Vermont, United States

0 Politics Leadership

Utah Sen. Mike Lee breaks with his party on foreign policy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 21 Apr 2023

Utah Senator Mike Lee has consistently broken from his Republican colleagues on foreign policy matters, notably opposing extensive U.S. involvement in Ukraine's conflict with Russia.

0 Culture Politics

In savaging the Israeli military, has a legendary puppet theater finally gone too far?

Jon Kalish in Forward · 25 Jan 2023

The Bread and Puppet Theater, a well-known anti-war and anti-capitalist troupe based in Vermont, has long focused its narrative on global conflicts, including the Israeli-Palestinian situation.

0 Philosophy Politics

The Banality of Good

Paul du Quenoy in Tablet · 1 Dec 2022

Paul du Quenoy reviews Mattias Desmet's book, "The Psychology of Totalitarianism," which extrapolates Hannah Arendt's ideas to argue that contemporary society is experiencing a subtle, pervasive form of 'soft totalitarianism.'

0 Politics Ethics

After filing suit, Ben & Jerry's now wants to mediate dispute with Unilever over Israeli operations

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 18 Jul 2022

Ben & Jerry's is seeking mediation with its parent company, Unilever, regarding the sale of its Israeli operations to a company that intends to distribute the ice cream in the West Bank, a contentious move following Ben & Jerry's decision to cease sales in the area, citing alignment with its social values.

0 Politics Culture

American Occupation

David Mamet in Tablet · 13 Apr 2022

David Mamet reflects on his time living in rural Vermont, where he developed a friendship with a German builder, Bob, who was a former Luftwaffe glider commando.

0 Politics Communities

In a race for his political life, NJ Gov Phil Murphy appeals to both progressive and Orthodox Jews

Forward · 28 Oct 2021

As he campaigns for reelection, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy finds himself appealing to both progressive and Orthodox Jewish communities, groups that traditionally support differing candidates.

0 Politics Communities

Shontel Brown defeats Nina Turner with support from Cleveland’s Jewish community

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 4 Aug 2021

In a significant political development, Shontel Brown won a contentious Democratic primary election for a House seat in Cleveland, with notable support from the local Jewish community.

0 Politics History

Bernie Sanders made a documentary on Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs, and it’s the most Bernie Sanders thing ever

PJ Grisar in Forward · 28 Feb 2020

Bernie Sanders once embarked on an educational film project through the American Peoples Historical Society, creating a documentary about socialist leader Eugene V. Debs in 1979.

0 Politics History

Bernie Sanders made a documentary on Socialist leader Eugene V. Debs, and it’s the most Bernie Sanders thing ever

PJ Grisar in Forward · 28 Feb 2020

Bernie Sanders once embarked on an educational film project through the American Peoples Historical Society, creating a documentary about socialist leader Eugene V. Debs in 1979.

0 Literature Jewish Law

Remembering Harold Bloom — Lover Of Literature, Defender Of The Western Canon

Forward · 14 Oct 2019

Harold Bloom, the influential Jewish literary critic known for his defense of the Western canon, has passed away at 89.

0 Television/Film Culture

Is Moana Disney’s First Jewish Princess?

Forward · 25 Dec 2016

Laura Albert draws parallels between Disney's Moana and Jewish identity by exploring themes of chosenness and the mission to repair the world (tikkun olam).

0 Politics Israel

Senate Committee Passes Protective Measure to Fight BDS

Jewish Insider · 30 Jun 2016

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has passed the Combating BDS Act of 2016, a measure allowing state and local governments to divest public funds from entities participating in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Donald Trump In Debate Crosshairs Over 'Neutral' on Israel Stand

Forward · 26 Feb 2016

Donald Trump's stance of neutrality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict became a focal point during a Republican debate, drawing sharp criticism from his rivals, who accused him of being too aligned with Democrats and not supporting Israel strongly enough.

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