Berhanu Anteneh

Not biographical but some words about what I believe in. I am just an individual who (a) strongly cares about justice to the citizens of the world; (b) appreciates that the common good among humans is much larger than our differences and if handled wisely our differences are assets to us all; and seeks to raise awareness and promote collegiality through political consciousness. Politics is the key in society that if well understood and applied appropriately, would promote cohesiveness among the people and propel development in the best interest of all. Without exception, the value of peace is much more than the cost of war.

Hard Truths about Speech and Assembly (Richard A. Epstein)

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The First Amendment doesn’t excuse violence, trespassing, or capture of public spaces. Universities across the country are engulfed in prolonged campus demonstrations by organized Hamas and Palestinian protesters who rail against the Israeli military response in Gaza to the Hamas attack of October 7. Their message breaks into two broad categories. The first accuses Israel …

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Hoover and Stanford HAI Host Emerging Watchdogs At Conference To Confront Challenges Of Regulating Artificial Intelligence (Hoover Institution)

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As artificial intelligence (AI) moves into the mainstream, the possibilities it creates—both positive and nefarious—are seemingly limitless. As artificial intelligence (AI) moves into the mainstream, the possibilities it creates—both positive and nefarious—are seemingly limitless. But the growth of AI capabilities comes with risk, from foolish generative fakery swaying elections to the creation of an all-powerful …

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Bringing America Together (Bill Whalen)

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Why Senator Bill Bradley keeps Rolling Along. What happened to teamwork and the spirit of unity and common purpose – not just in sports, but in politics and in society? Former New Jersey senator and basketball legend Bill Bradley, the star of the one-man show Rolling Along, tells a tale that took him from a Missouri boyhood …

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Disillusionment and rebellion (David Leonhardt, The New York Times)

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Many people have been surprised by the shift of Latino voters toward the Republican Party. It has happened during the same decade that Donald Trump took over the party, and Trump often derides immigrants, including Latinos. Nevertheless, Latino support for Republicans has risen: Sources: Catalist (2012, 2016 and 2020); New York Times/Siena College April poll …

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