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Tag: Public Controversy

0 Politics Communities

This politician refused to say ‘Happy Hanukkah,’ then blamed ‘political correctness’ for the backlash

Hannah Feuer in Forward · 18 Dec 2025

Chris Chadwick, a North Carolina politician and chairman of the Carteret County Board of Commissioners, stirred controversy for refusing to say "Happy Hanukkah," instead defending his stance on emphasizing "Merry Christmas."

0 Literature Gender/Identity

Did this Jewish literary titan have the right idea about Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling after all?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 23 Apr 2025

Harold Bloom, a notable Jewish literary critic, originally criticized J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series for its lack of imaginative depth, comparing it unfavorably to classic literature.

0 Politics Education

Unpacking the bizarre case of Alexandra Lulka vs. the TDSB

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Dec 2021

The Toronto District School Board debated whether to censure Jewish trustee Alexandra Lulka for her criticism of materials shared by a pro-Palestinian staff member, which included links to a group considered a terrorist organization by the Canadian government.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Candace Owens: Hitler Would Have Been ‘Fine’ If He Stayed In Germany

Forward · 8 Feb 2019

Candace Owens, the communications director for Turning Point USA, sparked controversy with her comments made during a London event, suggesting it would have been fine if Adolf Hitler had pursued nationalist goals solely within Germany.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Why Did This Congressman Give A Holocaust Denier A State Of The Union Ticket?

Forward · 4 Feb 2018

U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) faced criticism for granting a State of the Union ticket to Chuck Johnson, a far-right troll known for Holocaust denial.