Hate-fueled violence is growing even as Proud Boys are convicted for extremism
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Pro-Palestinian Protests Continue for a Second Day at Columbia University: A university with a proud history of protest told student demonstrators camping on the ...
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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
TV duel for the Thuringian state election: Seven statements by Höcke and Voigt in the fact check
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Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
The New Civil War Movie Is Eerily Right About How the Country Could Split Apart: The political violence in Alex Garland’s dystopian thriller is chaotic and ...
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/13/yes-the-new-civil-war-movie-is-terrifying-but-how-real-is-it-00152064
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Congresswoman to Columbia U president: ‘Fire the racists; it’s a pretty low bar’: In four-hour hearing on antisemitism on Ivy League campus, House Committee ...
timesofisrael.com/congresswoman-to-columbia-u-president-fire-the-racists-its-a-pretty-low-bar/
Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
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Quick Glance: Gil Ofarim Returns: New Beginning with Music and Guitar Sale
- Gil Ofarim returns after Antisemitism scandal and announces guitar sale.
- In a video, he showcases different guitars and shares their stories, including one from his late father.
- Ofarim also announces new music and hopes for a fresh start in his career.
- Fans have mixed reactions to his comeback, with some expressing joy and others demanding a public apology.
What to Know About the Turmoil at Colleges Over the Israel-Hamas War: On campus, the debate over free speech and antisemitism has only become more charged.
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/israel-hamas-war-colleges-antisemitism.html
Antisemitic incidents in the US reached record high last year, up 140% from 2022, ADL says
cnn.com/2024/04/16/us/adl-antisemtism-2023-audit-reaj/
Harvard, MIT: Among the worst for Jewish students, face highest antisemitism rates
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-796539
Tucker Carlson went after Israel — and even Trumpy conservatives are mad: Carlson mainstreamed antisemitism for a long time, and conservatives seemed not to care ...
vox.com/2024/4/16/24131384/tucker-carlson-interview-israel-palestine-munther-isaac
Federal judge slams "normalization" of Capitol riot: "This cannot become normal," the judge said.
axios.com/2024/04/03/capitol-riot-jan-6-normalization
Most Jewish families applying for college have eliminated a school based on rising antisemitism: Survey
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20 percent say violence may be needed to get US back on track: Poll: Just more than 20 percent of Americans indicated violence may be necessary to secure ...
thehill.com/homenews/4572765-20-percent-say-violence-may-be-needed-to-get-us-back-on-track-poll/
Judge to backers of Jan. 6 rioter: Don’t condone political violence : U.S. Judge Royce C. Lamberth’s move to send letters to a rioter’s supporters is the latest ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/04/jan6-riot-judge-letter/
Trump’s attacks on judges and their families threaten us all: This is not a left/right issue. Threatening judges and their families, and exposing them to ...
thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4567372-trumps-attacks-on-judges-and-their-families-threaten-us-all/
Quick Glance: Judge Denies Trump's Request to Delay Hush-Money Trial
- Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan rejected Donald Trump's request to postpone his hush-money criminal trial until the Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity claims in another case.
- Trump's lawyers sought to adjourn the New York trial indefinitely until his immunity claim in the Washington, D.C., election interference case is resolved.
- The primary allegation in the hush-money case is that Trump falsified his company's internal records to conceal payments to his former lawyer Michael Cohen.
- Trump and his lawyers have been pushing for more delays, raising concerns about the judge's impartiality and attempting to make the case about the 2016 election, while prosecutors argue against postponing the trial.
Jews are part of the history of France, but are they part of its future?: Antisemitism, unassimilated immigrant populations, and challenges to French national ...
jpost.com/diaspora/article-796642
Helen Fares: SWR separates from presenter after accusation of anti-Semitism: SWR presenter Helen Fares has called for a boycott of Israeli products ...
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Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Moderator: SWR Responds to Political Statements
- SWR relieves moderator Helen Fares of her duties due to political statements made on social media.
- Fares promoted an app to identify Israeli products, leading to accusations of antisemitism.
- Previous controversies involving Fares resulted in issues with other organizations such as Aktion Mensch.
- Criticism of Fares' behavior and SWR's response comes from politicians and journalists who label the boycott stance as antisemitic.
