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Essays on anti-Semitism

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May 19, 2026ACX

The Types Of Candidate You Find In The California Gubernatorial Race

Scott categorizes California's 60 gubernatorial candidates into humorous types rather than covering them individually, from generic top-tier politicians to increasingly bizarre fringe candidates with conspiracy theories, supernatural visions, and incomprehensible platforms.

47 min read 7,172 words

Jun 17, 2016SSC

Against Dog Whistle-ism

Scott Alexander criticizes media tendencies to label politicians as racist or sexist based on ambiguous statements, arguing we should focus more on their stated positions and actions.

19 min read 2,832 words

anti-Semitism Donald Trump media criticism

Mar 17, 2013SSC

Not just a mere political issue

Scott examines the concept of political tolerance, questioning where and why society draws the line between acceptable and unacceptable political views.

14 min read 2,127 words

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