Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of political elections.
Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of political elections.
Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of political elections.
Welcome to the Forward’s coverage of political elections.
Steve Bannon, president-elect Donald Trump’s top adviser accused by Jewish groups of giving voice to anti-Semites and racists, did not show up at the Zionist Organization of America’s gala dinner Sunday night, despite prior announcement he would be among the guests. Bannon’s expected participation drew interest both from supporters of Trump, who viewed the event…
For some Jews who support Donald Trump and are feeling under attack by other community members after the appointment of Stephen Bannon to a top Trump White House position, a new line of defense has emerged: The Democrats are just as bad. This argument has focused in recent days on Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, the…
Donald Trump on has announced his pick for attorney general: Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions, one of the most conservative U.S. lawmakers and an early supporter of the president-elect’s proposal on banning Muslims entering the country. In a November 18 statement, Trump called Sessions a “world-class legal mind” who is “admired by legal scholars and virtually…
In the National Review, Ericka Andersen makes an important, timely point about the expression “white privilege,” and to a privilege meme she’s seen on social media, calling out Trump supporters for theirs: “For a good many white people in the U.S.,” notes Andersen, “‘privilege’ is not a word they relate to.” Andersen acknowledges “the very…
It’s been quite a week. I couldn’t quite handle covering the implications for Jews and for women, since it’s just too bleak. The implications for Muslims are more immediately terrifying, and everyone (not just Jews!) should join in registering as Muslims should it come to that. But please don’t feel you have to apologize or…
Anti-Semite? Zionist? Champion of the alt-right? In the hours after media provocateur Steven Bannon’s elevation to a senior position in president-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet, commentators and civil rights organizations slammed the move. Bannon is a complex figure. He served as a Navy officer and also worked for Goldman Sachs. He also helped run a domed…
It is a time of uncertainty for many Jewish Republicans, checking their mobile phones with a sense of hope and concern. “Everyone is getting calls,” said one activist. “I’m sure I’ll be getting one too.” He was referring, of course, to a call, or more likely an email message, from Trump Tower, where the President-elect…
Samantha Bee, the host of “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” was in a sad mood when she shot her Monday night show. “There’s a lot of blaming going on,” she said. “Bernie supporters blaming Democrats for nominating Hillary, Hillary supporters blaming Bernie supporters for damaging their candidate. The media blaming Hillary for blaming the media.”…
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