Political Correctness

A European Jewish leader on Amsterdam violence: 'A line has been crossed'

Rob Eshman in Forward · 9 Nov

Matthijs Schussler, the CEO of ELNET's European Union and NATO office, expressed deep concern over the recent targeted violence against Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam following a match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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Adam Sandler's new Netflix comedy special makes poop jokes sentimental

Mira Fox in Forward · 29 Aug

Adam Sandler's new Netflix comedy special, "Love You," showcases his growth in guitar skills while retaining his classic, juvenile comedic style.

0 Television/Film Culture

In Seinfeld’s newest kvetch, a tale of two Pop-Tart jokes

PJ Grisar in Forward · 29 Apr

Jerry Seinfeld recently discussed how network sitcoms have lost their appeal and cited a shift towards extreme political correctness as a contributing factor.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Let them understand that we are not in 20th-century Europe.

Saul Goldman in Future of Jewish · 17 Apr

The text discusses the importance of confronting anti-Semitism and advocating for the truth in the face of political correctness.

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The New Gatekeepers

Michael Lind in Tablet · 26 Oct 2022

Between 2010 and 2012, concepts from gender and ethnic studies became mainstream in American culture.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Sex, Lies, and Basil

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 7 Jun 2021

The podcast discusses cultural confusion regarding political correctness, law, and the mistreatment of women, then shifts to the Democratic party's claim that Republicans are undermining voting rights.

0 Politics Education

Is Musa Al-Gharbi the Last Academic Who Can Tell the Truth?

B. Duncan Moench in Tablet · 4 May 2021

Musa Al-Gharbi, a Ph. D. candidate and commentator challenging mainstream narratives, highlights how political correctness alienates American ethnic minorities and questions the elitist divide in American politics.

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The “Low Marx?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 25 Feb 2021

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss three main topics and end with a lighthearted anecdote.

0 Politics Television/Film

The “Low Marx?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 25 Feb 2021

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the ultra-Orthodox attacks on Labor Party candidate Rabbi Gilad Kariv, questioning if it's political maneuvering or religious excommunication.

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The Madness of San Francisco

Jonah Raskin in Tablet · 19 Feb 2021

The article discusses the recent controversy in San Francisco, where the Board of Education decided to remove the names of 44 schools, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Paul Revere, due to their perceived connections to subjugation, oppression, and genocide.

0 Education Politics

100,000 Little Stalinists

David Mikics in Tablet · 25 Sep 2019

The text discusses the challenges faced by liberal thinkers and educators in navigating the increasingly restrictive and intolerant attitudes prevalent on college campuses, particularly concerning issues of political correctness, censorship, and ideological conformity.

0 Politics Education

The Emperor’s Woke Clothes

Wesley Yang in Tablet · 19 Oct 2018

A recent survey of 8,000 Americans reveals that the majority, including people of all ages, races, and educational levels, oppose political correctness, viewing it as a problem due to its restrictions on speech and thought.

0 Television/Film Politics

Impassioned ‘Homeland’ Creators Gut Their Show to Avoid Trolling; Ratings Drop

Judith Miller in Tablet · 20 Apr 2017

The creators of "Homeland" made significant changes in its sixth season to avoid criticism of Islamophobia.

0 Culture Philosophy

Here’s Looking at You, Kinder: Ep. 73

Unorthodox · 12 Jan 2017

This episode of Unorthodox features interviews with comedian Lynn Harris, who discusses her startup Comedy GOLD aimed at empowering women through comedy, and author Robert Wright, who explores his journey from Southern Baptist to practicing Buddhism.

0 Politics Culture

Betting on Trump: Bonus Episode

Unorthodox · 21 Nov 2016

In this episode, host Mark speaks with Bob Barnes, a Yale classmate who made a lucrative bet on Trump's election and discusses his populist political views.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Rock, Paper, Scissors of PC Victimology

James Kirchick in Tablet · 26 Feb 2015

The article reflects on the backlash against Patricia Arquette's Oscars speech advocating for women's equality, highlighting the volatile dynamics of identity politics.

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