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24
Oct
Could Jews Vote in Early America?
Before 1776, each American colony had its own, uniquely phrased law about voter qualifications. Typically, white men over the age of 21 who owned 50 acres of land might vote, but the details varied by colony and were often a bit murky.
23
Oct
Jewish Democrats May Turn Down-Ballot Seats Blue
While the presidential race remains the state’s marquee event, several significant down-ballot races involving Jewish Democrats are also attracting attention.
24
Aug
Trump Plays the God Card Against Democrats
Donald Trump has been actively drawing God into his campaign for the past few weeks. It started with the claim earlier this month that his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, a devout Catholic, is “against God,” has “no religion” and will “hurt the Bible, hurt God.”
16
Mar
Will Coronavirus Bring Politics to a Standstill?
The nation is shutting down, its economy is grinding to a halt, but politics, so it seems, is still showing signs of vitality, perhaps even of growth.
09
Mar
Our Voters Voice Solid Support for Biden, but Disappointment that Race Is Now Between ‘Two Old White Guys’
With Super Tuesday behind us and the field now narrowed to former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders, we asked participants in the Jewish Political Voices Project who they now support for the Democratic nomination and their thoughts on the race thus far.
04
Mar
Four Takeaways from Israel’s Tri-peat Election
Israelis went to the polls yet again on March 2, for the third time in less than a year. Here are four takeaways from this week’s election.
02
Mar
Mixed* Marriages
When the couple visits friends and family, liberal Democrat Amy Weiss has a simple admonition for her conservative Republican husband, Lou: “Just don’t be yourself.”
26
Feb
Following the Nevada Caucus, Who Do Our Voters Support?
As we head into Super Tuesday, we asked participants in the Jewish Political Voices Project whether they have changed their candidate choices following the first three contests in Iowa, New Hampshire and Nevada.
24
Feb
Bernie’s AIPAC Boycott
Bernie Sanders announced Sunday that he will not attend AIPAC’s annual policy conference next week. “The Israeli people have the right to live in peace and security. So do the Palestinian people. I remain concerned about the platform AIPAC provides for leaders who express bigotry and oppose basic Palestinian rights. For that reason I will not attend their conference,” Sanders wrote, promising that as president, he will “support the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians and do everything possible to bring peace and security to the region.”
21
Nov
All You Need to Know About Netanyahu’s Indictment
What happened today?
For the first time in Israel’s history, a sitting prime minister has been indicted on criminal charges. The mos...
23
May
Opinion | Will 2020 Be the Year of ‘Jexodus’?
The party of Trump is a far cry from the party of Reagan. The concern of the Trump base with immigration, like the language of “America First” or the use of tropes favored by white nationalists are not issues that attract American Jews. It is early days, but I suspect the GOP’s hopes will be dashed once again.
06
May
The U.S. and the Aftermath of the Israeli Elections
In Israel, the April elections are over. President Rivlin has sworn in the 21st Knesset and given Prime Minister Netanyahu a month to form the next government of Israel.