Zev Winicur

Opinion | The Post-Cold War Era Is Over. What Should We Call This New One?

Thomas Friedman just wrote what may be the most important op ed of the year. He defines the Polycene Era, a period of unprecedented interconnected complexity of computing, politics, economics, climate, and war. In our polarized times, our leaders MUST govern differently.

Let us all take a moment of quiet reflection for Tubby the Cocker Spaniel, who died 85 years ago yesterday during the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (Galloping Gertie).

Then, after a thankfully polite exchange, I realized she had written that she herself had "read my emails" and she was hurrying to respond to me, as a good coworker would do.

And this is why Gen X still uses the phone. (3/3)

My initial interpretation was that I should "read my emails." Clearly I had missed her email explaining that she was already on it, and I should back off. (2/3)

Yesterday, a coworker who had been out of the office on bereavement leave, responded to some emails I had sent to my team, asking for information on project X. Her text began, "Hello Zev! Read your emails. Working on it now." (1/3)

It's now on my must-see list. Thanks for the review.

Just so it's on the record, if you ever come to me complaining about your state of poverty, and my response is to show you 24 pictures of my golden toilet, you have permission to storm my castle. With pitchforks.

A Massacre Unfolding in Sudan

Just a reminder, a massacre and genocide has been unfolding in Sudan and the world is silent. We need to hold UAE accountable.

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America Needs a Mass Movement—Now Without one, America may sink into autocracy for decades.

David Brooks wrote one of the most important commentaries on how to create a mass movement to fight Trumpism. It's long, but it's DEFINITELY worth the read. All we need now is politically savvy leaders to create a Progressive Populist movement.

Firing Squads and Forced Death Leaps: A Tipping Point in Syria

The plight of the Druse in Syria is a true genocide. Syrian government troops are supporting Sunni rebels in carrying out a truly horrendous massacre. THIS is what we need to be talking about nonstop.

Opinion | America Still Has a Political Center, and It’s the Key to Winning

Fascinating editorial from NYT explains how Dems need to move to the center to win elections instead of trying to rally their base on the margins. They use actual data to back up their assertion, "A diverse, pluralistic nation depends on mutual understanding and regular compromise."

White House’s Karoline Leavitt and Stephen Cheung say ‘Your mom’ when asked who suggested Hungary for Putin-Trump meeting Trump said he will meet with the Kremlin leader in Budapest to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine

Time to play Truth or Onion. Is the following headline real or from The Onion? "White House’s Karoline Leavitt and Stephen Cheung say ‘Your mom’ when asked who suggested Hungary for Putin-Trump meeting"

Sometimes a rainy Fall day in Indiana simply needs homemade zucchini scones. The rest is commentary. Go and eat.

Also, I wore red white and blue tie dye, so I'm all sorts of patriotic woke.

Shouk Closes Last Two Locations in DC, Rockville The kosher restaurant Shouk announced that it will close its final two locations, in Rockville and Washington, D.C.

This breaks my heart and makes me furious, partly because I loved this restaurant, but mostly because a message is being sent that anyone Jewish and/or Israeli has no place in this country.

I showed up to the No Kings rally in Indianapolis without signs or costumes, but I did bring my voice, my witness, and my presence. Sometimes that's all you need.

Yes. It has a bitter taste that I choose to swallow. For the greater good and all.

After 738 days: These are the 20 Israeli hostages released by Hamas from Gaza on Monday The Last 20 Living Hostages Taken by Hamas on October 7 Were Released From Gaza on Monday Under the Cease-fire Deal, Bringing to an End 738 Days of Captivity That Began With the Deadliest Attack in Is...

On balance, today is a pretty damn good day.

Inside Stephen Miller’s Secret Plan to Normalize Trump’s Dictator Rule He wants to supercharge searing civil tensions to get low-information voters to embrace their inner authoritarian. Exactly two Democrats appear to fully grasp this.

I'm glad that Govs. Pritzker and Newsom are meeting the attentional moment. The most chilling line from this article is, "Miller plainly believes there’s a latent majority out in the country that can be sleepwalked into authoritarianism."

Trump is even politicizing USDA data in the most crass and stupid way possible. This is scary stuff.

In remembrance.

Abundance #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2025 “A must-read for progressives who want a blueprint for reforming govern...

I finally finished "Abundance" by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. Incredibly brilliant book. Consider me "abundance red pilled." Honestly, I can't foresee a future for our country without leaders embracing their philosophy.

G'mar chatimah tovah! May you all be inscribed for a good year!

Here Is the Full Text of the Gaza Plan Released by the White House

It absolutely pains me to admit this, but the Trump/Blair/Netanyahu Gaza Peace Plan is actually reasonable for both Israel and Gaza. Sure, Trump will use this to line his own pockets, but if it brings back the hostages and stops the bombings, I'll maybe allow the grift.

Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for September 28, 2025 | GoComics Read Doonesbury—a comic strip by creator Garry Trudeau—for today, September 28, 2025, and check out other great comics, too!

We can always look to our elder statesman Garry Trudeau to cut to the chase.

Voting with my dollar. I have cancelled my Disney+ bundle. Time to watch more Netflix.

So, are the 4,000 signatories of the Israeli film industry boycott also boycotting the US film industry? Supporting any American studio, working with American directors, and attending the Oscars shows direct support of Trump's immigration policy, right?

"Art offers more than a brief respite from the pains of daily life. In difficult times, it allows people to imagine a different, better reality. It makes individuals feel that their pain and doubts are witnessed, that they have allies and that they are not alone."