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Is Washington, D.C., Under Attack? A City on Edge After Two High-Profile Shootings

Washington, D.C., experienced two violent incidents within 24 hours: the shooting of Israeli Embassy staff members Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, deemed an antisemitic attack, and a non-fatal shooting outside CIA headquarters. While unconnected, these events have heightened safety concerns, prompting calls for increased vigilance and security measures in the capital.

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The Colonists Were Smarter Than Us: They Banned Lawyers

Early American colonists opted to ban lawyers, believing that professional conflict leads to more disputes. They fostered community-based conflict resolution, prioritizing peace over legalism. In contrast, modern America is inundated with lawyers, resulting in litigation culture where issues are escalated instead of resolved. Revisiting this historical approach may offer insights for today’s society.

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