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Elad Nehorai

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Ex-Hasid now fighting for a true pluralistic democracy | Writer: democracy, peace, extremism, antisemitism, & marketing | MSNBC, DailyBeast, HuffPo, the Forward & more | Founder: justicemarketing.io | Newsletter: eladnehorai.substack.com

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 14d

New piece.

The data presented by @thejcpa.bsky.social and @counterhate.com about antisemitism on X is stark: it is being spread to hundreds of millions of people.

Not just antisemitism, but OVERT antisemitism. And that shift means far more than people realize. It won't be long before it leaves X.

Overt Anti-Jewish Hate is On the Verge of Going Mainstream

The combination of mainstreamed conspiracy theories and overt hate on X is close to transforming America's relationship with Jews.

open.substack.com

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 18h

Thinking about how much of their violence has been normalized already, how scenes that caused shockwaves 6 weeks ago are now part of the rhythm of daily life. Watched a TikTok from a daughter who has to do her parents' laundry & get their groceries because they're in hiding. This is just it now

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 22h

For those asking, this is not just bots or onlookers.

1. Fuentes has been going on a tour of some very popular podcasts for months now. Many of them have huge followings, and the clips are shared endlessly.

2. Fuentes has massive engagement on X. He is great at marketing himself.

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 1d

Both are indicators of going mainstream

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 1d

I think many people also underestimate the amount of racists & violent people in America.

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 1d

A month or so ago, I saw Nick Fuentes was at 700,000 followers. I got nervous that he was truly getting close to mainstream.

He's now at 980,000 followers.

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The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · 2d

The Trump administration is suggesting that Jewish groups critical of its foreign policy vis a vis Israel are engaging in terrorism.

This is appalling politicization of the term and gross executive overreach.

Trump’s war on the left: Inside the plan to investigate liberal groups

The threatened crackdown is a multi-agency effort with Stephen Miller playing a central role.

www.reuters.com

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 1d

😭

The IDF says the Red Cross has notified the military that it has collected seven hostages from Hamas in Gaza City a short while ago.
The seven are named as Matan Angrest, brothers Gali and Ziv Berman, Alon Ohel, Eitan Mor, Omri Miran, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal.
The Red Cross is now bringing the hostages to
IDF troops inside Gaza; they will then be escorted out of the Strip to an army facility near Re'im, where they will undergo an initial physical and mental checkup and meet their families.

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Karl (sad trombone noise enthusiast) @brainnotonyet.bsky.social · 1d

This is how we win.

Solidarity and community are the only way out now.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 2d

People are spontaneously posting up near any laborers or street vendors they spot. Just saw a rapid responder guarding a man working on a building exterior. Many things are terrible today but lord, this stuff matters.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 2d

There are a tremendous number of ICE watchers out in Rogers Park this afternoon after some early morning abductions.

People are guarding churches and patrolling alleyways. Ran into Alderperson Hadden. First timers tell us they're primed and ready to use their whistles.

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 1d

Seeing such familiar names now being released seems utterly surreal. Just an incredible moment

Kaitlan Collins
@kaitlancollins • 6m
Omri Miran was one of the seven living hostages just handed over to the Red Cross.
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I first spoke with Moshe Lavi in November 2023, one month after his brother-in-law was kidnapped by Hamas. He told me then how his sister would take their daughters out to look at the stars at night and wish goodnight to dad - something she continued for two years. Omri Miran

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Haaretz
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Father of hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal: Guy handed over to Red Cross, will be handed over to IDF in 15 minutes
Ilan Dalal, father of Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal, said that his son "was handed over to the Red Cross, and in fifteen minutes he is expected to be handed over to the IDF, and then he will arrive here."
He added, "This is a dream come true, we are euphoric, very excited and dying to hug him."

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 1d

Finally someone said it

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 3d

My friend just returned after running for his life from Gaza City. His home, which he worked for months to rebuild, is rubble.

Please help him build a new life.

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 4d

Fair! Implication of the third one is that action is needed, but fair enough!

Either way, we're always in this balancing act, which can definitely lean us one way or the other.

Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 4d

Some folks can't see the fascism, and so they have false optimism that causes them not to act against it.

Other folks see the fascism, and they feel so hopeless that they don't act against it.

What we need is a combination of the ability to see things honestly as well as to be empowered.

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 4d

"The administration is doing dumb things, this proves they will fail."

1. They are not as dumb as you think in the areas that matter to them: grabbing power.

2. Being dumb is a feature, not a bug, of authoritarianism. Hiring based on loyalty does that.

3. This thinking is what leads to inaction.

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 4d

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 4d

Didn’t know that!

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 4d

The step from “AIPAC is influencing politicians” to “operating our government on the behalf of someone else,” in the context of Carroll, is a trope about Jews controlling the government.

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 4d

Go team lol Staten Island

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 4d

Woah! Just looked into this. He wasn’t interviewed by Carroll, but he decided to be a dummy and share it. Wild stuff!

Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 4d

lol Staten Island

Voice4Justice @voices4justice.bsky.social · 4d

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ✊

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 4d

Not a coincidence

Corey Walker @CoreyWri… • 10h g
The silence from the "ceasefire now" crowd is deafening.
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Silence from the 'ceasefire now' crowd.
So it goes.
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The silence from the "ceasefire now" crowd is deafening.
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Deafening silence from the "Ceasefire
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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 5d

I really cannot help but marvel at how, for a certain class, all behavior by a politician must be framed as a horse race, as opposed to genuine opposition.

At a time when Democrats are searching for leadership, Mr. Pritzker is trying to seize the moment to demonstrate it — to fuel opposition to Mr. Trump across the nation, and, perhaps, his future presidential ambitions.

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The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · 5d

We are doing an AMA (Q&A) on Reddit today!

If you ever wanted to ask us anything, you can do so on this post. We'll respond live at 7 ET/4 PST.

We are looking forward to hearing form you!

From the Judaism community on Reddit: We are the Nexus Project! Ask us anything.

Explore this post and more from the Judaism community

www.reddit.com

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 5d

I really cannot help but marvel at how, for a certain class, all behavior by a politician must be framed as a horse race, as opposed to genuine opposition.

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 7d

No mainstream leaders, pundits, media, will treat her life as important as Kirk's.

None will see this shooting as dangerous as Kirk's.

None will value a brown woman as much as that white man.

This isn't just about Republicans. It's the values at the heart of leadership & institutions in America.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 7d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Elad Nehorai @eladn.bsky.social · 7d

This is literally what Weiss and others in her universe see as intellectual diversity.

Olivia Messer @oliviamesser.bsky.social · 7d

I kind of can’t believe this Bari Weiss quote is even real, and yet www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/b...

“I know that there are some people in this room who don’t believe that my marriage should have been legal … and that’s ok. Because we’re all Americans who want lower taxes.”

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