Resistance
A Matter Of Conscience: Why I Support The Sanctuary Movement
Sanctuary cities — and other forms of resistance against unjust laws — are not only acceptable, but also necessary.
My New Year’s Resolution? No More Political Posts!
Since Donald Trump moved into the White House, I’ve shared hundreds of stories online. And do you know how many minds I’ve changed? Not one.
How a year in Trump’s America renewed my faith
Looking back on the terrifying year we’ve had since the presidency was called for Trump, one thought particularly stands out: I’m really proud of us
Why Democrats Must Ditch The Word ‘Resistance’
The R-word is everywhere you find a Democrat reeling in Trumpistan.
How To Have Empathy In The Trump Era
How do we ask people being disenfranchised to empathize with the very people whose votes empowered their disenfranchisement?
READ: Ex-Congressional Staffers Write Anti-Trump Resistance Guide
The authors include Ezra Levin, Leah Greenberg, Angel Padilla and Jeremy Haile.
German Far Right Wing Uses Image of Iconic World War II Resistance Fighter
BERLIN (JTA) — A club supporting Germany’s right-wing populist “Alternative for Deutschland” party has raised hackles by using a World War II resistance heroine to pump up support, suggesting that Germany’s current leaders have something in common with the Nazis. “Sophie Scholl would vote for AfD” reads the advertisement posted last weekend on Facebook by a local division of AfD near…
The 110 Jewish Women Who Changed France
From actress Sylvia Bataille to classicist Jacqueline de Romilly, a new book recounts the fascinating lives of 110 French Jewish women who shaped their country — or were shaped by it.
Why Are We Ignoring Palestinian Nonviolence?
This week’s media coverage showed that, unlike stories of Palestinian violence, stories of Palestinian nonviolent protest rarely get reported. Emily Hauser says this is isn’t just wrong — it’s dangerous.
Pig's Head Dumped at Ukraine Chabad Synagogue
A pig’s head was left on the doorstep of a synagogue being built in Sevastopol, the Ukrainian city’s Jewish community said.