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Law and Governance

How states govern and laws work outside Israel-specific politics: democracy, courts, policing, and public policy.

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#2774: Open Data That Actually Works

The gap between open data promises and reality, and the rare cases where it actually changes policy.

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#2770: Who Gets Denied at the Border for Speech?

Why Israel names its red lines while most democracies keep their political exclusion criteria hidden.

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#2766: How Israeli Airport Security Works Abroad

How Israeli security agents legally question passengers at foreign airports — and why they can't arrest anyone.

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#2680: The 200-Year Loophole That Shaped UK Tax

How a 1799 tax carve-out let billionaires avoid UK taxes for centuries — until Akshata Murty broke it.

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#2642: Who Takes Notes in the Situation Room?

The invisible people scribbling behind world leaders — and why their records shape history.

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#2616: Is Democracy Actually What People Want?

A deep look at whether democracy is truly valued or just the socially acceptable position.

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#2615: Dual Citizenship: Loyalty, Law & Living in Two Countries

Two hundred million people hold multiple passports. How did dual citizenship go from taboo to normal?

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#2614: Who Gets to Vote from Abroad?

How the U.S. and Israel handle military and diplomatic ballots — and whether expats should vote at all.

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#2613: What Makes an Election Actually Free and Fair?

From ballot secrecy to phantom voters — the real checklist election monitors use to separate genuine contests from theater.

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#2611: Saturday Drums vs Quiet Homes: Protest Rights in Residential Areas

When weekly protests become a permanent neighborhood soundscape, how do democracies balance assembly rights with residents' quiet enjoyment?

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#2610: Can Opposition Be Constructive in a Democracy?

When does protesting the government become protesting democracy itself? A look at loyal opposition vs. blanket obstruction.

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#2580: When Laws Regulate Appearances

Why do open container laws exist, and do they actually reduce antisocial behavior?

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#2502: Who Enforces the Law, Who Defies It

From immigration politics to ICE raids, Jan 6 prosecutions, and the legal line on private militias in the US.

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#2423: How Leaders Hide Their Health: From Secret Yacht Surgeries to Falsified Reports

From secret yacht surgeries to falsified bulletins, how world leaders conceal medical conditions — and why it matters.

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#2422: Rare Diseases: Incentives That Work and Backfire

How orphan drug policies created 800 new treatments—and the "orphan paradox" that lets blockbusters game the system.

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#2420: How 4 Countries Actually Destigmatized Mental Health

Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, and the Netherlands show what structural change looks like — not just awareness campaigns.

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#2324: The Three Layers of Filming in a Security-Conscious Country

Navigating the legal and social challenges of filming in Israel—what’s allowed, what’s not, and how creators can stay safe.

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#2275: From Catalogs to TikTok: The Psychology of Remote Shopping

Explore how remote shopping, from mail-order catalogs to TikTok Shop, taps into the same psychological impulses across eras.

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#2155: Public Affairs vs. Lobbying: Shaping the Battlefield

Lobbying is just one tool. Public affairs shapes the entire regulatory battlefield—from AI laws to supply chains.

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#2153: How Lobbying Actually Works in DC

Federal lobbying hit $6B in 2025. Here’s what a lobbyist actually does all day—and why the system regulates itself.

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