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Watching America in crisis, and dreading Trumpism’s global spread
As a Jewish woman of color, watching Trump’s behavior has been painful, to say the least.
‘Don’t vote for a Jew’: London mayoral hopeful suspended
“I am deeply ashamed of the ignorant and abusive language,” Geeta Sidhu-Robb of the Liberal Democrats party said after the video surfaced.
UK union expels member after Jewish applicant rejected for ‘zionism’
The Acorn union apologized to the man who received the message and to the Jewish community.The post [British renters’ union expels member after…
British rapper Wiley repeats tropes about Jewish power and money in new interview
Wiley said his initial social media tirade against Jews was triggered by Nick Cannon espousing conspiracy theories on his podcast.
U.K. renters’ union rejects Jewish applicant saying ‘sorry, no time for Zionists’
The Acorn Union later apologized for the message sent through Instagram and said it was investigating who sent the message.
English pub patron to Jewish student: ‘We should have f***ing gassed the lot of you’
Danielle Greyman, a 21-year-old sociology student, filmed the incident at a pub in Leeds. The patron self-identified to her that he was German.
British pop stars condemn anti-Semitism after rapper Wiley’s tweets
Hundreds of British musicians and music industry leaders have signed an open letter condemning anti-Semitism.
Rapper Wiley apologizes for comments about Jews — then offers more
Asked about his issues with Jews he has worked with, Wiley said that they are “rich” and have worldwide “heritage.”
Trustee of Britain’s largest Muslim charity resigns over anti-Semitic posts
One post reportedly called the Palestinian terror group Hamas “the purest resistance movement in modern history.”
British lecturer fired for racist, anti-Semitic comments
A British university lecturer was fired for making racist claims, including that “Jewish people are the cleverest in the world.”