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0 Politics Culture

Just about every interpretation of Trump's narrow election victory is wrong

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 18 Nov

Jay Michaelson argues that post-2024 election analyses misinterpret Donald Trump's narrow victory by attributing it to ideological shifts rather than economic concerns.

0 Politics History

Voters elected Hitler because they liked his fascist promise. Trump's reelection repeats that history

Peter Fritzsche in Forward · 12 Nov

Peter Fritzsche, a history professor at the University of Illinois, examines the 2024 U.S. presidential election through a historical lens, drawing parallels between Donald Trump's electoral appeal and Adolf Hitler's rise to power in Germany.

0 Politics Philosophy

Jason Stanley on American Fascism

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 8 Nov

Yale Philosophy Professor Jason Stanley discusses the implications of Donald Trump's political victory for liberal democracy in the United States in a conversation with Peter Beinart.

0 Politics Philosophy

Jason Stanley on American Fascism

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 7 Nov

Philosophy scholar Jason Stanley, known for his expertise on fascism, will discuss the implications of Donald Trump's political strategies on American democracy in an upcoming Zoom call.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It’s not surprising that the strong man won, but we should be careful what we wish for

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Nov

This reflective piece discusses the rise of populism and the appeal of authoritarian leaders, drawing parallels with historical examples of fascism.

0 Politics Israel

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 1 Nov

Rachel Maddow joins the hosts Yonit and Jonathan to discuss her new book and the historical parallels it draws to current political threats in the United States.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump says ‘I’m not Hitler’ as campaign enters final days

Ben Sales in JTA · 31 Oct

In the final days of the presidential race, Donald Trump has repeatedly denied accusations of fascism, distancing himself from comparisons to Adolf Hitler.

0 Politics History

He directed a film about the 1939 fascist MSG rally — here’s what he saw at Donald Trump’s

PJ Grisar in Forward · 29 Oct

Marshall Curry, director of the Oscar-nominated documentary on the 1939 pro-Nazi rally at Madison Square Garden, attended Donald Trump's rally at the same venue in 2024.

0 Politics History

'America is for Americans and Americans only’: How Trump 2.0 evokes the Nazis

Rob Eshman in Forward · 28 Oct

Rob Eshman critiques Stephen Miller's recent speech at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden, spotlighting Miller's troubling anti-immigration rhetoric and its echoes of historical fascism.

0 Politics Ethics

Trump's NYC rally was a morally disgusting glimpse of the MAGA future

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 28 Oct

Jay Michaelson's article discusses the troubling moral tone of a pro-Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, highlighting the extreme rhetoric and bigotry from speakers like Tucker Carlson, David Rem, and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe.

0 Philosophy Politics

How a brilliant Jewish philosopher anticipated the cult of Donald Trump

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 27 Oct

Drawing from Walter Benjamin's influential essay, "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," the article explores how Benjamin's notions about mass reproduction of art and its effects on culture and politics anticipate the modern political phenomenon surrounding Donald Trump.

0 Politics Holocaust

Holocaust survivor condemns Harris labeling Trump a ‘fascist’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Oct

A Holocaust survivor, Jerry Wartski, aged 94, expressed strong disapproval of Vice President Kamala Harris's characterization of former President Donald Trump as a fascist.

0 Politics Holocaust

Trump campaign ad features Holocaust survivor rebutting Harris’ ‘fascist’ allegation

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 27 Oct

A new campaign ad by Donald Trump employs Holocaust survivor Jerry Wartski to counter Kamala Harris's characterization of Trump as a fascist.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump wants generals like Hitler's. Does that make him a fascist?

Rob Eshman in Forward · 24 Oct

The article features a provocative discussion about former President Donald Trump's alleged fascist tendencies, as interpreted by Gen. John Kelly and Holocaust scholar Omer Bartov.

0 Politics Leadership

A Ka-meh-la Town Hall

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Oct

The podcast discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's recent performance at a CNN town hall amidst polling challenges and the Biden administration's foreign policy, specifically regarding Russia and Ukraine.

0 Politics Leadership

A Ka-meh-la Town Hall

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Oct

The episode provides a critical analysis of Vice President Kamala Harris's town hall appearance on CNN, examining her responses and broader campaign strategies amidst declining poll ratings.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Kamala Harris says Trump’s reported admiration of Hitler’s generals is ‘deeply troubling’

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 23 Oct

With the 2024 presidential election looming, Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes Donald Trump for allegedly admiring Adolf Hitler's generals, based on interviews with former Trump staff.

0 Culture Television/Film

The shows you won’t want to miss – on stage and screen

Jewish Chronicle · 30 Sep

The article presents a curated list of notable productions on stage and screen with strong Jewish themes and influences.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Why French Jews Believed the Political Right Could Save Them—and France

Peter Savodnik in The Free Press · 8 Jul

The article discusses the relationship between French Jews and the political right, particularly the National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen.

0 History Literature

Long-buried Nazi atrocities, retold in Robert Rotenberg’s new crime novel, have lessons for today

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 27 Jun

Author Robert Rotenberg discusses his latest crime novel, 'What We Buried,' which delves into a Nazi massacre in Italy during World War II and its contemporary resonances, including Canada's historical acceptance of former Nazi soldiers.

0 Politics Education

We're Israelis who study fascism. This week, our country took a terrifying step toward the abyss

Shira Klein in Forward · 31 May

Israeli scholars and historians, Shira Klein and Lior B. Sternfeld, warn of Israel's rapid descent into fascism as legislation is proposed requiring universities to dismiss academics expressing dissent.

0 History Antisemitism

Saul Steinberg’s Beach House

Bill Tonelli in Tablet · 10 May

Saul Steinberg, a Romanian architecture student and cartoonist, found himself interned in Villa Tonelli, Italy during the early 1940s under fascist rule, facing troubles due to growing antisemitism and expulsion orders.

0 Holocaust Literature

‘Cabaret’ will wine, dine and destroy you

PJ Grisar in Forward · 22 Apr

"Cabaret," a musical set in 1930s Berlin at the Kit Kat Club, explores themes of decadence, fascism, and personal choices against the backdrop of the rise of the Nazis.

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Opinion | Three (Not So) Little Words

Letty Cottin Pogrebin in Moment · 12 Sep 2023

In this opinion piece, the author discusses three words that are often seen as taboo when criticizing Israel: apartheid, racist, and fascist.

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Being LGBTQ under Israel’s far-right government: ‘Going backward is not an option’

Haaretz Weekly · 31 May 2023

In this episode of Haaretz Weekly, Rabbi Alona Nir Keren reflects on the challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals in Israel under the country's far-right government.

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