Ira Chernus

Ira Chernus is a professor emeritus of religious studies at the University of Colorado and author of MythicAmerica: Essays. He blogs at mythicamerica.us, hosted by History News Network.

Op-Ed

What’s Still the Matter With Kansas – and the Democrats?

First, the economy is not the most basic issue. Second, this year as always, the foolish Democrats are acting as if it is.

By: Ira Chernus ,; Truthout

October 29, 2012

Op-Ed

GOP vs. Democrats: The Failure to Communicate

There's a common view that the clandestine video of Mitt Romney's “47 percent” speech revealed “the real Mitt.” But why should we assume that? How can we know? We …

By: Ira Chernus ,; HistoryNewsNetwork

September 28, 2012

Op-Ed

Obama’s Gift to Progressives

Obama's acceptance speech offers progressives a gift they can't refuse, not matter how little we trust his promises.

By: Ira Chernus ,; Truthout

September 7, 2012

Op-Ed

The Secret Tie That Binds the US and Israel

Israel and the United States: two countries who base their national identity on the fear of enemies who they believe are bent on destroying their very way of life.

By: Ira Chernus ,; HistoryNewsNetwork

August 10, 2012

News Analysis

Are Stereotypes About Southern Europeans Fueling Austerity Rhetoric?

You donu2019t have to be an ultra-conservative to fear seeing America turn into one of those Mediterranean lands. No doubt itu2019s a prospect that disturbs plenty of Americans across …

By: Ira Chernus ,; HistoryNewsNetwork

July 11, 2012

News Analysis

Media May Give Hamas Extreme Makeover

Supporters wave Hamas flags to welcome released prisoners in Ramallah, West Bank, December 18, 2011. (Photo: Rina Castelnuovo / The New York Times) Hamas may be headed …

By: Ira Chernus ,; Truthout

February 18, 2012

News Analysis

Israel May Ban Women Singing in Public

Men in the Israeli army are forced to endure an incredible pain. They actually have to hear women singing in public. Are you shocked, shocked? Ultra-orthodox rabbis in Israel …

By: Ira Chernus ,; Truthout

December 8, 2011

Op-Ed

Israel and the Palestinians Through the Looking Glass

President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 20, 2011. After a lengthy meeting with Netanyahu on …

By: Ira Chernus ,; TomDispatch

May 26, 2011

News Analysis

Itamar Murders: How the Israeli Narrative of Victimization Is Fed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: Jafi Israel / Flickr) How painful it must have been for Motti Fogel to get up and speak at his brother …

By: Ira Chernus ,; Truthout

April 30, 2011

News Analysis

Three Myths of Israel’s Insecurity, and Why They Must Be Debunked

An Israeli flag flies on a rooftop in Jerusalem, Israel. (Photo: betta design) Here are the Three Sacred Commandments for Americans who shape the public conversation on …

By: Ira Chernus ,; TomDispatch

April 18, 2011

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Israeli Troops Have Repeatedly Filmed Themselves Committing War Crimes

US Disproportionately Convicts Native People of Felonies, Harming Voting Rights

Israel Orders 400,000 Palestinians to Leave Northern Gaza While Firing on Them

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