US politics

Philadelphia leaders condemn antisemitic attacks on historic synagogue

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia called the incidents "disturbing acts" that challenge "our city’s fundamental commitment to tolerance."

Green Party candidate Jill Stein’s running mate celebrated the Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Rudolph “Butch” Ware, an associate professor of history at the University of California, Santa Barbara, is running alongside Jill Stein.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
29/10/2024

Washington, Oregon ballot boxes damaged, FBI actively investigating the incident

The use of "incendiary devices" in both attacks is what connects the two incidents, officials believe.

28/10/2024

Jewish partisans amplify mainstream fears in campaign finale

Closing arguments can define a campaign in voters’ minds. They can also go unnoticed, especially when events overtake a news cycle in the days leading up to election.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
27/10/2024

Trump campaign ad features Holocaust survivor rebutting Harris’ ‘fascist’ allegation

The ad follows a mounting discourse about the use of the term “fascist” in the presidential race.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
27/10/2024

Five times when Kamala Harris changed her stance on an issue

Here are some issues on which Vice President Kamala Harris has changed her stance.

By NOAH BIERMAN/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
26/10/2024

Ex-KKK head David Duke endorses US Green Party candidate Jill Stein for president

Duke, long one of the country’s highest-profile white supremacists and antisemites, has repeatedly sought political office while spreading conspiracy theories about Jews.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
16/10/2024

JD Vance calls on Americans in Israel to vote Trump, warns of regional war

"Donald Trump was a great ally and friend of Israel. Kamala Harris has been a total disaster," Vance said.

 (L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

Low voter turnout among American Christians and Jews could impact 2024 election, study finds

A new study reveals that 104 million people of faith, including 32 million churchgoing Christians, may abstain from voting in the 2024 election, potentially reshaping the political landscape.

Will escalation in the Mideast upset the US election?

Biden and Harris have the chance now to prevent an 'October surprise' before the upcoming election.

08/10/2024
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