Andrew Lapin

By Andrew Lapin

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  Deborah Lipstadt has second thoughts about tying Jackson synagogue arsonist to ‘Globalize the Intifada’

  By prematurely suggesting that an arson attack was linked to pro-Palestinian activism, the former antisemitism envoy highlighted the broader challenge of confronting bigotry from across the ideological spectrum

  By Andrew Lapin Jan 14, 2026 | 4 min read
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  Fundraiser for ICE agent who killed Renee Good includes antisemitic attack on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey

  The campaign deleted language noting that Frey is Jewish after drawing criticism online

  By Andrew Lapin Jan 12, 2026 | 4 min read
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  Cooper Union settles antisemitism case with 10 Jewish students who were barricaded in library after Oct. 7

  The college agreed to compensate the students and hire a Title VI coordinator

  By Andrew Lapin Jan 8, 2026 | 2 min read
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  JD Vance continues to minimize right-wing antisemitism as fringe influencers gain ground

  Also this week, Tucker Carlson this week interviewed antisemitic conspiracy theorist Ian Carroll

  By Andrew Lapin Jan 8, 2026 | 3 min read
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  He researches antisemitism for a living. Why does the State Department want to kick him out of the country?

  Imran Ahmed, who runs the Center for Countering Digital Hate, has worked with mainstream Jewish groups

  By Andrew Lapin Jan 6, 2026 | 7 min read
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  How Jewish politics are shaping the 2026 election map, from coast to coast

  In New York, Maine, Michigan and more, antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment are driving high-stakes contests

  By Andrew Lapin Jan 1, 2026 | 6 min read
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  Rep. Randy Fine’s incendiary comments on Muslims alarm many Jews — without denting his standing on the pro-Israel right

  The Florida Republican’s comments have drawn accusations of hate speech from Jewish critics even as AIPAC, the Republican Jewish Coalition and some Jewish conservatives continue to back him

  By Andrew Lapin Dec 31, 2025 | 7 min read
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  Jewish groups defend European media monitors banned for what State Dept. calls ‘censorship’ 

  One of the activists 'dedicated his career to fighting online hate and extremism,' said Amy Spitalnick

  By Andrew Lapin Dec 24, 2025 | 7 min read