Dave Goldiner is the Forward’s director of digital media. Dave is a veteran journalist who has spent two decades working at newspapers in the United States and Africa. A native New Yorker, Goldiner wrote for the New York Daily News, where he covered some of the biggest stories of our time, including the attacks of September 11, along with thousands of stories of hope and heartbreak. He also studied and worked in Southern Africa and has written for publications in South Africa and Zimbabwe. He holds masters degrees in journalism and public administration from Columbia University. Dave can be reached at goldiner@forward.com, or follow him on Twitter @davegoldiner
Dave Goldiner
By Dave Goldiner
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Fast Forward Harvey Weinstein Brushes Off Scandal Reports As Movie Material
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein dismissed reports of a sexual harassment scandal — even as he hired powerhouse lawyers in anticipation of upcoming bombshell exposes. “The story sounds so good, I want to buy the movie rights,” scoffed the 65-year-old producer to the Hollywood Reporter. Despite the bravado, Weinstein has hired Lisa Bloom, who specializes in…
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Fast Forward Why Did Jared Kushner Register To Vote As A Woman?
Jared Kushner reportedly registered to vote as a woman — and has been voting that way for the past 8 years. The presidential son-in-law’s New York state registration claims Kushner is “female” and says that he is not affiliated with any party, Wired reported. Kushner registered in 2009 and last voted in the presidential election…
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Fast Forward Democrats Open Probe Into Jared Kushner’s Emails
Democrats in Congress are launching an investigation into Jared Kushner’s reported use of a private email address for government business. Elijah Cummings of Maryland sent a letter to Kushner on Monday, warning the presidential son-in-law and adviser to preserve all his personal emails. Cummings suggested he will eventually demand all the correspondence, Politico reported. Politico…
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What does tzimmes have to do with the fraud trial of the New Jersey senator Robert Menendez? Plenty, it turns out. The Jewish holiday favorite was first referenced last week by Judge William H. Walls, the non-Jewish judge presiding over the case, when he compared his decision to allow certain evidence in the case to…
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Fast Forward Anthony Weiner And Huma Abedin Plead For Secret Divorce Trial
Anthony Weiner and his soon-to-be ex, Huma Abedin, pleaded with a judge to allow them to keep their divorce case secret. The disgraced ex-lawmaker, whose sexting scandal helped hand the White House to Donald Trump, urged a Manhattan judge to allow the case to be considered as Anonymous vs. Anonymous to frustrate reporters seeking dirt…
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Fast Forward Trump Lawyers Wanted Jared Kushner Dumped Over Russia Probe
President Trump’s legal team reportedly wanted Jared Kushner fired over his involvement in the Russia collusion scandal — but his father-in-law refused to dump him. The Wall Street Journal said “some” of Trump’s shifting legal team recommended in June that Kushner be ousted from his position as a top White House adviser. Trump, whose daughter…
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Fast Forward Gorka Lashes Out At Liberal Jews As ‘Basically Anti-Israel’
Ousted White House adviser Sebastian Gorka lashed out at liberal American Jews, saying they “have basically become anti-Israel.” Gorka claimed he had come under attack because of his pro-Israel stance — not his long association with far right wing Hungarian group that was allied to the Nazis. “I’ve been a great friend of Israel and…
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Fast Forward Orthodox Couple Dies When Raging Fire Traps Them In Brooklyn Home
An Orthodox Brooklyn couple died when a raging fire ripped through their Boro Park home — as their teenage daughter screamed for help. Howard and Evelyn Gluck, who left behind four children, were trapped in the back of their wood frame home when the blaze erupted around 4 a.m. on Monday. “My parents are in…
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