Trump’s Abuse of Antisemitism to Fight Civil Liberties is Reason to Not Give Him More Powers
A coalition of 10 Jewish organizations sent a letter today to Senate offices calling on them to oppose the Antisemitism Awareness Act (S.558). The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) is scheduled to meet tomorrow to consider the bill.
State Department Gutting Abandons US Principles of Democracy and Human Rights
April 22, 2025 - Earlier today Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced his plan to gut the State Department. While many details have yet to emerge, it is already clear that his plan targets longstanding US efforts to uphold the American values of democracy and human rights. These have been a pillar of American strength.
Netanyahu’s Airstrikes are an Effort to Stay in Power
March 18, 2025- Overnight, the Israeli military began a campaign of airstrikes targeting Gaza, reportedly killing more than 400 people.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could have made the choice to continue the ceasefire. He could have made the choice to prioritize the lives of the Israeli hostages still in captivity. He could have made the choice to strive to build a new government in Gaza where Hamas is sidelined. He could have made the choice to move towards peace.