Conspiracy Theory

Are neo-Nazi terms really the only way to criticize U.S. support for Israel?

Mira Fox in Forward · 12 Aug

The term "zog" stands for Zionist Occupied Government and has roots in a 1970s antisemitic conspiracy theory alleging Jewish control over government, banks, and media.

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The New Yorker’s Fact Crisis

David Mikics in Tablet · 5 Aug

The article discusses the rise of antisemitism and conspiracy theories, particularly in Western societies, despite efforts to combat ignorance through education.

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The great tent conspiracy theory: Are ‘outside agitators’ supplying protesters’ tents?

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 24 Apr

New York City officials raised a conspiracy theory alleging outside agitators supplied identical tents to student protesters at Columbia University and other encampments, suggesting a coordinated effort behind the scenes.

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Israeli spies running for office? Missouri attorney general candidate adopts conspiracy theory, derails own campaign

Louis Keene in Forward · 19 Dec 2023

Missouri attorney general candidate, Democratic Rep. Sarah Unsicker, has accused her former opponents, Will Scharf and Elad Gross, of being Israeli sleeper agents on a mission to destroy American democracy.

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Do Black Hebrew Israelites Hate Jews?

Charles Fain Lehman in Tablet · 7 Dec 2023

This article discusses the complex relationship between Black Hebrew Israelites (BHIs) and Jews, particularly in relation to antisemitism.

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Elon Musk on antisemitic great replacement theory post: ‘You have said the actual truth’

PJ Grisar in Forward · 16 Nov 2023

Elon Musk has come under fire for approving a post on his platform that propagated a conspiracy theory known as the "great replacement," which accuses Jews of flooding countries with minorities and harboring hatred towards white people.

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RFK Jr. said COVID-19 was targeted to spare ‘Ashkenazi Jews.’ One rabbi came to his defense.

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 16 Jul 2023

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate and vaccine skeptic, came under fire for making antisemitic remarks claiming that COVID-19 was targeted to spare Ashkenazi Jews.

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Does Elon Musk admire Mel Gibson's antisemitism, or just his 'buff' biceps?

PJGrisar in Forward · 8 Jun 2023

Elon Musk recently engaged with an explicitly antisemitic tweet comparing Mel Gibson's physique to Joe Biden's.

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Secrecy Is for Losers

Jacob Siegel in Tablet · 19 Jan 2023

This article discusses the issue of secrecy and its impact on democratic governance in the United States.

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Culpability vs. Accountability

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Oct 2022

The podcast discussion revolves around Trump's involvement in the events of January 6, debating whether he allowed them to happen on purpose (LIHOP) or orchestrated them intentionally (MIHOP).

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Four reasons why a racist and antisemitic theory has become so dangerous — and why we need to stop it

ALanger in Forward · 16 May 2022

The article discusses the growing danger of the white replacement theory, which claims that there is a plan to replace the white population of Western countries with people of color.

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Israel's Pegasus scandal: how you can protect your phone

Haaretz Weekly · 15 Feb 2022

The Pegasus spyware scandal has been making headlines in Israel, with allegations that the Israeli police used the spyware against journalists, government officials, and other civilians.

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Who's Going to Look More Extreme?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 26 Jan 2021

The podcast discusses whether Democrats risk appearing extreme by overplaying their hand politically in 2022, or if Republicans in states like Oregon are endangering the GOP by embracing conspiracy theories and falsehoods.

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Opinion | Blaming Soros for protests, the right exposed its anti-Semitism - again.

Joel Swanson in Forward · 2 Jun 2020

The article discusses the recent protests in the U.S. following the murder of George Floyd and how some on the political right have perpetuated an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory blaming Jewish billionaire George Soros for funding the protests.

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An Impeachment Conspiracy Theory, Jersey City Shooting, International Criminal Court

People of the Pod · 20 Dec 2019

The "People of the Pod" podcast episode featured discussions on various topics: Eric Cortellessa discussed antisemites blaming Jews for Trump's impeachment, Rabbi David Levy talked about combating antisemitism post the Jersey City shooting, where two shooters targeted a kosher supermarket, while Jacob Magid provided an update on the International Criminal Court's inquiry into the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

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Anti-Semitism Is a Conspiracy Theory

John-Paul Pagano in Tablet · 1 Nov 2018

The article discusses the rise of anti-Semitism as a racist conspiracy theory, distinct from other forms of bigotry, leading to the violent events such as the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.

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America’s Descent Into Middle Eastern-Style Conspiracy-Theory Madness

Lee Smith in Tablet · 8 Jun 2017

The text delves into the descent of American society into a Middle Eastern-style conspiracy-theory mindset, heavily influenced by the narrative around Russian involvement in the 2016 presidential election and the Trump administration.

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A New ‘Theory’ of the Armenian Genocide

Ari M. Brostoff in Tablet · 7 Dec 2009

A new theory surrounding the Armenian genocide suggests that Jews, particularly the Ottoman Empire's Jewish bourgeoisie known as Sabbateans or Dönme, were responsible for orchestrating the massacre as a means to eliminate their Armenian rivals in the region.

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