Author Archives: Luke Ford

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).

The Hill: At least 210 Palestinians reportedly killed during Israeli hostage recovery operation

Most people would be glad to kill 210 members of the enemy to rescue four members of their own team. The Hill reports: Israel’s latest hostage rescue operation, which brought four Israeli hostages to safety, also killed at least 210 … Continue reading

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Livelier Than the Living

The more successful and happy I am, the less time I have for reading books because I am too busy with people I love. Abundant time for reading is my solace for losing in life (I have no wealth, power, … Continue reading

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Is Israel Committing Genocide?

Aryeh Neier writes for NYBooks.com June 6, 2024 issue: I have been engaged for six decades in the human rights movement, which has endeavored to restore peace by enforcing International Humanitarian Law… I am now persuaded that Israel is engaged … Continue reading

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The Biggest Lies In Contemporary Discourse

* The New York Times reports June 9, 2024: “Israel’s Euphoria Over Hostage Rescue May Be Fleeting” Is there any euphoria that isn’t fleeting? The same Times article continued: “The audacious [hostage rescue] operation did little to resolve the many … Continue reading

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Russian Decency

Zhenya Bruno writes for NYBooks.com: In the investigative journalist Elena Kostyuchenko’s new book about Russia, resistance is carried out through small, discreet acts… There was a flash of confidence in her eyes, a claim that certain lines should not be … Continue reading

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