Political scientist Diana B. Greenwald discusses Palestinian local governance under Israeli occupation, showcasing how even at the local level, Palestinian leaders must navigate Israeli control while trying to serve their communities.

The Beacon Coalition, a new organization in Pittsburgh, is focusing on combating antisemitism at the local level by raising awareness, endorsing political candidates based on their stance on antisemitism, and engaging with the community.

A controversial cartoon by artist Jason Yungbluth depicting Jewish Federation officials in a negative light sparked a debate in Rochester, New York, over antisemitism and political criticism of Israel.

Israeli protest movement, which has been active for the past eight months against the Netanyahu government's attempts to change Israeli democracy, is shifting its focus to the upcoming municipal elections.

In a discussion about the war on drugs, there are questions about its viability and whether it has been abandoned.

Michelle Hinchey, the daughter of the late Democratic congressman Maurice Hinchey, is running for a New York State Senate seat in the historically conservative 46th district.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss the Palestinian Authority's new schoolbooks promoting anti-Jewish sentiment leading to European aid cuts, the debate on the religious moderation of modern orthodox Jews in Israel, and the challenges faced by women in local politics.

The text discusses the author's journey from idealism to disillusionment in Israel, starting with a desire to make a difference in the country but ending in a sense of cynicism and alienation towards politics and society.