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Are ‘Islamists in Charge of Britain’?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 6241 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism Democracy Extremism
  1. There have been increased incidents of antisemitism and violence in London, causing safety concerns for Jewish schools and worshippers.
  2. The British Parliament faced a situation where fear of Islamist violence influenced decision-making, leading to deviations from parliamentary norms.
  3. The rise of Islamist extremism in Britain has created a pressing need for immediate and decisive action, including arrests and deportations of individuals inciting violence or religious hatred.

Union Lawyers Call Jewish Colleagues ‘Deranged’ and ‘Fascist’

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2290 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Labor relations Antisemitism
  1. Jewish lawyers in a labor union faced hostility and abuse for supporting Israel, leading to a congressional investigation for antisemitism.
  2. Messages from the union's group chat included accusations against Israel of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and apartheid.
  3. The union resolution in support of a cease-fire in Gaza faced criticism for detracting from the main purpose of the union, which is to fight for workers' rights.

Misunderstanding antisemitism in America

Slow Boring • 5562 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism Ideology Discrimination
  1. College campuses are not hotbeds of antisemitism, and education tends to decrease antisemitic attitudes.
  2. Views on Israel do not equate to antisemitism, and it's essential to distinguish criticism of Israel from antisemitism.
  3. Most Americans are not antisemitic, and the US is inclusive, but there are historical antisemitic legacies that still need to be addressed.

Why This Berkeley Professor Is Sleeping in His Office

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1085 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Protests Antisemitism Higher education
  1. Ron Hassner staged a sit-in protest in his UC Berkeley office to address rising campus Jew-hatred due to inaction by the administration.
  2. There was a violent incident at UC Berkeley involving pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups, leading to campus tensions and fear among Jewish students.
  3. Hassner's demands to the university include keeping Sather Gate open, issuing apologies to disrupted speakers, and providing staff with Islamophobia and antisemitism training.
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The Perfect Recipe For A Real Antisemitism Crisis

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1909 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism Genocide Government Control Media bias Conspiracy Theories
  1. Creating a real antisemitism crisis involves committing evil acts under a Jewish flag and linking them to the Jewish people and faith.
  2. Promoting antisemitism requires desensitizing people to warning signs, dehumanizing Jewish individuals, and reinforcing conspiracy theories.
  3. To exacerbate antisemitism, one must incite hatred towards Jews, use it to justify further atrocities, and establish a cycle of violence and hatred.

EXCLUSIVE: Public Schoolers Are Paid $1,400 a Pop to Become Social Justice Warriors

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 969 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social justice Education Activism Antisemitism Inclusivity
  1. An activist group in California has been paid by a school district to provide equity and leadership training to students and teachers.
  2. The activist group pays high school students to participate in their programs, which are focused on marginalized youth.
  3. Some teachers and parents have concerns about the group's influence and messaging, seeing it as propagandistic and potentially harmful to students' education.

One Hundred Days of War

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2522 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine conflict Antisemitism
  1. The events of October 7 and the aftermath have led to a shift in understanding and perspectives for many individuals.
  2. The war in Gaza has served as a deeper reflection of civilizational fault lines, making the conflicts feel existential and fundamentally challenging previous ideologies.
  3. The silence and lack of action from certain groups regarding the atrocities during the war highlight a collapse of universal principles and a tendency towards 'us vs. them' mentalities.

A New York School Wipes Israel off the Map. Chris Christie’s Hot-Mic Dropout. Intergenerational Fight Club.

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2596 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Antisemitism Presidential Election Air Travel
  1. Teaching kids about different cultures must be done carefully to avoid misinformation or biases.
  2. Generational gaps and misunderstandings exist, but it's important to acknowledge the unique qualities and challenges of each generation.
  3. Misinformation and sensationalism can quickly lead to harmful stereotypes and fuel conspiracy theories, highlighting the importance of responsible reporting.

Dear Friends in the Conservative Movement

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 4697 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Conservative movement Progressive Movement Antisemitism Israel Silence
  1. Progressives in the media and certain groups are supporting Hamas and questioning Israel during recent events.
  2. Conservative figures, like Candace Owens and Andrew Tate, have been quiet or even supportive of Hamas, showing concerning views.
  3. It's important for the conservative movement to address and distance itself from individuals who cannot defend Israel or condemn Hamas.

