DNC

From Skokie to Chicago: Confronting enduring antisemitism

From Skokie to Chicago, the fight against Jew-hatred persists as the Jewish community faces new challenges.

Biden’s DNC speech: A strategic echo of Reagan's 1988 PLO move?

President Biden’s DNC remarks, reminiscent of Reagan’s 1988 PLO strategy, may signal a shift to ease pressure on Kamala Harris.

By ERIC S. SHERBY
26/08/2024

Kamala Harris, don't place Israeli, Palestinian narratives on equal footing

While it remains to be seen if Harris follows or strays from Biden’s approach, we urge her not to draw a moral equivalency between the Israeli and Palestinian narratives.

Will the pro-Palestine protests at the Democratic National Convention make a difference?

Violent clashes between demonstrators and Chicago police ended with dozens of arrests; by the end of the week, the Chicago Police Department reported 74 arrests overall.

By JULIE MANGURTEN WEINBERG
24/08/2024

Voices from the Arab press: One issue won’t be discussed at DNC

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

By THE MEDIA LINE
24/08/2024

Democratic Party tiptoes nimbly around Israel at DNC

The Democratic Party carefully navigated itself, avoiding major Israel-related controversies while sidestepping direct mentions of Israel in key speeches.

23/08/2024

Grapevine, August 23, 2024: Mixed emotions

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Editor's Notes: A surprising display of support for Israel at DNC

This week’s DNC proved that the Democratic Party still has deep roots in Zionism and support for the Jewish people. Let’s hope this sentiment continues. 

23/08/2024

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's childhood friend is raising awareness to bring him home

Jeremiah Smith talks about discovering his friend was being held by Hamas, and the steps he's taken to raise awareness to bring Hersch home.

By JULIE MANGURTEN WEINBERG
23/08/2024

'Rampant antisemitism on campus': Free speech vs. civil rights in schools

Concerns about campus climate are heightened as students return to school after a contentious spring marked by anti-Israel demonstrations.

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