Sydney Zorowitz
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Every major free speech org has said the IHRA definition suppresses constitutionally protected speech. Every major human rights group has said it suppresses legitimate advocacy. The scandal is that Adams adopted the definition, not that Mamdani rejected it. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/n...
Inside Mamdani’s Decision to Revoke Executive Orders That Backed Israel
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Every major free speech org has said the IHRA definition suppresses constitutionally protected speech. Every major human rights group has said it suppresses legitimate advocacy. The scandal is that Adams adopted the definition, not that Mamdani rejected it. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/n...
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“I just don’t understand why I can’t sleep” she said while staring at the little glowing box of doom in her hand
January 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
“I just don’t understand why I can’t sleep” she said while staring at the little glowing box of doom in her hand
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What is this with these people suddenly realizing the crowd they they hang out with are who they always said they were.
October 30, 2025 at 11:17 PM
What is this with these people suddenly realizing the crowd they they hang out with are who they always said they were.
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Unless you are a member of the Jewish community you can’t possibly understand how big this is.
Many of us felt absolutely hopeless about this for a long time.
A LOT of hard work went into changing these hearts and minds.
Many of us felt absolutely hopeless about this for a long time.
A LOT of hard work went into changing these hearts and minds.
October 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Unless you are a member of the Jewish community you can’t possibly understand how big this is.
Many of us felt absolutely hopeless about this for a long time.
A LOT of hard work went into changing these hearts and minds.
Many of us felt absolutely hopeless about this for a long time.
A LOT of hard work went into changing these hearts and minds.
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“Film things you see happening…Be loud for America” is quite the rallying cry.
Illinois Gov. Pritzker ahead of Trump National Guard deployment:
"To Chicagoans... Look out for your communities and your neighbours. Know your rights. Film things that you see happening... Authoritarians thrive on your silence. Be loud for America."
"To Chicagoans... Look out for your communities and your neighbours. Know your rights. Film things that you see happening... Authoritarians thrive on your silence. Be loud for America."
September 2, 2025 at 8:37 PM
“Film things you see happening…Be loud for America” is quite the rallying cry.
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We have concentration camps in America and it still has not truly hit public consciousness or the level of discussion we see around other subjects.
This is how these things become normalized. We simply cannot let ourselves become desensitized, we *have* to keep pushing the discussion.
This is how these things become normalized. We simply cannot let ourselves become desensitized, we *have* to keep pushing the discussion.
A former “Alligator Alcatraz” worker says detainees are subject to “inhumane” conditions — packed by the hundreds into cages without sunlight, with overflowing toilets and limited access to showers.
Former 'Alligator Alcatraz' worker describes 'inhumane' conditions inside
In an exclusive report, NBC6 spoke with a former corrections officer who says she saw hundreds held in cages with no sunlight, backed up toilets and little access to showers.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:36 PM
We have concentration camps in America and it still has not truly hit public consciousness or the level of discussion we see around other subjects.
This is how these things become normalized. We simply cannot let ourselves become desensitized, we *have* to keep pushing the discussion.
This is how these things become normalized. We simply cannot let ourselves become desensitized, we *have* to keep pushing the discussion.
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I would also say that the state of Israel’s decades-long insistence that they both represent all jews and any criticism, including clearly legitimate criticism, of their actions equals antisemitism has only served to endanger jews around the world.
31. An increasing number of Democrats – including a majority of young Democrats and many young Jews – recognize that protecting Jewish safety in the U.S. has no connection with supporting the state of Israel. Antisemitism and opposition to Israel are viewed as two completely separate issues.
July 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I would also say that the state of Israel’s decades-long insistence that they both represent all jews and any criticism, including clearly legitimate criticism, of their actions equals antisemitism has only served to endanger jews around the world.
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Shame on everyone whose primary concern is the redemption of Israel and Zionism
We are supposed to sanctify life, not borders, not violent political institutions
SANCTIFY LIFE
We are supposed to sanctify life, not borders, not violent political institutions
SANCTIFY LIFE
July 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Shame on everyone whose primary concern is the redemption of Israel and Zionism
We are supposed to sanctify life, not borders, not violent political institutions
SANCTIFY LIFE
We are supposed to sanctify life, not borders, not violent political institutions
SANCTIFY LIFE
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American Jewish institutions will never wash their hands clean of this sanctioning of the murder of children. Of men. Of brothers. Of women. Of aunties. Of grandfathers. Of mothers. Of people.
