Apr 27
Economy Hard on New York’s Millennials, Changing Mass Opinion on Israel, Ending Forced Arbitration, and More Picks
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Sanders Comments on Israel-Palestine Reflect Changes in Sentiment (Russ)
It’s complicated, and the Jewish community has a broad range of views. Sanders’ comments represent a widening discussion –which in some ways reflects the lack of unanimity in Israel itself.
New York Millennials Earning Less, More in Debt Than Previous Generation (Russ)
The phrase “if you can make it here you can make it anywhere” is now more true than ever.
Hersh: Saudis Paid Pakistan to Hold bin Laden (Jeff C.)
In an interview with AlterNet, Seymour Hersh says hundreds of millions were paid to Pakistan in order to block the U.S. from interrogating the al-Qaeda leader.
US Sends Warning Shot in Iraq via Hellfire Missile (Trevin)
Inspired by the Israel Defense Forces who pioneered “roof knocking” in Gaza, the exploding of the missile above a targeted jihadist cash hoard in Baghdad was intended to warn a woman inside the building before it was bombed. The woman died anyway, which sometimes happens when the controversial tactic is used.
Why the Federal Government Should End Forced Arbitration (Dan)
Have a checking account or credit card? You’ve probably signed away the right to fair litigation if you want to bright a suit against your lender or company. Worse, those assigned to judge the suit are biased — and not in your favor. Here is why this process should end.