'White Rural Rage' Is an Utterly Misleading Book: White Rural Rage has become a best seller—and kindled an academic controversy.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/white-rural-rage-criticism/677967/
Biden honors Martin Luther King Jr. on 56th anniversary of his assassination: President Biden marked the 56th year since the assassination of the Rev ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4575649-biden-honors-martin-luther-king-jr-on-56th-anniversary-of-his-assassination/
New York Congressman introduces bill to federally apply IHRA definition of antisemitism
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-796645
Three takeaways from the Columbia University president’s testimony on antisemitism
cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/takeaways-columbia-antisemitism-hearing/
Quick Glance: Three Insights from Columbia University President's Testimony on Antisemitism
- Shafik confirmed that Professor Massad is under investigation for discriminatory remarks and that there will be consequences for professors making antisemitic statements.
- President Shafik was more prepared than others on questions about antisemitism, confirming that chanting mobs make antisemitic comments.
- Several professors at Columbia University are under investigation for antisemitic remarks and behaviors, potentially facing consequences.
- Despite efforts to combat antisemitic threats, Shafik acknowledged that there is much more work to be done to balance free speech and ensuring safety for all students.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduce bill targeting antisemitism: A bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives introduced a pair of bills Wednesday to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4587266-bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-introduce-bill-targeting-antisemitism/
RFK Jr. downplays Jan. 6 attack, says he wants a special counsel to review related cases
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/05/rfk-january-6-attack-statements/
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. clarifies Jan. 6 stance
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirms his conspiratorial view of Jan. 6.
- Kennedy clarifies confusion regarding his alignment with Trump on Capitol riot.
- He highlights that many protesters broke the law and were encouraged by Trump.
- Kennedy downplays Capitol riot and critiques prosecution of J6 defendants.
Diplomatic spat erupts between Poland and Israel after WCK killings in Gaza: Israel’s ambassador has sparked outrage for accusing Poles of anti-Semitism ...
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USA TODAY antisemitism survey: Antisemitism is on the rise in America. We'd like to hear from you about what you've seen, heard and felt.
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Trump is inciting political violence, says Biden campaign: U.S. President Joe Biden's re-election campaign on Monday accused former President Donald Trump of ...
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Once a tolerant haven, Holland sees antisemitism surge as Jews across Europe scent danger
timesofisrael.com/once-a-tolerant-haven-holland-sees-antisemitism-surge-as-jews-across-europe-scent-danger/
Columbia University president is set to testify about antisemitism on campus: The testimony from Columbia's president comes several months after lawmakers ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245168995/columbia-university-testimony-antisemitism
Pro-Israel demonstration in Berlin: Hundreds protest at the Brandenburg Gate after Iran's attack
berliner-zeitung.de/news/solidaritatskundgebung-fur-israel-nach-iranischem-angriff-li.2205834
After the Berlinale scandal: Director does not want to tolerate hate: After the awards ceremony at the Berlinale 2024, there were allegations of anti-Semitism ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/berlinale-intendantin-hass-toleranz-gaza-israel-100.html
Britain: Increase in political violence: British MPs are being targeted, more and more are being murdered and threats of violence. The war in Gaza in particular ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/grossbritannien-england-politik-gewalt-100.html
Plot to ‘arrest’ Governor Simba Arati sparks fresh row in Kisii politics : In a leaked audio clip, someone discloses a plan by the police to 'take charge' of the ...
nation.africa/kenya/counties/kisii/plot-to-arrest-governor-simba-arati-sparks-fresh-row-in-kisii-politics--4590006
California governor Newsom releases plan to combat record levels of antisemitism: In the five months following October 7, antisemitic incidents on California ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-795661
Torres urges New York colleges to curb antisemitism following ADL’s report: Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) called on New York colleges to curb antisemitism ...
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Anti-Semitism: Arson attack on synagogue in Oldenburg: The Jewish community in Oldenburg has fallen victim to an arson attack. Neighbors were able to prevent ...
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/oldenburg-brandanschlag-auf-synagoge-a-4b94e42b-fd7d-4de4-9983-6ff4a8dad313
Quick Glance: Arson Attack on Oldenburg Synagogue - Police and State Security Investigate
- A synagogue in Oldenburg was targeted in an arson attack, highlighting a surge in antisemitic crimes in Germany.
- Unknown perpetrators threw an incendiary device at the synagogue, with no injuries reported. The police and state security are actively searching for the culprits.
- Politicians strongly condemned the attack and emphasized the importance of apprehending the perpetrators. The incident underscores the presence of antisemitism in society.
- Antisemitic crimes have been on the rise for months, leading to increased security measures and investigations. The attacks span across all federal states and manifest in various forms.