A newsletter of despair

Striking 13 • 3234 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Conflict Humanitarian Antisemitism Political Philosophy
  1. It's vital to acknowledge the suffering of others, even when we feel safe and distant from conflicts around the world.
  2. In times of conflict, it's crucial to avoid falling into the trap of dehumanizing the 'other side' and making moral calculations about whose lives matter more.
  3. Seeking solutions in complex conflicts means embracing moral complexities, questioning binary thinking, and striving for practical, realistic steps towards peace.

Dear Marc Rowan, Bill Ackman, Jon Huntsman, et al.

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 3321 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Antisemitism Elite Institutions Political Donations
  1. Some donors are pulling funding from Ivy League institutions due to concerns about anti-Semitism on campuses.
  2. There is a call to focus diversity training on addressing anti-Semitism in addition to other forms of discrimination.
  3. Suggesting a shift in hiring focus towards graduates from institutions where values align with American ideals.

Hitler's Willing Executioners

The Ruffian • 448 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
💾 History Genocide Holocaust Antisemitism Nazism World War II
  1. Antisemitism in Germany was deeply rooted and violent, with a long history preceding the Nazi era. The widespread contempt for Jews eventually manifested in the genocide as an end goal, not just a regrettable task.
  2. Daniel Goldhagen's book 'Hitler's Willing Executioners' argues that Germans were not reluctant participants in the genocide, but willing and enthusiastic in carrying out Hitler's war on Jews, contrary to claims of coercion.
  3. The Nazi era demonstrated a genocidal impulse where killing became an end in itself, bringing about a society where Jews were considered 'socially dead people', subjected to extreme cruelty and violence with the active participation and consent of ordinary Germans.

The crumbling pillars of society

The Free Mind • 569 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Identity Antisemitism
  1. The 'Pride Pillar' at London Bridge railway station showcases confusion with its array of flags about sexual identity.
  2. Some public figures fail to address important issues like the Holocaust adequately, revealing bad pillars in society.
  3. Society is facing challenges with identity politics and the need for clear communication and genuine understanding.

Antisemitism and Universities

Bastiat's Window • 452 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Antisemitism Universities
  1. Antisemitism at universities may not be prevalent in the general population, but it can be more virulent and impactful on campus.
  2. There is a distinction between off-campus and on-campus antisemitism, with universities potentially harboring the most extreme forms.
  3. Prevalence alone does not define the impact of antisemitism, but rather the intensity of the variants matters, particularly in university settings.

Big Government And Big Corporations Wage World War On Free Speech

Public • 342 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Social media Antisemitism
  1. Big government and big corporations are attacking free speech on social media platforms.
  2. Allegations against Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) as a platform for hate speech are being questioned.
  3. Reports of anti-Semitic content on X by a nonprofit group and the Washington Post lack transparent data for independent verification.

On academic standards, fair play and Claudine Gay, or: Why principled liberal opposition is the wrong response to unprincipled malicious problem glasses-wearing charlatans

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 147 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Academic standards Plagiarism Antisemitism Higher education
  1. The Associated Press backtracked on their plagiarism allegations against Claudine Gay.
  2. Some readers question the reasons behind Gay's resignation.
  3. Gay's resignation symbolizes a defeat for diversity in American higher education.

We Brought Down the House

Unsafe Science • 134 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Free speech Corruption Antisemitism
  1. Reported on how foreign funding impacts political corruption in American institutions of higher education
  2. Highlighted how speech intolerance and antisemitism are associated with funding from foreign regimes in universities
  3. Influence from external actors on university campuses led to a lack of accountability in protecting free speech and academic freedom

Antisemitism permeates China’s internet after conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas

Wenhao’s news blog • 255 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism China Israel Palestine Conspiracy Theories
  1. In the wake of conflict between Israel and Hamas, antisemitism has been spreading on China's internet.
  2. Despite Beijing's call for ending violence, Chinese netizens strongly support Palestine and express dislike towards Jews.
  3. Conspiracy theories about Jews controlling politics and wealth have perpetuated antisemitism on China's internet for years.

On the communist origins of diversity, equality, and inclusion ideology

Heterodox STEM • 220 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
💾 History Communism Totalitarianism Ideology Academia Antisemitism
  1. The communist origins of diversity, equality, and inclusion ideology can be traced back to Lenin and Soviet history.
  2. Lenin promoted reducing high salaries and creating ideological control in Soviet Union which has parallels to current movements in academia.
  3. There are alarming similarities between the practices of diversity, equality, and inclusion initiatives in academia and the ideological control in the Soviet Union, leading to the censorship of ideas and persecution of dissent.