ANTISEMITISM

Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

University Antisemitism: A Storm Brewing in Higher Education

"Multiple colleges, including Northwestern University, are in hot water after protests against Israel’s actions in the Israel-Hamas war. Which seems to have turned messy. The federal government is stepping in. They're calling the situation "widespread antisemitic harassment, " and they're using a law from the 1960s to investigate the situation. Why the 1964 Civil R...

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

New Push Against Campus Antisemitism

Five well-known universities are under the spotlight following new inquiries into allegations of antisemism. This move comes from a wider call to harshly penalize schools that haven't taken enough steps to tackle anti-Jewish hatred on their premises. Notably those universities subject to these investigations now include univesity of columbia and the...

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Jan 30 2025OPINION

Fighting Hate: The Real Way to Challenge Antisemitism

When Donald Trump became president, many American Jews felt uneasy. They worried about what his presidency would mean for their safety and security. His talk about a mysterious corrupt elite and his right-hand man, Elon Musk, performing what looked like two Nazi salutes at a victory ceremony didn't help. Trump promised to fight antisemitism, but his approach is like...

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Jan 28 2025HISTORY

Remembering Auschwitz: 80 Years of Freedom

Eighty years ago today, the world saw a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness as Auschwitz, the infamous Nazi concentration camp in Poland, was liberated. Between 1940 and 1945, over a million people lost their lives here, including Jews, religious leaders, disabled persons, and other innocent victims. This day marks the end of one of history's darkest chapters, where ...

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Auschwitz Survivors Warn About Modern Hatred

At the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation, survivors gathered to share their stories and concerns about the rise in antisemitism and hate. The event, held under a big tent at the former camp's gate, might be the last major remembrance with many survivors due to their advanced age. Nazi Germany killed 1. 1 million people at Auschwitz, mostly Jews, but also Pol...

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Jan 11 2025EDUCATION

The Rise of Non-Teaching Staff: How It's Shaping Universities

Universities are facing a crisis. Money is pouring into bureaucracy, not education. This isn't just about liberal faculties; it's about administrators who are more radical and less connected to teaching. The number of non-teaching staff has exploded, and with it, tuition fees. Students aren't getting more for their money. They're just funding a growing army of bureau...

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

The Resurgence of Antisemitism in Modern Medicine

Throughout history, Jewish folks have made remarkable contributions to the field of medical science. Before World War II, many prominent doctors in Germany were Jewish. However, even in the early 20th century, Jewish doctors from Europe faced substantial hurdles when trying to practice medicine in other countries due to long-standing prejudices and anti-Jewish quotas...

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

The Rising Tide of Hate: A New Documentary on Antisemitism Hits Screens

Briarcliff Entertainment has picked up the rights to release "October H8te" in early 2025. This documentary, directed by Wendy Sachs, delves into the surge of antisemitism and anti-Israel demonstrations since a Hamas attack on October 7. The film highlights protests on U. S. college campuses, where Jewish students faced harassment. Actress Debra Messing serves as an ...

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Dec 12 2024POLITICS

Progressive Prosecutors: What Went Wrong?

You might have heard that some cities have been seeing more crime lately. Some people blame progressive prosecutors for this. These prosecutors often don't require cash bail, lower charges, and give shorter sentences. They also might not prosecute two out of three people arrested. But some people say these policies don't affect crime rates. A popular example is Alvin...

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Dec 09 2024CRIME

Melbourne Synagogue Attack: A Closer Look at Growing Antisemitism

Last week, a shocking arson attack took place at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. It's being looked into as a possible terrorist incident, according to Australian officials. The synagogue, a major Jewish center in Australia, caught fire early on Friday morning, forcing worshippers to flee during nighttime prayers. Police are treating this attack as a terrori...

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