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0 Politics Antisemitism

In rallies taking on Israel, a defiant Hasan Piker boosts Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el-Sayed

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 8 Apr

Hasan Piker, a controversial Twitch streamer often accused of antisemitism, joined Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul el-Sayed on campaign stops, drawing significant attention and criticism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Michigan Democrats, Jewish leaders uneasy over Senate candidate’s alliance with Hasan Piker

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 6 Apr

Abdul El-Sayed, a U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, is facing backlash from Jewish leaders and fellow Democrats for campaigning with streamer Hasan Piker, who is accused of antisemitic rhetoric.

0 Ethics Antisemitism

Michigan State pays $35K to settle lawsuit over use of Hitler photo on Jumbotron

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 21 May 2025

Following an incident where Michigan State University displayed an image of Adolf Hitler on their Jumbotron during a football game against the University of Michigan, the university has settled a lawsuit by paying $35,000 to The Quiz Channel.

0 Politics Science

Trump’s new pick for surgeon general blames the Nazis for pesticides on our food

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 8 May 2025

Casey Means, President Trump's nominee for Surgeon General, has controversially linked modern pesticide use to Nazi Germany, stating that chemicals developed during Hitler's regime have tainted American agriculture.

0 Politics Israel

Trump and Harris both tell Michigan voters they’re aiming to end the war in Gaza

Luke Tress in JTA · 4 Nov 2024

In the critical swing state of Michigan, which has significant Jewish and Arab populations, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have made promises to voters regarding the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.