Yassine Meskhout

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Cloudy Language Masks Cloudy Thinking
On the Krissian style of argument by obfuscation
Aug 27 • 
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How My Dead Cat Became An International News Story
This is what happens when worlds collide
Aug 7 • 
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July 2025

The Boys Have an Instagram
We know why you’re really here.
Jul 23 • 
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I'm Starting to Feel Pity for MAGA
Sad!
Jul 10 • 
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Irresistibly Intoxicating Institutions
The accidental architects of civilization
Jul 3 • 
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June 2025

Slicing the (Kosher) Hate Salami
How some vectors of hatred become taboo, and others get exempt
Jun 29 • 
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Italy!
Previously: Morocco!
Jun 25 • 
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Quick Lesson on Media Literacy
A brief exploration of obvious but overlooked principles.
Jun 13 • 
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How to Protest Well
A tactical critique of "pro-Palestinian" activism
Jun 6 • 
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May 2025

The Lap Dance
Contrary to my declared plans more than a year ago, I’m finally making use of the paywall for the first time.
May 29 • 
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Beware the Moral Homophone
Or "Why you should prioritize attacking your allies before anyone else"
May 27 • 
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Bring It On & The Racial Politics of a Bygone Era
Yassine reviews a cheerleading movie
May 25 • 
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