Shande shande shande on all of you
Shande shande shande on all of you
July 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
American Jewish institutions will never wash their hands clean of this sanctioning of the murder of children. Of men. Of brothers. Of women. Of aunties. Of grandfathers. Of mothers. Of people.
Shande shande shande on all of you
Shande shande shande on all of you
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I know, this is super racist, but I can't stop chuckling at him posting this right before July 4th.
Is Mr. Western Civilization gonna eat hot dogs and hamburgers and chips with utensils?
How can you even eat chips with utensils. A ladle? Tongs?
Is Mr. Western Civilization gonna eat hot dogs and hamburgers and chips with utensils?
How can you even eat chips with utensils. A ladle? Tongs?
June 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I know, this is super racist, but I can't stop chuckling at him posting this right before July 4th.
Is Mr. Western Civilization gonna eat hot dogs and hamburgers and chips with utensils?
How can you even eat chips with utensils. A ladle? Tongs?
Is Mr. Western Civilization gonna eat hot dogs and hamburgers and chips with utensils?
How can you even eat chips with utensils. A ladle? Tongs?
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You hear this a lot on the left but it isn't true. USAID did not "fail to tell its story to Americans," the right targeted the agency with lies and misinformation.
Ultimately this narrative turns conservative attacks into even more calls for the left to reform.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/o...
Ultimately this narrative turns conservative attacks into even more calls for the left to reform.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/o...
June 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
You hear this a lot on the left but it isn't true. USAID did not "fail to tell its story to Americans," the right targeted the agency with lies and misinformation.
Ultimately this narrative turns conservative attacks into even more calls for the left to reform.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/o...
Ultimately this narrative turns conservative attacks into even more calls for the left to reform.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/o...
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Ok that’s it this is a concerted group effort there is no denying it. The Dem establishment got together in a back room and said “how are we gonna stop this man from making change in the party he is too dangerously progressive and popular.”
And then they all agreed “use the Jews.”
And then they all agreed “use the Jews.”
Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell says of Zohran Mamdani: "I don't associate myself with what he has said about the Jewish people."
June 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Ok that’s it this is a concerted group effort there is no denying it. The Dem establishment got together in a back room and said “how are we gonna stop this man from making change in the party he is too dangerously progressive and popular.”
And then they all agreed “use the Jews.”
And then they all agreed “use the Jews.”
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Because zohran being Muslim and therefore responsible for all anti semitism is Islamophobic. He has repeatedly denounced anti semitism and his faith keeps getting attacked over and over again.
June 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Because zohran being Muslim and therefore responsible for all anti semitism is Islamophobic. He has repeatedly denounced anti semitism and his faith keeps getting attacked over and over again.
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It should go without saying but historically people who propose denaturalization are not, as my grandfather would say, good for the Jews
This is a shockingly racist call by a House Republican for Zohran Mamdani to be denaturalized and deported. But instead of being viewed as unserious, it's now being promoted and circulated by LibsOfTikTok, Benny Johnson and MAGA regulars.
Democrats need to understand that Republicans are serious.
Democrats need to understand that Republicans are serious.
June 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It should go without saying but historically people who propose denaturalization are not, as my grandfather would say, good for the Jews
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Good morning friends. This kid is spot on 👏🏼💙
June 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Good morning friends. This kid is spot on 👏🏼💙
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And as a Jewish person, I don't want incidents like today in Boulder or two weeks ago in D.C. used as justification for preemptive clampdowns on those protesting peacefully for Palestinians. It all just needs to stop.
I don't want to see a single person saying this was warranted by the carnage in Gaza, that this was for Palestinians.
I am a Palestinian person and I do not want senseless acts of terror committed in my name. I don't want Jewish organizations to need extra security because of fear of violence.
I am a Palestinian person and I do not want senseless acts of terror committed in my name. I don't want Jewish organizations to need extra security because of fear of violence.
June 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
And as a Jewish person, I don't want incidents like today in Boulder or two weeks ago in D.C. used as justification for preemptive clampdowns on those protesting peacefully for Palestinians. It all just needs to stop.
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Thread of the day. Future gens - if in a free society - will wonder why we let Nazi-curious enthusiasts define antisemitism, grossly trivialize it to crush opposition to Israel’s genocide in Gaza and then weaponize it to destroy our rights. My fellow Jews who support this are cutting our throats.
