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An open letter to Dave Smith, friend to Holocaust deniers

Unreported Truths • 31 implied HN points • 02 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. Accusations of denying the Holocaust can have serious consequences. It's important to recognize when words said in jest can hurt others and lead to real harm.
  2. Aligning with people who hold dangerous beliefs can muddy one's own reputation. It's crucial to choose friends and influences wisely.
  3. Critiquing historical events like the Holocaust is valid, but it should come from a place of understanding and respect, not from promoting harmful narratives.

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 Antisemitism
  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.

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

Heterodox STEM • 220 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
💾 History 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.

We Brought Down the House

Unsafe Science • 134 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics 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

Report to House Committee on Antisemitism at Rutgers

Unsafe Science • 54 implied HN points • 04 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. Rutgers University has faced criticism for how it handled incidents of antisemitism on campus. Many students involved in protests or acts of hate faced little to no punishment.
  2. In contrast, some Jewish students were disciplined for speaking out against antisemitism. This raised concerns about fairness and protection for all students on campus.
  3. The report highlights specific cases where Rutgers seemed to protect those who promoted violence or hate while punishing those who raised concerns about it. This has sparked significant debate about campus safety and free speech.
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My debate with comedian Dave Smith on historical revisionism, antisemitism, and Israel happens at 7 p.m. Eastern tonight

Unreported Truths • 11 implied HN points • 01 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. There's a debate happening about important topics like historical revisionism and antisemitism. It focuses on serious issues, such as the Holocaust and Israel.
  2. The debate features comedian Dave Smith, who has anti-Israel views, which has led to some tension. He has been accused of supporting revisionist histories that downplay Nazi atrocities.
  3. Expect a lively discussion, as both sides have strong opinions. They'll also touch on modern antisemitism and the conflict in Gaza.

Hanukkah on the Battlefield

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 2 implied HN points • 15 Dec 25
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Antisemitism
  1. The menorah and Hanukkah represent a long, sacred tradition that ties Jewish identity to ancient ritual and the miracle of the oil.
  2. A rising wave of public antisemitism, amplified by influential voices, has dangerous real-world effects and is linked to violent attacks like the Bondi Beach massacre.
  3. Jewish communities remain resilient, defending and sharing their sacred traditions and light rather than letting hatred erase them.

Memoirs of an Antisemite

Unpopular Front • 70 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Antisemitism
  1. Identification with a strongman figure can lead to descent into antisemitism.
  2. Antisemitism simplifies complex issues and offers a sense of power through taboo indulgence.
  3. Thoughtlessness and bad faith play a role in the spread of antisemitic ideas.

Update on Twitter Ban

Unpopular Front • 70 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. Twitter ban may be due to criticizing Elon Musk and far-right politics
  2. Concerns raised about degradation of free public discourse on Twitter by certain powerful figures
  3. Tech oligarchs like Musk may want to control content moderation on social media platforms

Scapegoats: Deborah Lipstdat on how Anti-Semites go Mainstream

The Octavian Report • 0 implied HN points • 23 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. Antisemitism is seeping into mainstream politics on both the Left and the Right, and people often fail to recognize or take seriously antisemitic attitudes when they come from their own side.
  2. Criticism of Israel can cross into antisemitism or be used to delegitimize Jewish life, which pressures students and academics to self‑censor and fuels a toxic environment.
  3. Combating antisemitism is hard: education and speaking out help but aren’t a complete solution, and panic, denial, or conspiratorial rhetoric only make the problem worse.

Oldest Hatred: An interview with Abe Foxman

The Octavian Report • 0 implied HN points • 23 Dec 25
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism
  1. Anti‑Semitism is a long‑standing human prejudice that hasn’t vanished; it may not be more common but it is far more visible and emboldened today because of the internet, 24/7 media, and weakened social taboos.
  2. Singling out Israel or Jewish nationalism while excusing other nationalisms often acts as a cover for anti‑Semitism, and movements or protests that target Jews rather than state institutions cross from political critique into prejudice.
  3. The remedy is persistent education and active resistance to bullying and hate — individuals and leaders must speak up and protect minorities, because how a society treats Jews is an early warning sign for broader threats to democracy and safety.