'You're quite openly Jewish': Met apologises after comment by officer near pro-Palestine demo
itv.com/news/london/2024-04-19/met-apologises-after-youre-quite-openly-jewish-comment-by-officer
Stefanik raised more than $7 million in first quarter, after grilling colleges on antisemitism
politico.com/news/2024/04/04/stefanik-raised-more-than-7-million-in-first-quarter-after-grilling-colleges-on-antisemitism-00150510
A victory for anti-Zionists in the UK: A landmark employment tribunal has given anti-Zionists in the United Kingdom renewed courage to speak up.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/8/a-victory-for-anti-zionists-in-the-uk
The Congresswoman Going After Elite Universities on Antisemitism: Representative Virginia Foxx is a blunt partisan. But her life in rural North Carolina informs ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/virginia-foxx-harvard-antisemitism.html
Rachel Riley accuses Apple of antisemitism over flag emoji: Some iPhone users have spotted a controversial bug in the latest update which suggests the ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/apple-still-hasnt-fixed-emoji-bug-centre-antisemitism-row-20656809/
NYC Schools Chief to Testify as Congress Expands Antisemitism Inquiry: A congressional committee that questioned college presidents about how they have handled ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/nyregion/nyc-schools-chancellor-antisemitism-congress-hearing.html
“No Other Land”: Israeli Director Slams Claims of Antisemitism for Apartheid Comment at Berlinale
democracynow.org/2024/4/5/no_other_land
Alex Edelman on grieving his best friend, letting go of 'Just For Us' with new HBO special
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/04/06/alex-edelman-just-for-us-hbo/73166668007/
Bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce bill targeting antisemitism: A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking to address concerns among American Jews that ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/bipartisan-lawmakers-bill-targeting-antisemitism-israel-hamas-gaza-rcna146674
Governor says antisemitic vandalism has ‘no place’ in Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said antisemitic vandalism has “no place” in Pennsylvania ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4567246-pennsylvania-governor-antisemitic-vandalism-synagogue/
Local officials increasingly targeted for threats and harassment, new data shows: Threats and harassment against local public officials rose in 2023 ...
nbcnews.com/politics/local-officials-threats-harassment-data-rcna146063
Congressional committee grills Columbia University president on campus antisemitism
abcnews.go.com/US/congressional-committee-grills-columbia-university-president-campus-antisemitism/story
Oil markets are on edge after an Israeli airstrike on Iran: Oil markets have been jittery ever since Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip began last year
qz.com/oil-prices-israel-iran-1851421619
Quick Glance: Escalating Middle East Tensions Shake World Markets
- Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil potentially dragging the Middle East into a deeper conflict have rattled world markets with geopolitical risks.
- Stocks fell, oil briefly rose over $3 per barrel, and safe-haven government bonds rallied.
- The heightened tensions bring fresh uncertainty and fuel concerns that high oil prices and potential supply disruptions will keep inflation high.
- Energy stocks benefit from higher oil prices, while demand for safe-havens like US or German bonds rises amid renewed inflation risks from rising oil.
German hip-hop band: Antilopen Gang denounce anti-Semitism in new song: In “October in Europe” the rap trio Antilopen Gang criticizes the telling silence of many ...
spiegel.de/panorama/antilopen-gang-prangern-in-neuem-song-antisemitismus-an-a-f332b4d9-d741-48e2-abed-97615bb71609
USC Cancels Valedictorian’s Speech After Claims of Antisemitism: The university cited security concerns at the graduation. But the student, who is Muslim ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/usc-valedictorian-speech-gaza-war.html
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
Barbra Streisand Records New Song for 'Tattooist of Auschwitz': Barbra Streisand released her first song for a TV series with 'The Tattooist of ...
indiewire.com/news/breaking-news/barbra-streisand-new-song-tattooist-of-auschwitz-1234974997/
Jewish students are being forced to weigh a new factor when choosing universities
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How South Africa's former leader Zuma turned on his allies and became a surprise election foe | Africanews
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Brooks and Capehart on the acceptance of violence in U.S. politics: New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart ...
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Christopher Wray says FBI on alert for threats against Jews ahead of Passover: He said the bureau is "particularly concerned" that lone actors could ...
axios.com/2024/04/18/fbi-alert-threats-jews-passover
Mélenchon hits back at anti-Semitism accusations, after conference canceled: 'They know they're lying'
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/18/melenchon-hits-back-at-anti-semitism-accusations-after-conference-canceled-they-know-they-re-lying_6668805_5.html
APC drags Kano judge before NJC over Ganduje’s suspension: The All Progressives Congress, on Wednesday, said it had dragged Justice Usman Na’abba of the Kano ...
