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Jewish Currents
Left Electoralism After Mamdani: A Roundtable - A strategy discussion on the opportunities and risks created by the DSA candidate’s primary win in New York City.
1 Jul
Zohran Mamdani's nomination as the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor represents a significant milestone for the Democratic Socialists of America (...
1 Jul
Jewish Currents
New York Holocaust Museum Removed Trump Images From Hate Speech Exhibit - Critics say the deletion—due to a board member’s intervention—exemplifies how museum leadership has increasingly catered to the right.
18 Jun
The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York has come under scrutiny for removing images of former President Donald Trump from an exhibit on hate speech followi...
18 Jun
Jewish Currents
Trump’s Illegal Cuts to University Funding, Explained - The administration is using Title VI to justify the suspension of federal grants, while completely leapfrogging the legal process.
5 Jun
The Trump administration's unprecedented cuts to federal university funding have targeted pro-Palestinian activism, labeled as antisemitic by Trump. While th...
5 Jun
Jewish Currents
Unpacking the Rift Between Trump and Netanyahu - The president has sought to separate US interests from Israeli interests abroad, even as he represses Israel critics at home.
21 May
Tensions between Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have escalated as Trump's foreign policy shifts, especially concerning the Middle...
21 May
Jewish Currents
Training for NYPD Officers Categorized the Keffiyeh and Watermelon as Antisemitic Symbols - Experts say the training reinforced a police culture that treats Palestinians and their supporters with suspicion and brutality.
24 Apr
A contentious NYPD training session on antisemitism has drawn criticism for associating pro-Palestinian symbols, such as the keffiyeh and watermelon, with an...
24 Apr
Jewish Currents
Canary Mission’s Newest Funders - Two Jewish American philanthropists supported the group in 2023, including the foundation of a board member of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
4 Apr
Canary Mission, an organization known for its aggressive tactics against pro-Palestine activists, continues to receive funding from influential Jewish Americ...
4 Apr
Jewish Currents
A Progressive Education Nonprofit’s Silence on Gaza - Facing History & Ourselves, which is known for its model lessons on genocide, has angered staff and disappointed teachers with its refusal to provide resources about Gaza.
25 Feb
Facing History & Ourselves, a nonprofit known for its educational resources on genocide and human rights, faces internal and external criticism for its handl...
25 Feb
Jewish Currents
The Book of Randy - How a Jewish, pro-Israel Florida state rep is building power within the “America First” right.
12 Aug 2024
Florida State Representative Randy Fine, a Jewish and pro-Israel figure, operates in a predominantly Christian area where Jews are a minority. Fine has faced...
12 Aug 2024
Jewish Currents
Why Ceasefire Talks Are Stuck - A breakdown of the political dynamics that have prevented a ceasefire in Gaza.
24 Jun 2024
Ceasefire talks in Gaza have been stalled despite a three-step proposal by President Biden that Hamas seems receptive to, with Israel expressing doubts. Hama...
24 Jun 2024
Jewish Currents
After More Than 100 Arms Shipments to Israel, Biden Withholds One - Experts say the administration’s attempt to “send a message” to Israel falls flat as it skirts legal requirements to cut off arms transfers.
16 May 2024
President Biden announced on CNN that the US would halt certain arms shipments to Israel following civilian casualties in Gaza. While some Republicans critic...
16 May 2024