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Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz has left a trail of antisemitic comments

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Nov

The nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has sparked significant controversy due to Gaetz's history of antisemitic remarks and actions.

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FBI links man who shot Trump to antisemitic, anti-immigrant comments on social media

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 30 Jul

The FBI has linked the man who shot former President Donald Trump to a social media account containing antisemitic and anti-immigrant comments expressing extreme views on political violence.

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Three Jewish organizations alarmed by GOP’s mass deportation plan

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 12 Jul

Three Jewish organizations, including HIAS, the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and Bend the Arc, expressed alarm over the GOP's platform promising mass deportations, which they view as rooted in a racist conspiracy theory with antisemitic overtones.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez loses Democratic Socialists endorsement after she speaks out against antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Jul

The Democratic Socialists of America recently withdrew their conditional endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for reelection following her participation in an online panel discussing antisemitism with Jewish experts.

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We must work across communities to fight antisemitism and defend democracy

eJewishPhilanthropy · 19 Jun

In a time when antisemitism is on the rise, the fight against this hatred is crucial to defending democracy and the safety of all communities.

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Vandals painted a red triangle on the home of a Jewish museum director. What does it mean?

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 13 Jun

Vandals targeted the home of a Jewish museum director in Brooklyn, painting a red inverted triangle on her property, a symbol historically used by Hamas to mark Israeli targets.

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AOC decries discrimination against Jews, ‘weaponization’ of antisemitism in talk with Jewish leaders

Luke Tress in JTA · 10 Jun

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussed antisemitism with Jewish activists, acknowledging its dangers but also criticizing the weaponization of the term by political actors.

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AOC: ‘Antisemitism is an assault on our values’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Jun

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emphasized in a livestream that antisemitism undermines both American and progressive values, acknowledging that some criticisms of Israel can cross into antisemitism.

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How Resilient Are Jewish Institutions?

Sapir · 1 Jun

Following a period of apparent safety and prosperity for Jews in Israel and the United States, the events of October 7 disrupted this sense of security, revealing vulnerabilities in Jewish institutions.

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Republican Jewish Coalition defends Donald Trump after he is convicted on 34 felony counts

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 30 May

The Republican Jewish Coalition stood by Donald Trump after he was convicted on 34 felony charges related to paying off an adult film star during the 2016 presidential election.

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60 Jewish groups, from left to right, back bill creating national coordinator to fight antisemitism

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 22 May

Over 60 Jewish organizations from across the political spectrum have united to support the Countering Antisemitism Act, which aims to establish a national coordinator to combat rising antisemitism in the U.S.

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Despite deep divides over Gaza, a Jewish leader seeks allies in defense of democracy

Andrew Silow-Carroll in Forward · 12 May

Amy Spitalnick, the CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, is leading efforts to build alliances in defense of democracy amidst deep divides, especially over issues like the Israel-Hamas war.

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Why a Jewish leader connects the left-wing campus protests to right-wing attacks on democracy

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 12 May

The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) had a traditional role in uniting Jewish communities around centrist-to-liberal issues until disagreements over topics such as the Iran nuclear deal and Black Lives Matter caused fractures.

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Senate kills Mayorkas impeachment

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 18 Apr

The U.S. Senate, voting along party lines, has dismissed impeachment proceedings against Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of undocumented migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Is Biden losing his voice against rising antisemitism?

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 10 Apr

Amid a concerning rise in antisemitism in the U.S., President Biden initially spoke out against it but has been criticized for not addressing the issue more recently.

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House of Representatives narrowly votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 14 Feb

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to address the influx of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

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In 2nd attempt, US House votes to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 14 Feb

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to impeach Jewish Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on party lines, with some Jewish groups expressing concern over the use of antisemitic rhetoric during the hearings.

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White House to brief Jewish Congress members as it seeks funding for antisemitism strategy

BCohen in Forward · 13 Dec 2023

Top White House officials, including Douglas Emhoff, the Jewish Second Gentleman, are meeting with Jewish members of Congress to seek funding for key components of the administration's strategy to combat antisemitism.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet with Elon Musk next week

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 14 Sep 2023

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with Elon Musk during his visit to the United States.

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How the Jewish Coalition Against Antisemitism Fractured

Sapir · 1 Aug 2023

The Jewish Coalition Against Antisemitism (CAM) faced a split with major Jewish organizations in the United States due to a controversial video it published that accused "wokeism" of fueling antisemitism.

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Jewish leaders ask federations network to clarify position on Israeli settlements

ARosenfeld in Forward · 21 Jun 2023

A group of current and former officials at local federations and community relations councils are calling on the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) to clarify its position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after the organization sponsored a conference promoting Israeli settlements.

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Major Jewish groups leave coalition after video slams 'woke antisemitism'

ARosenfeld in Forward · 20 Jun 2023

Two major Jewish organizations have left a coalition aimed at fighting antisemitism after a video condemning "woke antisemitism" was released by the Combat Antisemitism Movement.

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Opinion |Sunrise DC was wrong. But liberal Jewish groups remain complicit in occupation

noah in Forward · 29 Oct 2021

The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding Sunrise DC's decision to withdraw from a voting rights coalition due to the participation of three major Jewish organizations.

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The Mind-Bendingly Insane, Completely Craven, Utterly Unconscionable Redemption of Al Sharpton

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 24 Aug 2020

This article criticizes the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) for partnering with Al Sharpton, despite his history of anti-Semitic actions and incitement.

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