This is unbridled chauvinistic Christian zionist zealotry from the Heritage Foundation. It is Constitutionally blasphemous, basically blowing up the First Amendment and disappearing the establishment clause in pursuit of the segregationist authoritarian Gilead of Paul Weyrich's dreams.
This is a must-read: The Trump administration's use of anti-semitism to attack immigrants and higher education mirrors plans by a group of Christian nationalists in the Heritage Foundation (which produced Project 2025). 🧵
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
May 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Thread of the day. Future gens - if in a free society - will wonder why we let Nazi-curious enthusiasts define antisemitism, grossly trivialize it to crush opposition to Israel’s genocide in Gaza and then weaponize it to destroy our rights. My fellow Jews who support this are cutting our throats.
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I feel like we need to keep saying this because it’s so insane: This is a legal U.S. resident who has been detained for over a month now for his political opinions.
The Department of Homeland Security denied Mahmoud Khalil permission to attend the birth of his first child, who was delivered at a New York hospital on Monday, according to emails reviewed by The New York Times.
Mahmoud Khalil’s Son Arrives After ICE Refuses to Let Him Attend Birth
Mr. Khalil, a permanent resident detained in Louisiana, had requested a monitored furlough for the birth. His request was denied in less than an hour.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I feel like we need to keep saying this because it’s so insane: This is a legal U.S. resident who has been detained for over a month now for his political opinions.
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It makes sense the ADL doesn't want voices like mine represented at a conference on antisemitism. Like many Jews I am diametrically opposed to their approach, which has rolled out the rug for authoritarianism & made all of us less safe. My remarks- benlorber.com/2025/03/25/r...
April 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It makes sense the ADL doesn't want voices like mine represented at a conference on antisemitism. Like many Jews I am diametrically opposed to their approach, which has rolled out the rug for authoritarianism & made all of us less safe. My remarks- benlorber.com/2025/03/25/r...
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Cory Booker as he breaks Strom Thurmond's speaking record: "I'm not here because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because as powerful as he was, the people are more powerful."
April 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Cory Booker as he breaks Strom Thurmond's speaking record: "I'm not here because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because as powerful as he was, the people are more powerful."
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It's important to realize that these folks (and there are many) genuinely do not think Jews who criticize Israel are Jewish.
This translates into how they think about antisemitism, solidarity, etc. If you don't think someone is Jewish, you also don't think they can be targets of antisemitism.
This translates into how they think about antisemitism, solidarity, etc. If you don't think someone is Jewish, you also don't think they can be targets of antisemitism.
April 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
It's important to realize that these folks (and there are many) genuinely do not think Jews who criticize Israel are Jewish.
This translates into how they think about antisemitism, solidarity, etc. If you don't think someone is Jewish, you also don't think they can be targets of antisemitism.
This translates into how they think about antisemitism, solidarity, etc. If you don't think someone is Jewish, you also don't think they can be targets of antisemitism.
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Sen. Cory Booker has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 13 hours — taking aim at Trump, Musk, and America's 'moral moment'.
Just after hitting the 12-hour mark, Booker said, "I am standing here because of a national crisis that is growing."
Just after hitting the 12-hour mark, Booker said, "I am standing here because of a national crisis that is growing."
April 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Sen. Cory Booker has been speaking on the Senate floor for more than 13 hours — taking aim at Trump, Musk, and America's 'moral moment'.
Just after hitting the 12-hour mark, Booker said, "I am standing here because of a national crisis that is growing."
Just after hitting the 12-hour mark, Booker said, "I am standing here because of a national crisis that is growing."
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"In Gaza, human shields are used by Israeli soldiers at least six times a day...Today, almost every platoon keeps a "shawish," and no infantry force enters a house before a "shawish" clears it. This means there are four "shawishes" in a company, twelve in a battalion, at least 36 in a brigade. 1/4
In Gaza, almost every IDF platoon keeps a human shield, a sub-army of Palestinian slaves | Opinion
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www.haaretz.com
March 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
"In Gaza, human shields are used by Israeli soldiers at least six times a day...Today, almost every platoon keeps a "shawish," and no infantry force enters a house before a "shawish" clears it. This means there are four "shawishes" in a company, twelve in a battalion, at least 36 in a brigade. 1/4
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i sent my kid to jewish day school at our local jcc for five years and he came out knowing how to sing hatikvah by heart but not say the shema
March 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
i sent my kid to jewish day school at our local jcc for five years and he came out knowing how to sing hatikvah by heart but not say the shema