US EditionWhat’s the definition of antisemitism? Congress doesn’t agree
- In May 2024, the U.S. House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act amid nationwide pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses.
- The bill aims to codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 antisemitism definition but faces opposition over free speech and broadness concerns.
- Critics, including senators from both parties, argue the bill may criminalize legitimate criticism of Israel’s government and threaten protected speech under the First Amendment.
- In 2024, college campuses experienced close to 1,700 incidents targeting Jewish individuals, marking an 84% rise compared to the previous year, with reports of violent demonstrations at institutions such as Harvard, UCLA, and Columbia.
- The bill remains stalled in the Senate due to free speech objections and bipartisan opposition, suggesting continued debate over balancing antisemitism protections and constitutional rights.
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page.linkNew Study Exposes Antisemitism in University Medical Centers
Antisemitism in academic medical centers located on college campuses is fostering noxious environments which deprive Jewish healthcare professionals of their civil right to work in spaces free from discrimination and hate, according to a new study by the StandWithUs Data & Analytics Department. "Academia today is increasingly cultivating an environment which is hostile to Jews,
What’s the definition of antisemitism? Congress doesn’t agree
A bill that would broaden the definition of antisemitism stalled in Congress as members debate its free speech implications. Republicans are trying to push the Antisemitism Awareness Act through Congress for the second year in a row, but they have even less momentum this time around because the college protests that fueled the 2024 support for the act have simmered down. Supporters of the bill said it’s necessary to protect the civil rights of …
Unpacking Antisemitism: A Growing Crisis in America
Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett discusses the latest political maneuverings behind the scenes in Washington. Congressman Burchett shares insights on the current political landscape, the importance of American interests abroad, and the challenges faced by Congress in promoting President Trump's agenda.
Wendy Sibbison: Antisemitism in the news
This paper should have done a better job of reporting the Anti-Defamation League’s claims of growing ”antisemitic acts of hate” on Massachusetts college campuses. ”Antisemistism incidents remain up,” [Recorder, May 1]. Buried deep in paragraph 14 is the ADL’s assertion that it “is careful to not conflate general criticism of Israel or anti-Israel activism with antisemitism.” But the content of the article proves quite the contrary. In it, the AD…
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