At the center lies carceral safety politics—logics that turn fears of violence into justifications for punitive responses.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2026
His shows were cancelled for what writers for Ynet and Haaretz considered questionable reasons, among them alleged pressure from Netanyahu’s allies, although the networks involved named other justifications, including financial ones.
The best advice to promote public health is to consult those with expertise in the medical field rather than to accept the proclamations of politicians.
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Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2026
This is in line with our earlier research that showed proclamations of AI investment don’t consistently boost a company’s share price.
But the bold pronouncements that will accompany Jaissle’s appointment — and perhaps some long overdue stadium update sooner rather than later — will be met with a measure of caution on Tyneside.
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2026
The dissonance is reflected in the gap between the confident pronouncements of Chinese leaders — aimed at an international audience — and their domestic anxieties.
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