Boycott Divestment And Sanctions Movement

0 Antisemitism Politics

The Anti-Union Lobby’s Newest Weapon - Now armed with cynical antisemitism allegations, the corporate-backed effort to destroy unions is ramping up.

Jeff Schuhrke in Jewish Currents · 10 May

Anti-union forces are utilizing cynical allegations of antisemitism to undermine labor unions, as seen in lawsuits against the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys (ALAA) and the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) for their pro-Palestine resolutions.

0 Politics Education

Student protesters want universities to 'divest' from Israel. But how much have they actually invested?

Dany Bahar in Forward · 6 May

Student protesters at various universities are advocating for divestment from Israel in response to their military actions.

0 Politics Israel

2 House members lead the charge to oust the speaker. Both have been accused of trafficking in antisemitism.

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 16 Apr

Two Republican House members, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, are leading the effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson over emergency foreign aid bills that include aid for Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

New Jersey’s Sue Altman, breaking with progressive allies, expresses support for Israel

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 25 Mar

Sue Altman, the presumptive Democratic nominee for New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, has distanced herself from progressive allies by expressing strong support for Israel.

0 Israel Holocaust

Gaza and the Course of History

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 11 Mar

In a discussion with Norman Finkelstein, the speaker reflects on Israel's control over Palestinians in Gaza and the breakdown of the management process post-October 7th, leading to a humanitarian crisis.

0 Israel Television/Film

Israeli film festival in Barcelona still on after last-minute venue change due to harassment campaign

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 14 Feb

The Seret Film Festival in Barcelona experienced last-minute venue changes due to harassment directed at the original theater.

0 Politics Communities

Only in LA: DSA councilmember who called for ceasefire wins pro-Israel backing, riling left-wing supporters

Louis Keene in Forward · 1 Feb

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman faced backlash from members of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) after seeking the support of Democrats for Israel, a liberal Zionist group.

0 Antisemitism Politics

At Stanford, a committee to address antisemitism is roiled by Jewish infighting

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 21 Dec 2023

Ari Kelman, a professor of Jewish studies at Stanford University, resigned from his role as co-chair of the university's committee to fight antisemitism after being attacked by a group of alumni and anonymous students who questioned his effectiveness due to his past links to non- or anti-Zionist groups.

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A campus LGBTQ+ group broke ties with its Hillel over Israel. Where are queer Jewish students supposed to go?

Nora Berman in Forward · 29 Sep 2023

Rice Pride, an LGBTQ+ student group at Rice University, has severed ties with its Hillel branch over the issue of Israel.

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George Santos now has a Jewish challenger who fled Iran to escape persecution

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 2 May 2023

Former Democratic state senator Anna Kaplan, a Jewish Iranian refugee who fled persecution during the Iranian Revolution, has filed papers to challenge scandal-plagued Republican Rep. George Santos in the upcoming election.

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New York State warns Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s that it will divest over Israel boycott

noah in Forward · 12 Nov 2021

New York State has informed Ben & Jerry's and its parent company, Unilever, that it plans to divest from them due to the ice-cream maker's decision to stop sales in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

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How one congressional candidate evolved her position on Israel in recent weeks

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 25 May 2021

Melanie Stansbury, the Democratic candidate in New Mexico's 1st Congressional District special election, has evolved her position on Israel in recent weeks.

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Kathryn Garcia wants to clean up New York City

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 5 Mar 2021

Kathryn Garcia, former New York City sanitation chief and current mayoral candidate, emphasizes her experience and problem-solving abilities as qualifications for the role.

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Who’s in Scott Stringer’s eruv?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 25 Feb 2021

Scott Stringer, the former New York City comptroller running for mayor, has rebranded himself as a leading progressive candidate in a crowded primary.

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Meet Ravi Gupta at the intersection of progressive and pro-Israel politics

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 11 Feb 2020

Ravi Gupta, a former Obama campaign staffer and founder of Arena, an organization supporting progressive political candidates, stands out as a pro-Israel advocate in left-leaning circles.

0 Politics Communities

Jewish Groups Reject Israel Cash For Fear Of Looking Like Foreign Agents

Forward · 29 May 2018

Israeli government officials approached leading American Jewish institutions offering funds to combat the BDS movement, but at least four organizations, including the Jewish Federations of North America and the Jewish Council on Public Affairs, declined the offers due to concerns about being required to register as foreign agents.

0 Politics Israel

Bringing the Heat Ep. 25

Unorthodox · 21 Jan 2016

In Bringing the Heat Ep.

0 Communities Politics

Why the New York Times Is Wrong on Reporting While Jewish

Forward · 16 May 2015

The article discusses the challenges reporters for Jewish publications face when questioning interviewees about their Jewish identity.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Louisa Solomon of The Shondes Talks Censorship

Forward · 7 Apr 2014

Louisa Solomon, lead singer of punk-rock band The Shondes, discusses censorship issues after the JCC of Washington, DC, revoked sponsorship of their show due to her past activism supporting the BDS movement.

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