Civil Liberties

Will leading Jewish groups support a crackdown on pro-Palestinian nonprofits?

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 14 Nov

Leading Jewish groups, including the ADL and AIPAC, are backing a controversial U.S. bill that could enable the Treasury Department to strip nonprofits of tax-exempt status based on suspicion of supporting terrorist organizations like Hamas, without requiring evidence.

0 Holocaust Literature

Jewish Life Stories: Hostage Alex Dancyg, a Holocaust educator, is confirmed dead in Gaza

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 24 Jul

Holocaust educator Alex Dancyg, known for his work at Yad Vashem, was abducted by Hamas from his home and confirmed dead in Gaza at 75.

0 Education Politics

The Christian right wants schools to teach the Bible — but doesn't understand what the Bible is about

Robert Alter in Forward · 3 Jul

The article discusses the Christian right's push for Bible education in schools under a "Make America Christian Again" agenda, focusing on recent developments in Louisiana and Oklahoma.

0 History Politics

Pulitzer Prize finalist tells story of the little-known Jewish lawyer who tried to keep Emma Goldman out of jail

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 16 Jun

In his book "American Anarchy," Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael Willrich sheds light on the little-known Jewish lawyer Harry Weinberger, who championed civil liberties by defending prominent anarchists like Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman in the early 20th century.

0 Israel Politics

I recently discovered that I am not so liberal.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 26 Feb

The text discusses a personal reflection on liberalism and its relationship with current issues like the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Politics Culture

As anti-Israel protests spread, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association warns about the dangers of banning them outright

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 15 Feb

The episode discusses the rising tension in Canada as anti-Israel protests continue, demanding a balance between the right to protest and protecting the Jewish community from intimidation.

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Toward a Sober Assessment of Campus Antisemitism - In a moment when many American Jews are afraid—and their fear is being used to erode civil liberties—we must examine the incidents coming across our screens with calm.

Ben Lorber in Jewish Currents · 28 Nov 2023

Amidst growing concern about antisemitism on college campuses, it is important to differentiate between clear-cut cases of antisemitism and instances that are simply anti-Zionist activism.

0 Politics Ethics

Victims of Crime and the Left of the Right

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 Sep 2023

The text suggests a shift in the Democratic party's stance on certain issues, arguing that they have redefined themselves, not the Republicans.

0 Education Politics

So There's Martial Law in Canada Now, Eh?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Feb 2022

The podcast discusses the significance of Canada's declaration of martial law and its impact on civil liberties, urging listeners to consider the implications of this unprecedented move.

0 History Gender/Identity

All About Eve

Jonathan Ned Katz in Tablet · 21 May 2021

"All About Eve" chronicles the life of Eve Adams, an immigrant and radical publisher navigating the oppressive U.S. political landscape during the early 20th century.

0 Communities Politics

Andrew Cuomo Bans Your Family

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Nov 2020

New restrictions imposed by Andrew Cuomo in response to the COVID surge include banning in-home gatherings of over 10 people, prompting debate on his authority to do so and the likelihood of compliance with new lockdown measures.

0 Politics Communities

REVEALED: Secret ADL Memo Slammed Anti-BDS Laws As ‘Harmful’ To Jews

Forward · 14 Dec 2018

Internal documents obtained by the Forward reveal that the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) staff expressed concerns in a 2016 memo that anti-BDS legislation targeting boycotts of Israel could harm American Jews, deeming such laws ineffective, unworkable, and unconstitutional.

0 Education Politics

Henry Louis Gates Jr. Brilliantly Anticipated Today’s Illiberal Movement to Ban Hate Speech

Wesley Yang in Tablet · 9 Jan 2018

In 1993, Henry Louis Gates Jr. critiqued the rising movement to ban hate speech, pointing out a contradiction in its premise that hate speech was structurally embedded in American culture while also assuming an anti-racist consensus.

0 Israel Politics

The Problem With Using the Tax Code to Punish Israeli Settlements

Eugene Kontorovich in Tablet · 6 Oct 2016

J Street and similar progressive groups are pushing to revoke U.S. tax exemptions for charitable organizations supporting Jewish settlements in the West Bank, citing a conflict with President Obama's views.

0 History Communities

Inventing American Judaism

Esther Schor in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Sep 2016

The text discusses the landmark exhibition "By Dawn's Early Light," curated by Adam D. Mendelsohn and Dale Rosengarten at Princeton University, which explores early Jewish life in America before the Civil War.

0 Politics Sports

Soccer, Like Politics, Is About Corruption, Incompetence, and Obsessing With the Jews

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 6 Jun 2014

The author criticizes the corruption and incompetence present in soccer, drawing parallels between the sport and politics.

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