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Emes Ve-Emunah · 7 Nov

The political divide within the Jewish community is highlighted, focusing on the stark differences between Orthodox and non-Orthodox Jewish voting patterns during a recent election—specifically with Orthodox Jews largely supporting Trump and non-Orthodox Jews preferring Harris.

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For some Orthodox Jews, joy and a little schadenfreude as their candidate reclaims the White House

Louis Keene in Forward · 7 Nov

In the aftermath of Donald Trump's return to the White House, segments of the Orthodox Jewish community express a mix of jubilation and defiance, perceiving his victory as a vindication of their political choices.

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For some Orthodox Jews, joy and a little schadenfreude as their candidate reclaims the White House

Louis Keene in Forward · 7 Nov

Donald Trump's re-election has been met with a sense of joy and vindication among many in the Orthodox Jewish community, reflecting a noticeable political division from the wider American Jewish electorate, which predominantly supported Kamala Harris.

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The Photo-Negative Ideology

B. Duncan Moench in Tablet · 17 Jun

The text discusses the concept of the "Photo-Negative Ideology," where myths and narratives are used to justify violence and discrimination against others in the name of progress or protection of certain groups.

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The American Left’s Milošević Moment

Andrew Nutting in Tablet · 5 Apr

During the rise of Donald Trump, parallels were drawn by some observers between his political tactics and the nationalism of Slobodan Miloevi, the leader responsible for Serbia's violent conflicts in the 1990s.

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Bret Stephens teaches college grads to argue!

Call Me Back · 5 Jun 2023

In this episode, Bret Stephens discusses his recent address at the University of Chicago amidst protests, reflecting on free speech and intellectual diversity.

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Do the January 6 Hearings Matter?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Jun 2022

American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Matthew Continetti discusses the significance of the January 6 Committee's first hearing, examining what was learned, what the Committee proved, and why it matters.

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#39: You Asked, We Answered. Q&A with Donniel, Yossi, and Elana

For Heaven's Sake · 29 Dec 2021

In this Q&A session, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain address various listener questions.

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What It Means to Be Courageous

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 22 Oct 2021

In her article "We Got Here Because of Cowardice. We Get Out With Courage," Bari Weiss discusses the dangers of wokeness and the importance of courageous dissent against its authoritarian nature.

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What George Orwell Knew About Wokeness

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 19 Oct 2021

Wilfred Reilly discusses the concept of "The Whiteness of Wokeness" in his article, highlighting the trend of affluent Caucasians speaking for the needs of African-Americans and people of color.

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Why Is Rita Moreno Apologizing?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Jun 2021

Rita Moreno recently apologized for making comments deemed controversial in today's social climate, sparking discussions about the pressures of wokeness and public scrutiny.

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Voting Myths and the Woke Aristocracy

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Jun 2021

Chris Stirewalt discusses his article "Republicans, Stop Believing Your Own Election Myth" which addresses misconceptions Republicans hold about voting.

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The New Silent Majority?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 May 2021

The text raises questions about whether "wokeness" is giving rise to a new version of the "silent majority" concept popularized by Richard Nixon, the reasons why some fully vaccinated individuals continue to wear masks despite CDC guidance stating they don't need to, and also touches on the topic of Andrew Yang.

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The Woke Meritocracy

Blake Smith in Tablet · 5 Apr 2021

The article discusses the intersection of meritocracy and social justice in American education.

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In Defense of Wokeness

Carly Pildis in Tablet · 21 Oct 2020

The article argues in defense of "wokeness" and its compatibility with Jewish values.

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The White Scare

Blake Smith in Tablet · 5 Oct 2020

The article discusses the similarities between cancel culture and the tactics of 20th-century communism.

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Opinion | A new intelligentsia is pushing back against wokeness

Forward · 20 Jul 2020

A new wave of public intellectuals, including John McWhorter, Thomas Chatterton Williams, Kmele Foster, and others, are challenging the dominant narrative of "wokeness" and racial essentialism in today's discourse on racism, advocating for a more nuanced and individual-focused approach.

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