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How the Democratic Party in America lost its way on Israel, Jews - opinion

The Democratic Party’s changing stance on Jews and Israel has left many longtime supporters feeling uneasy.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambler, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2024.
Rahm Emanuel, left, speaks with Yael Sternhell and Yoav Fromer during an event at Tel Aviv University, July 8, 2026.

‘True friends tell each other the truth’: Rahm Emanuel’s critique of Israel draws cheers - analysis

Chai Riders line up in this year’s Salute to Israel parade in Manhattan, May 31.

Jew vs Jew: New York, Israel, and the crisis of Jewish solidarity - opinion

Gary Sinise receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by armed guard, 2017.

'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel - interview


New York City comes second, Chicago third. Which city is the world's traffic jam capital for 2024?

London ranks first among European cities and fourth worldwide, with an average time loss of 101 hours. Paris ranks sixth globally, with drivers spending an average of 97 hours in traffic jams.

 Traffic going into Chicago, Illinois.

Suspect in October hate crime shooting of Orthodox man found dead in Chicago jail

Abdallahi was found dead Saturday, November 30, at 3:30 p.m. during a routine security check at the health center in Cook County Jail.

 Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi

Man charged with shooting Chicago Orthodox Jew had map of potential Jewish targets 

His phone also had over 100 "antisemitic and pro-Hamas" videos and images, the prosecutor added.

 Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi

Illinois top court reverses actor Smollett's false hate crime report conviction

The court agreed that Smollett should not have been charged a second time for filing a false hate crime report because prosecutors had already agreed to drop such charges.

Actor Jussie Smollett makes a court appearance

Lady Chenet-aa’s mummy reveals its secrets to team of researchers

Lady Chenet-aa died in her late thirties to early forties.

 A mummy.

Masked attackers assault two Jewish students outside DePaul University of Chicago

One victim was struck in the face and body and the other victim was pushed to the ground. Both students declined medical attention.

 A demonstrator looks on as workers dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment, as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continues, at DePaul university in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., May 16, 2024.

Rihanna’s former NYC penthouse among high-profile properties heading to auction amid market shift

Luxury auctions surge as celebrity apartments and historic homes hit the auction block.

 The West 45th Penthouse in Manhattan.

'Antisemitic' Chicago Board of Ed. President resigns, effective immediately

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said Rev. Johnson's resignation was effective immediately.

 Reverend Mitchell Ikenna Johnson

Terror charges filed against suspected shooter of Chicago Jewish man

Chicago police and prosecutors filed terrorism charges against 22-year-old Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi.

Police officers block a street on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024

New Chicago Board of Ed. President to remain despite calls for his resignation over antisemitism

This new scandal comes amid the furor that followed Mayor Johnson's refusal to state that the victim of a shooting earlier this week was Jewish.

 Reverend Mitchell Ikenna Johnson