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Houthis at a Glance
The Houthis are an armed political and religious group which champions Yemen's Shia Muslim minority, the Zaidis. The Houthis routinely use child soldiers in combat, impose a regressive code of Sharia, have been accused of enslaving African migrants, and are about to be re-classified as a terrorist organization by the U.S. Department of State.Read More
Disturbing moment anti-Israel protesters swarm NYC subway chanting, ‘Iran, you make us proud’

Alarming video shows anti-Israel protesters taking over a New York City subway car and horrifying Jewish riders with sick antisemitic chants — even saying they were “proud” of Iran for attacking Israel.

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The Golden Age of Jewish Hockey

Beginning with Montreal Canadiens icon Maurice “the Rocket” Richard in 1945, 99 different players have scored 50 or more goals in a single National Hockey League season.

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Antisemitism in Dearborn, Past and Present

My hometown loved Henry Ford. Today some residents are all too keen to echo his ugly views about the Jews.

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Iran attack widens rift between activist left and Dem moderates

The latest flashpoint in the Israel-Gaza war shows both sides calcifying their stances.

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Mayor hosts forum to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate, but some invitees skip meeting

About 20 elected officials and community organizers discussed ways the city can combat antisemitism, though attendees said it was just the start of the conversation. Ald. Debra Silverstein (50th) said the gesture was ‘hollow.’

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‘Shocking' rise in NY antisemitic incidents highlights national 'emergency,' ADL says

Antisemitic incidents in New York soared 110% last year, shattering the previous record and sparking deep concern, according to an Anti-Defamation League report out Tuesday.

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