This is the Forward’s coverage of the 2024 election season.
2024 Elections

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Politics Why Jewish Americans should be thrilled to vote for Tim Walz
Vice President Kamala Harris' new running mate is remarkably aligned with American Jewish voters — not just on the issues, but also philosophically
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Politics For voters unhappy with Democratic support for Israel, Harris’ VP pick is a victory
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz may be the best vice presidential candidate pro-Palestinian progressives could have hoped for
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Politics Harris team calls out ‘absurd’ GOP claim that sidelining Shapiro was antisemitic
Trump and top Republicans allege that his identity and Democratic politics over Israel killed Shapiro's chances
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Politics Josh Shapiro would make a great vice president — but I’m relieved he’s not running
Shapiro is a Jewish American dream; his candidacy would have been a distraction
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Politics Josh Shapiro quotes ancient rabbi in statement about not being Kamala Harris’ VP pick
“My faith teaches me that no one is required to complete the task, but neither are we free to refrain from it,” Shapiro said after losing out in the veepstakes to Tim Walz
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Politics What Tim Walz VP pick means for American Jews and Israel
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, the runner-up for the position, faced backlash over his Israel positions
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Politics Missouri Rep. Cori Bush, leading critic of Israel, faces tight primary challenge from fellow progressive with pro-Israel backing
Both candidates are prominent African-American civil rights activists
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Politics Meet America’s potential first Jewish second family: Josh Shapiro, Lori, and their 4 kids
The family celebrates Shabbat each Friday night, and has hosted events for Jewish holidays at the governor’s mansion
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Fast Forward What the ‘synagogue of Satan’ slur tells us about Christian antisemitism
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Opinion For 250 years, American Jews have answered prejudice with defiance
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