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This national park would honor a Jewish philanthropist — if Republicans get back on board

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 13 Apr

Amid a challenging political landscape, efforts continue to establish a national historic park honoring Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish philanthropist known for funding nearly 5,000 schools for rural Black communities during the Jim Crow era.

0 Philosophy History

Lincoln’s Lost Lecture: Can Democracy Survive Technology?

Sapir · 3 Apr 2025

Abraham Lincoln's lesser-known Lecture on Discoveries and Inventions underscores both his philosophical and technological contemplations, revealing concerns about the impacts of technology on democracy.

0 Ethics Politics

For legal crusader Amy Bach, data is the key to holding America’s justice system accountable

Larry Luxner in JTA · 19 Nov 2024

Amy Bach, a lawyer and journalist, has driven significant change in the U.S. justice system by emphasizing the importance of data for accountability.

0 History Philosophy

Was Julius Rosenwald Our Greatest Philanthropist?

Forward · 14 Aug 2015

Aviva Kempner's documentary "Rosenwald" celebrates the philanthropic legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish businessman who profoundly impacted African American education in the South by building over 5,300 schools.