Civil rights
New Missouri law forcing schools to target antisemitism sparks intense First Amendment concerns
It mandates that educational institutions treat antisemitic harassment or discrimination against students or employees “in an identical manner to discrimination motivated by race.”
Haverford College settles antisemitism suit with Jewish group over post-Oct. 7 actions
US Education Department removes rules against discrimination, civil rights groups condemned move
Iranian political prisoner accused of conspiring with Israel brutally beaten in prison
Malcolm X's convicted killers to be exonerated - Manhattan DA
He was shot dead at New York City's Audubon Ballroom while preparing to deliver a speech. Three members of the Nation of Islam were convicted in the shooting.
Will Israel take next steps in advancing civil marriage? - opinion
Parties, like Yesh Atid, Yisrael Beytenu, Labor and Meretz have repeatedly declared their support for the introduction of civil marriage in Israel. The moment of truth is now.
Mexico City to replace Columbus statue with one of indigenous woman
The Columbus statue will be relocated to a "worthy" place in the city, the mayor said.
Students to engage in civil service based on Jewish values - Hillel
A new initiative called the "Repair Campus Corps Program" will bring Jewish students to learn and then engage in civil service based on Jewish values during the '21-'22 college year.
Thousands march in Washington, citing civil and voting rights
Pandemic has created unprecedented constitutional challenges - analysis
“The Constitution is not a suicide pact,” Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson wrote over 70 years ago. A nation’s strongest instinct, after all, is survival – even at the cost of individual rights.
Pulitzers honor Darnella Frazier for phone video of George Floyd murder
Frazier has rarely discussed the video she made, but she testified for the prosecution at Chauvin's murder trial this year
Arab-Israeli sector strike across Israel, Fatah calls for 'Day of Rage'
Israeli-Arabs across the country are striking in response to the events in east Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, and as a show of solidarity with those detained during the countrywide rioting.
Can we sort out the concept of civil liberties in a Jewish state?
Legally mandated halachic requirements have created a situation in Israel where many citizens, Jewish and non-Jewish, do not have the right to marry within the state.
Decrying ‘social justice,’ 49 people sign ‘Jewish Harper’s letter’
The letter calls on Jews to take action against the “suppression of dissent” that is said to be dominating the United States
