Longtime Skokie mayor who fought antisemitism retires, cites Trump worries

Could Fighting Antisemitism Cause More Antisemitism? - WhoWhatWhy

As antisemitism once again raises its ugly head in America, the treasured Jewish holiday of Passover seems even more poignant than before. It began Saturday night, when millions of Jews gathered around tables fulfilling the tradition of the Seder, which starts after a reading of the Haggadah, an ancient rite that tells the story of the forced exodus of the ill-treated Israelites from Egypt. Then, if we are lucky enough, ample portions of matzo b…

Longtime Skokie mayor who fought antisemitism retires, cites Trump worries

After more than 40 years of public service, Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen is packing up his office and embarking on a new adventure: retirement. In an interview with NBC Chicago, he shared the highs and lows of his career, including his work to combat antisemitism and promote tolerance. The first test of Van Dusen’s mayoral career came a few months after he took office in 1999 when Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong was murdered in a r…

Antisemitism as a Cover for Trump’s Repressive Politics

Donald Trump has seized the megaphone of the fight against antisemitism and turned up the volume as high as possible. The question is why. The answer lies not necessarily in a genuine concern for the safety of Jews, but rather in the pursuit of a political agenda aimed at silencing critics and shutting the door […] The post Antisemitism as a Cover for Trump’s Repressive Politics appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Antisemitism as a Cover for Trump’s Repressive Politics - Other News - Voices against the tide

By Brian Hudson* – Modern Diplomacy Donald Trump has seized the megaphone of the fight against antisemitism and turned up the volume as high as possible. The question is why. Donald Trump has seized the megaphone of the fight against antisemitism and turned up the volume as high as possible. The question is why. The answer lies not necessarily in a genuine concern for the safety of Jews, but rather in the pursuit of a political agenda aimed at s…