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Jeff Schapiro: Antisemitism at UVa? Depends who you ask.: The debate over alleged antisemitism at the Thomas Jefferson-founded University of Virginia is dividing ...
dailyprogress.com/opinion/column/schapiro-antisemitism-university-of-virginia/article_f1a403b7-a614-5093-8321-92c73904cf73.html
Rachel Riley apologises for 'misunderstood' mall stabbings tweet amid sack calls: Channel 4 has been urged to sack Countdown star Rachel Riley after she was ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/countdowns-rachel-riley-apologises-misunderstood-32586472
“Palestine Congress” in Berlin: “See you on the street”: Berlin's security authorities banned the “Palestine Congress” after a few minutes ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/berlin-antisemitismus-palaestina-kongress-polizei-1.6550934
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Jan. 6 officer Michael Fanone urges Wisconsin voters to 'preserve democracy': Retired D.C. Police Officer Michael Fanone recounts Jan. 6 battle ...
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Antisemitism across America, from Alabama to Wisconsin: Overall, the report shows an alarming trend of violent antisemitism, insecurity and feelings of isolation ...
jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-797976
White House not commenting on Israel's attack in Iran: The White House avoids comment on Israel's strike on Isfahan, emphasizing deescalation ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797964
Tsai attends Holocaust remembrance event: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/18/2003816601
Anti-Semitism ‘played no role’ in Raiffeisen Switzerland bank business: A report commissioned by the bank found no evidence of anti-Semitism in its banking ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/banking-fintech/swiss-bank-raiffeisen-investigates-its-history-of-anti-semitism/76029351
After his conference on Palestine is banned, Mélenchon says he is victim of 'political violence'
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/19/after-his-conference-on-palestine-is-banned-melenchon-says-he-is-victim-of-political-violence_6668903_5.html
Varoufakis: Greek former finance minister banned from entering Germany: His appearance at the "Palestine Congress" in Berlin has been canceled ...
nzz.ch/international/varoufakis-griechischer-ex-finanzminister-mit-einreiseverbot-in-deutschland-ld.1824896
‘Civil War’ Soars In Box Office Previews: What We Know About The Controversial Film
forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/04/12/civil-war-how-long-109-minutes-box-office-controversy-kirsten-dunst-stephen-mckinley-hendersen/
Columbia leadership's "gross negligence" endangered Jewish students, Foxx says
axios.com/2024/04/17/columbia-university-congress-antisemitism-hearing
Gaza war: Pole dies in attack, scandal with Israel's ambassador in Warsaw: In Poland, a leftist criticizes Israel after the killing of a Pole ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/gaza-krieg-pole-stirbt-bei-angriff-eklat-mit-israels-botschafter-in-warschau-li.2202756
Swastika ban: National Council wants to ban extremist symbols: Extremist symbols should be banned in Switzerland. The increasing anti-Semitism makes the demand ...
tagesanzeiger.ch/hakenkreuz-verbot-nationalrat-will-extremistische-symbole-verbieten-430852612593
Philipp Peyman Angel: "My mother feels homeless again": The Jewish family of journalist Philipp Peyman Engel once fled Iran for Germany. The people here don't ...
zeit.de/2024/17/phillip-peyman-engel-juedische-allgemeine-antisemitismus-israel
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Columbia president tries to give Congress 'right' answers on fighting antisemitism
haaretz.com/jewish/2024-04-18/ty-article/.premium/columbia-president-tries-to-give-congress-right-answers-on-fighting-antisemitism/0000018e-edb8-d5d5-a59f-eff9f72d0000
Number of anti-Semitic and Islamophobic crimes explodes: The Hamas attack on Israel and the thousands of civilians killed in the Gaza Strip are also having an ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/deutlich-mehr-antisemitische-und-islamfeindliche-straftaten-in-deutschland-li.2205902
Decoding Antisemitism: How anti-Semitic comments changed after October 7th: A group of researchers examined anti-Semitic comments on social media following the ...
zeit.de/gesellschaft/2024-04/antisemitismus-kommentare-studie-israel-decoding-antisemitism
Raiffeisen's founding period was investigated for anti-Semitism: Raiffeisen Switzerland has had the role of anti-Semitic positions in its own history examined ...
sarganserlaender.ch/artikel/gruendungszeit-von-raiffeisen-wurde-auf-antisemitismus-untersucht
Editorial: Talk isn’t enough – fighting antisemitism takes action: To combat antisemitism, one must also combat ignorance.
bostonherald.com/2024/04/18/editorial-talk-isnt-enough-fighting-antisemitism-takes-action/
Columbia University president faces House committee investigating antisemitism on campus
pbs.org/newshour/show/columbia-university-president-faces-house-committee-investigating-antisemitism-on-campus
Columbia University's president is the latest scapegoat in America's antisemitism wars
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