Why Haven’t Republicans Stood Against Antisemitism In The Wake Of Trump’s Comments?

Posted by melissa braunstein on August 26, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

I can hear a pin drop. Considering how many Republicans usually race to defend the honor of American Jews (and Israel), the silence this past week has been striking. To recap, during an Oval Office press availability after meeting with the Romanian president last Tuesday, President Trump was asked about Rep. Ilhan Omar’s suggestion that … Continue reading →

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Europe Considers The Nazi Idea Of Requiring Jewish Businesses To Identify Themselves On Labels

Posted by melissa braunstein on August 22, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Europeans are considering stigmatizing Jewish businesses — an idea last popularized by the Nazis — all in the name of neutrality. This time, the focus is on Jewish-owned businesses located in the world’s only Jewish nation state and the European Union’s not-so-subtle suggestion that Israel exists only within its pre-1967 borders. In June, Gerard Hogan, … Continue reading →

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No, The Israel Boycott Movement Isn’t All About Free Speech

Posted by melissa braunstein on August 2, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Americans are used to being spun. Heck, we’re also familiar with being straight-up lied to. But at a certain point, we need to start calling out the falsehoods our elected officials use in describing the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement. For starters, let’s consider Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Sunday. … Continue reading →

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