USA

California Legislature approves anti-BDS bill

SACRAMENTO (Press Release)–The California Legislature passed a bill to ensure that the state and its range of public agencies will not contract with businesses engaging in discriminatory boycotts against minority groups, including businesses that undermine California’s relationship with Israel. The State Assembly overwhelmingly passed AB 2844, the California Combating BDS Act, with a 69-1 vote, concurring […]

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Middle East, USA

Heidi Stevens: Only bad judgment on display is from Anthony Weiner

People whose judgment is called into question by Anthony Weiner’s sexting: Anthony Weiner. Anyone who participates in sexting with Anthony Weiner. People whose judgment is not called into question by Anthony Weiner’s sexting: Huma Abedin. Hillary Clinton. “It’s just another example of Hillary Clinton’s bad judgment,” Donald Trump said Monday. No. A guy texting photos

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USA

Joe Scarborough: Graciousness of Bush family a sharp contrast to current GOP candidate

Friday started as it usually does: an early wake-up call, an interview with the next president of the United States and a hateful personal attack from Donald Trump. Such is life during the dog days of August in a nasty presidential campaign not even near its ugly end. These days, a rudely out-of-bounds Trump attack

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USA

If Maine Elected Paul LePage, Could Donald Trump Win?

The good citizens of Maine may have been surprised last week when they learned their governor, Paul LePage, left a threatening message on a state senator’s telephone answering machine—he called the legislator a “socialist” and a “cocksucker”—but they probably weren’t shocked. After all, since he was elected in 2010, the 66-year-old Republican has been known

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USA

Huma Abedin announces split from Anthony Weiner following latest sexting scandal

WASHINGTON — He resigned from Congress after his last sexting scandal and promised to seek treatment as he and his wife announced she was pregnant with their first child. Now, it seems Anthony Weiner is up to his old tricks as his wife, Huma Abedin, travels the country with Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Abedin announced

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USA

Gene Wilder, ‘Willy Wonka’ star and Mel Brooks collaborator, dies at 83

San Diego Jewish World’s eulogy series is sponsored by Marc and Margaret Cohen in memory of Molly Cohen, and by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg.  Comments intended for publication in the space below MUST be accompanied by the letter writer’s first and last name

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Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USA

Khamenei: Our enemies will face a harsh response if they attack

Iran”s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Sunday warned his country”s “enemies” that they will face Iran’s harsh response if they dare to launch a military attack against the country. “The enemy should understand that if it makes any aggression, it will be hit hard and our defense will also include response,” Khamenei said in

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Middle East, USA

Richard Allen’s pro-Israel guerrilla media campaign

By Edwin Black Richard Allen is not a careful, polished Jewish communal leader with a seasoned staff operating from a mid-town Manhattan office, ensconced behind a stylized logo, fortified by tax-exempt donations and burnished advisors. Allen is a private businessman. He wields his entire “organization” from a computer in his office and, not infrequently, from

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Edwin Black, Middle East, USA

How Entertainment Drove The Stake Through Donald Trump

When the obituary for Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign is written, “entertainment” will be listed as the cause of death. While providing entertainment is the one consistent strategy he’s effectively employed, it ultimately will be the culprit of his demise. Instead of captivating people, Trump’s act consists of shallow reactions leading to emotionally-charged conflict. Prior

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USA

Christie Insists Trump Isn’t Waffling on Immigration

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie defended Donald Trump’s statements on immigration and deportation, insisting that the Republican presidential nominee has been consistent in his messaging despite rhetoric that suggests a waffling on his hardline stance. Christie, who chairs Trump’s transition team, told Martha Raddatz on ABC’s “This Week” that Trump has been “very clear” throughout

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International, USA

False reports of shots fired at LAX prompt evacuation of some passengers

LOS ANGELES — Police have confirmed that reports of an active shooter that panicked passengers Sunday night inside several terminals at Los Angeles International Airport were false, authorities said. Reports of gunfire in Terminals 6, 7 and 8 were made about 8:46 p.m., prompting airport police to set up a command post and shut down

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International, USA