Category Archives: Politics

Questioning American Jews’ loyalty raises dangerous old trope

Twice this week, President Donald Trump said American Jews who vote for Democrats are disloyal to Jewish people and to Israel. Jewish people protested. The CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, Jonathan Greenblatt, was one of many to object to what … Continue reading

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Split among U.S. Jews, Democrats is widening

The oversimplified vision of any religious, cultural or racial group as a bloc that votes together is being challenged by changes within the U.S. Jewish community. Journalist and scholar Peter Beinart said this month at the Boston University Elie Wiesel … Continue reading

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Reparations vote at Georgetown a new twist on a long-time issue

ABC News goes in-depth on reparations, an issue that has been with us for well more than a century and is growing. “100 Questions and Answers About African Americans,” for those who need grounding, explains the issue this way: What … Continue reading

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