection on what it means to persevere. Related Post: Kelly Burton Reviews Memoir Penned by Starbucks CEO Howard D. Schultz Early Life and Escape from the Streets “I was born and raised in Philadelphia—North Philly, to be exact,” Dorn began. Growing up
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I have written about the benefits of being a guest on podcasts . What about being a podcast host, though? Sure, it can take some work to get a podcast started and keep it going, but technical professionals hosting a podcast can offer a myriad of benefits, too. Hosting a podcast can take your visibility, networking, and expertise to new levels. I should know. I’ve hosted the Teach the Geek podcast , for a few years and now have over 300 episodes! Here are three reasons to consider becoming a podcast host. Enhance Your Visibility Inside and Outside the Organization One of the most significant advantages of hosting a podcast is the visibility it brings. Being the host of your employer’s podcast positions you as a key representative of your
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It’s important to understand how abuse of women is a key part of how Hamas remains in power. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN JANUARY 20, 2025 14:43 Updated: JANUARY 20, 2025 15:26 Hamas terrorists parade as they prepare to hand over hostages. (photo credit: Dawoud Abu Alkas/Reuters) When Hamas prepared to release Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher on Sunday, they purposely choreographed the event. Large numbers of armed Hamas members formed a line around a large parking lot in the back of a row of buildings. Hundreds of men came to watch. When it was time to bring the hostages out, they were brought in a Hamas vehicle that was parked two meters from a Red Cross SUV. The hostages were then taken out of the back seat of
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Harmattan Energy, an indirect subsidiary of the U.S.-headquartered energy giant Chevron, has drilled an exploration well in the Orange Basin off the coast of Namibia, which did not yield any commercial hydrocarbon quantities. After Chevron’s affiliate got an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism to spud up to ten wells in Namibia, encompassing around five exploration and five appraisal wells, anticipated to be carried out over three years, the company confirmed its intention to drill one exploratory well in Block 2813B within PEL 90 in the Orange Basin. To this end, the firm booked a rig from Northern Ocean for the Kapana 1-X exploration well, aiming to spud it in the fourth quarter of 2024. As a result, the Odfjell Drilling-managed Deepsea Bollsta semi-submersible
The incorporation of meat into the diet was a milestone for the human evolutionary lineage, a potential catalyst for advances such as increased brain size. But scientists have struggled to determine when meat consumption began and who did it. New research provides the first direct evidence that Australopithecus, an important early human ancestor that displayed a mix of ape-like and human-like traits, consumed very little or no meat, relying on a plant-based diet. The study determined the diet of seven Australopithecus individuals from South Africa dating to between 3.7- and 3.3-million years ago based on the chemistry of their tooth enamel. “Meat likely played a significant role in the expansion of cranial capacity — larger brain development — during human evolution. Animal resources provide a highly concentrated source of calories
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If you are betting on the California wildfires, I don’t know what to tell you. Go outside (if it’s safe). Do some reflecting. Call a gambling-addiction hotline, probably. Though I suppose the impulse to wager on destruction isn’t all bettors’ fault — gambling companies have people right where they want them, placing wagers on things most of us never would have imagined just a few years ago. We’re days into the new year, and it already feels like the gambling boom has gone too far. In case you missed it, the prediction market Polymarket is letting people place bets on aspects of the fires that have ravaged the Los Angeles area. The platform set various markets for questions like how long it would take the first fire to be contained