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Political violence is a consequence of the politics of anathema

Jonathan S. Tobin - JNS.org — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:12:54 +0000

The latest attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump demonstrates anew that, like the toleration of antisemitism, the demonization of opponents leads to the unthinkable. We’ve been through this so many times that perhaps it’s futile even to raise the possibility that the temperature of political discourse should be lowered. But after the third attempt to […]

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The politics of selective outrage

Michael Gencher — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:49:15 +0000

Today, one politician offered the predictable line that “Australia’s voice should be one that supports restraint, reinforces international law, and works towards a more stable and peaceful region”, echoing statements we have heard repeatedly from others over the past few days. Fine words. Lofty words. But empty ones. Because in practice this type of statement […]

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‘Bring us together’: PM holds firm on terrorist review

AAP — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:07:22 +0000

The federal government is remaining steadfast in its commitment to a mass shooting probe as Jewish communities continue to demand a full royal commission. Anthony Albanese says his job as leader is to unite Australians as pressure continues to mount to establish a wide-ranging national royal commission into the Bondi terrorist attack. In his most […]

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‘Desperately sorry’: Wong apologises to Jewish community after Bondi attack

Rob Klein — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:42:13 +0000

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has apologised to Australians and the Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack, conceding the federal government could have done more to confront antisemitism and hate speech. Wong has been criticised by opposition politicians and members of the Jewish community for her absence in the aftermath of the antisemitic terrorist […]

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Words stopped being enough a long time ago — consequences are long overdue

Michael Gencher — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:24:13 +0000

Across Australia, for more than two years, we’ve witnessed a dangerous decline — not just in rhetoric, but in leadership, accountability, and moral courage. The result is a nation increasingly failing to protect its Jewish community — and, by extension, the values that define us all. This past weekend laid that failure bare. Neo-Nazis from […]

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‘Disgust’: US diplomat attacks ALP’s Palestine decision

AAP — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:35:33 +0000

America’s ambassador to Israel has taken aim at the federal government’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood at a United Nations meeting in September. America’s ambassador to Israel has hit out at Australia’s decision to recognise Palestine, saying the US is “disappointed” by the decision. Mike Huckabee, who was appointed to the ambassadorial role by President […]

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INTO THE FRAY: Europe veers Right—towards Israel and Trump?

Martin Sherman — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:48:02 +0000

There are accumulating—albeit belated—signs of a new political assertiveness in Europe, together with a growing appreciation of Israeli resolve and Trumpian toughness …this concept [of multi-culturalism] has failed, and failed utterly—Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, 2010 Winds of change are finally beginning to blow in Europe. With them, they carry potential implications not only for […]

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Sussan Ley reassures the Jewish community

Henry Benjamin — Tue, 13 May 2025 06:49:17 +0000

Sussan Ley has been elected as the first woman to lead the Liberal Party in the Australian parliament. Although under pressure with her mother dying in Albury, the new Leader of the Opposition faced the media with composure and confidence. A journalist asked her: “In comments you’ve made over the years, you told parliament that […]

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Chicago and other charades

Michael Kuttner — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:37:22 +0000

As a non-American, I am always astounded when every four years millions of dollars are spent in hosting Hollywood style political extravaganzas. One would have thought that by now a much better and more intelligent method might have been found in order to choose a candidate for President of the United States. It seems to […]

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Eulogies

Michael Kuttner — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:56:12 +0000

The accepted protocol when speaking at a funeral is to praise the deceased’s achievements and overlook any negative traits. However, what should one do when the deeds of the deceased are so horrendous that there are no redeeming features that can honestly be recounted? Additionally, when faced with delivering a political “eulogy” on the retirement […]

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