Tag: Antisemitism
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Artists weigh in on controversial ‘The Zone of Interest’ Oscar speech
[ad_1] Jonathan Glazer’s words on Oscar night have been labelled “morally indefensible” and “reprehensible.” Now, several Oscar-winning directors have weighed in – including ‘Son of Saul’ director László Nemes and ‘Amy’ director Asif Kapadia. ADVERTISEMENT Controversy continues to rage regarding Jonathan Glazer’s polarizing speech at the Oscars. When the British filmmaker took the stage after…
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Second Labour candidate suspended as Starmer insists party ‘has changed’
[ad_1] Audio emerged that appeared to show former Labour MP Graham Jones use the words “f****** Israel. [ad_2] Source link
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Grime rapper Skepta removes single artwork deemed antisemitic
[ad_1] UK grime MC Skepta has removed the cover from his upcoming single and apologised over accusations the image had antisemitic implications. ADVERTISEMENT British grime MC Skepta pulled the cover art for his latest single, after the photo deemed antisemitic in criticisms online. The 41-year-old rapper released the cover art for ‘Gas Me Up (Diligent)’…
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Opinion | Looking Beyond Harvard and the Border
[ad_1] Most immigrants, like most of our colleges and universities, are still a net plus for American life. [ad_2] Source link
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Kanye West apologises to Jewish community for antisemitic comments
[ad_1] The spirit of Christmas must be upon Ye, as the controversial rapper has made an apology to the Jewish community for his repeated antisemitic comments. Reconciliation at last, or strategic amends before his new album drops? ADVERTISEMENT Kanye ‘Ye’ West has apologised to the Jewish community for his previous antisemitic comments in a new…
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Stephen Fry’s alternative Christmas speech condemns antisemitism in UK
[ad_1] Airing on British TV after King Charles III’s annual speech, Stephen Fry will address the rise of antisemitism in the UK following the 7 October attacks. Elsewhere, the British actor and broadcaster has been praised for his message about people struggling during the holidays. ADVERTISEMENT On Christmas Day, it is tradition for the British…
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Billionaire Pauses Donations to Harvard amid Plagiarism, Antisemitism Scandals: Report | National Review
[ad_1] Len Blavatnik, who is worth an estimated $31.7 billion, has donated more than $270 million to Harvard through his family foundation. [ad_2] Source link
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Opinion | Higher Education’s Slide From ‘Veritas’ to ‘My Truth’
[ad_1] Gerry Baker is Editor at Large of The Wall Street Journal. His weekly column for the editorial page, “Free Expression,” appears in The Wall Street Journal each Tuesday. Mr. Baker is also host of “WSJ at Large with Gerry Baker,” a weekly news and current affairs interview show on the Fox Business Network, and…
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Opinion | Notable & Quotable: The Interns Have Spoken
[ad_1] ‘We urge the Biden-Harris Administration . . . to support a diplomatic solution that will put an end to the illegal occupation and the Israeli apartheid.’ [ad_2] Source link
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Opinion | The True Face of the Anti-Israel Movement
[ad_1] The response in anti-Israel circles to Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre has been clarifying. Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), the tip of the spear on U.S. campuses, early on called the slaughter “a historic win for Palestinian resistance.” The tune hasn’t changed, even from the leaders pressuring President Biden. Nihad Awad, executive director of…