Why did Kellyanne Conway ask a Jewish reporter about his ethnicity?
by Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — What was Kellyanne Conway trying to say when she asked a Jewish reporter, “What’s your ethnicity?” During a press gaggle…
American Politics
Trump cites Israel in defending his call for Democratic congresswomen to ‘go back’ to their countries
by Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — President Donald Trump said that his call for some Democrat congresswomen to “go back” to their countries also was in…
Ilhan Omar’s anti-Semitism controversy, explained
by Emily Burack (JTA) — An anti-Semitism scandal surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., erupted this week. There are seemingly 10,000 hot takes and think pieces…
Why these Democratic presidential hopefuls voted no on an anti-BDS bill
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — AIPAC sounded relieved by the substantive Democratic backing in the Senate this week for a controversial pro-Israel bill initiated…
5 Jewish facts to know about Elizabeth Warren
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — In the waning days of 2018, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., formally declared her interest in running for the presidency….