Politics
Calls Mount for Reform of Predator-Friendly Sex Abuse Laws
A shocking child sex scandal involving the alleged abuse of 34 students at New York’s Yeshiva University High School for Boys was back in the headlines this week, three years after The Forward first uncovered the story.
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Why Jewish Republicans Should Look Past Marco Rubio — to Michael Bloomberg
There is only one hope for moderate Republicans: that a Trump/Sanders, Cruz/Sanders or Rubio/Sanders general election match-up gets Michael Bloomberg into the race as an independent, Jay Michaelson writes.
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Bernie Sanders Rises — and the Ghost of Saul Alinsky Will Surely Follow
Unless America has metamorphosed completely, it is an intolerance that is bound to emerge and grow steadily stronger if a Brooklyn-born, Jewish son of a Holocaust survivor from Poland seems poised to become America’s strongest leader, even if his name sounds lily-white American like Sanders.
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What Ted Cruz Attack on 'Crazy' Neoconservatives Means for the Jews
Ted Cruz wants to make sure you understand: “Republican” and “neoconservative” are no longer synonymous.
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What Should I Tell My Toddler About Santa?
We’re going to the in-laws for Christmas and my son’s cousins believe in Santa. What, if anything, should I tell him about jolly old St. Nick?
3 Ways Sheldon Adelson Could Handle Donald Trump
For months, Republican Party insiders have speculated who Sheldon Adelson, the pro-Israel billionaire, will back in the GOP presidential primary.
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Trump Aide Blasts Obama Hanukkah Speech — Says Shabbat Better
A top aide criticized President Barack for choosing Sunday, the first night of the Jewish Festival of Lights for his address on terrorism. A better night, he said, would have been … wait for it … wait for it … Friday (Shabbat).
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A 'Fight of the Century' Over 'Pinkwashing' and Israel
Two prominent LGBT activists take dramatically opposing sides in the fierce debate over Israel and gay rights. Jay Michaelson unpacks the dispute — and comes down firmly on one side.
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If You Defend Charlie Hebdo — Do Same for Pamela Geller
The Charlie Hebdo shootings and the attack on a Pamela Geller-organized event in Texas have raised debate about just what constitutes free speech. J.J. Goldberg says it ain’t as tough a question as it sounds.
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Why GOP's 'Sheldon Adelson Primary' Is Disgrace — and Won't Lure Jewish Voters
Don’t allow yourself to be fooled into thinking that these candidates are making a real attempt to appeal to American Jewish voters. Their presence is all about winning over a single Jewish donor: Sheldon Adelson.
In Stealth Move, Congress Backs Israeli Right's War on Settlement Boycotts
A Congressional push to combat anti-Israel boycotts also seeks to bar protests against the settlements. J.J. Goldberg explores how lawmakers are ignoring U.S. policy in their zeal to embrace the Israeli right.
