Editorial
How Trolling Journalists Harms Democracy
It’s come to this: An organization which protects journalists in dangerous countries overseas now has to worry about them at home in America.
How Bibi Just Gave Liberal Jews The Finger — And What We Can Do About It
By reneging on a compromise for the Western Wall, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dangerously upset Israel’s relationship with Diaspora Jews.
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The Religious Argument For Supporting Contraception
The debate on accessible birth control has been framed as if it’s the faithful versus the godless, but that is far from the case.
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Don’t Blame ‘The Left’ For Scalise Shooting — But It’s A Wake-Up Call For Trump-Haters
If Trump is to be held responsible for the coarsening of our political rhetoric, the left must own up to its role in this sickening trend, too.
The Sisterhood
Stephanie Burt, Harvard English Scholar, Discusses Her Transition. Read Her Letter Here.
Stephanie Burt, a Jewish professor of English, is one of the first openly transgender people to serve on the faculty of Harvard University.
Dear Europe: 3 Things You Should Know About Jared, Trump — And Us
Dear Europe: I fear that you, our European allies, are getting the wrong impression of Americans. We are not all like our current president.
Why The Forward Accepted An Ad From Jewish Voice for Peace
A Jewish Voice For Peace advertisement quotes Marwan Barghouti as a “Leader of the Palestinian Hunger Strike,” but doesn’t say why he’s in jail.
So Close But Yet So Far: Neighbors Remember The Battle Of Jerusalem
Two Jerusalem natives, one Arab and the other Jewish, reflect on their divided city, 50 years after the Six-Day War.
Donald Trump, Read The Bible: You Are Not Above The Law
Pursue justice, the Bible says. Perhaps the Jewish members of President Trump’s family can teach him some Torah.
Why The Forward Is Launching Digital Subscriptions
To continue providing the award-winning coverage you love, Forward.com is becoming a subscription site. Visitors will pay for content after viewing 10 stories.
Should We Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of The Six Day War — Or Despair?
The Six Day War, which broke our 50 years ago next month, was a historic victory for Israel, absolutely. It was also a disaster for Palestinians.
