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He’s filing Title VI campus anti-Semitism complaints
Andrew Lapin, JTAMar 14, 2024
Zachary Marschall is the most prolific filer of anti-Semitism complaints filed under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act since Oct. 7.
Harris calls for immediate ceasefire; meets with Benny Gantz
Ron Kampeas, JTAMar 06, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris called for an immediate yet impermanent ceasefire in Gaza, placed the onus on Hamas for holding it up, and placed the onus on Israel for a...
Rep. Torres unwelcome due to pro-Israel views
Ron Kampeas, JTAFeb 29, 2024
Last week, Rep. Ritchie Torres posted two tweets about his Bronx constituents: funding centers for mental health care and public safety on the subway. Sandwiched in...
Unexpectedly, it is Republicans jeopardizing aid to Israel
Ron Kampeas, JTAFeb 21, 2024
Since Oct. 7, a growing number of Democrats have called for a ceasefire in Gaza, harshly criticized Israel or refused to send it more money. But over the past few weeks,...
Biden criticizes Israel on humanitarian aid
Ron Kampeas, JTAFeb 14, 2024
President Joe Biden is conditioning US defense assistance on not impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid. The policy announcement was made Feb. 8.
Dept. of Education responds to campus anti-Semitism
Andrew Lapin, JTAJan 18, 2024
A Jewish college student recently told Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona that he believed anti-Semitism has become “normalized” on campuses. For the secretary of...
The fallout from the presidents’ testimony
Andrew Lapin, JTADec 14, 2023
The presidents of three of the nation’s top universities told Congress that Jewish and Israeli students have felt unsafe on campus since Oct. 7 and said their schools...