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Zohran Mamdani aims to change NYC’s definition of ‘antisemitism’ endorsed by a Holocaust remembrance organization.

Zohran Mamdani aims to change NYC's definition of 'antisemitism' endorsed by a Holocaust remembrance organization.

Democratic Mayoral Candidate Takes Stance on Anti-Semitism Definition Zoran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for mayor, recently announced that he would abandon the International Holocaust Memory Union’s definition of “anti-Semitism” if elected. He expressed that his administration would align with the Biden administration’s approach to tackling anti-Semitism, focusing on education, community engagement, and accountability to reverse […]

Judge drops case involving Wyoming sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma and transgender member Artemis Langford, referencing broad definition of woman.

Judge drops case involving Wyoming sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma and transgender member Artemis Langford, referencing broad definition of woman.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Sorority Over Transgender Membership US District Judge Alan B. Johnson recently dismissed a lawsuit from a former University of Wyoming student challenging a sorority’s decision to permit transgender women to join. This dismissal follows an earlier ruling where Johnson found that the sorority had the right to define “women” based on […]

Columbia professor might depart from the university because of its new definition of antisemitism

Columbia professor might depart from the university because of its new definition of antisemitism

Concerns Rise in Academia Over New Anti-Semitism Definition Marianne Hirsch, a prominent genocide scholar at Columbia University, has long relied on the writings of Hannah Arendt, particularly regarding Nazi war crimes. Yet, following Colombia’s recent adoption of a new definition of anti-Semitism—which classifies certain criticisms of Israel as hate speech—Hirsch worries that referencing Arendt’s influential […]

L.A. Mayor’s Words Characterize ‘Definition of Insurrection’

L.A. Mayor's Words Characterize 'Definition of Insurrection'

Response to Mayor Bass’ Rhetoric Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has drawn sharp criticism from White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. He characterized her remarks as “a definition of rebellion,” particularly in light of Democratic accusations directed at the Trump administration concerning unrest in the city. Mayor Bass emphasized the need to quell […]

Eric Adams issues an executive order to adopt the Holocaust remembrance organization’s definition of antisemitism

Eric Adams issues an executive order to adopt the Holocaust remembrance organization's definition of antisemitism

Mayor Adams Takes Steps Against Anti-Semitism On Sunday, Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism, aiming to enhance his city’s efforts in combating hatred towards Jews. He also proposed legislation encouraging city councils to approve this definition, seen by many Jewish leaders as essential in […]

Lady Hale claims court ruling on the legal definition of a woman was misunderstood

Supreme Court Ruling on Gender Interpretation Sparks Debate Brenda Hale has expressed that the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the legal definition of women, rooted in biological sex, was “misinterpreted.” At the Charleston Literary Festival in East Sussex, she, the first female president of the Supreme Court, emphasized that her intention wasn’t to undermine the court’s […]