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Steve Sheffey @stevesheffey.bsky.social · 15d

Strong pro-Israel statement from Senate Democratic leadership urging Trump to press for ending the Gaza War, bring the hostages home, end suffering of Palestinians in Gaza & take annexation off the table. www.democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...

Leader Schumer And Senators Shaheen, Reed, Warner, Coons, Schatz, And Durbin Urge Trump In Monday Meeting With Prime Minister Netanyahu To End The War, Bring Home The Hostages, End The Suffering Of Pa...

Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jack Reed (D-RI), Mark Warner (D-VA), Chris Coons...

www.democrats.senate.gov

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Ami Fields-Meyer @fieldsmeyer.com · 18d

Not to make everything about Jewish summer camp but this reminds me of the time my unit head at camp told all the counselors we had to have an emergency staff meeting after the kids went to bed so we rushed through bedtime and ran out of the bunk really fast and when we got there it was six pizzas

Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 18d

This is going to end up being the most pointless and expensive "this meeting could have been an email" in history.

The Washington Post
WP Exclusive

New details emerge on Hegseth’s unusual mass gathering of top brass
The defense secretary is expected to lecture about the “warrior ethos” for less than an hour, according to multiple people familiar with the event. But top generals are bracing for possible firings or demotions.

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Steve Sheffey @stevesheffey.bsky.social · 28d

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The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · Aug 27

The President is now calling for RICO charges against a 95-year-old Holocaust survivor.

For those unfamiliar, Soros conspiracies are an antisemitic dog whistle, invoking the age-old myth that wealthy Jewish people are scheming behind the scenes to control the world.

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An August 27, 2025 Truth Social post from Donald Trump says "George Soros, and his wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more, all throughout the United States of America. We’re not going to allow these lunatics to rip apart America any more, never giving it so much as a chance to “BREATHE,” and be FREE. Soros, and his group of psychopaths, have caused great damage to our Country! That includes his Crazy, West Coast friends. Be careful, we’re watching you! Thank you for your attention to this matter!" At the time it was screengrabbed it has been "retruthed" 8,620 times and liked 35,400 times.

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Elizabeth Nelson @paranoiacs.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm so thrilled and delighted to have written the liner notes for Rhino's new reissue of the Replacements all-time classic 'Let It Be'. It's an LP which has aged beautifully and surprisingly, and this new set is wildly elucidating. Pre-orders available now, if you dare! pitchfork.com/news/the-rep...

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Joe Rowland @drjoerowland.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm possibly more excited about this part of the re-issue than any other.

Elizabeth Nelson @paranoiacs.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'm so thrilled and delighted to have written the liner notes for Rhino's new reissue of the Replacements all-time classic 'Let It Be'. It's an LP which has aged beautifully and surprisingly, and this new set is wildly elucidating. Pre-orders available now, if you dare! pitchfork.com/news/the-rep...

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The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · Aug 8

The Nexus Project’s Ella Messler unpacks @jonathanbchait.bsky.social's recent story in The Atlantic, ‘The Pro-Israel Right Is Shifting the Definition of Anti-Semitism.’

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Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · Aug 8

Shabbat shalom. May a miracle happen here to stop Netanyahu, Trump, Putin, and all the other monsters from creating a living hell on earth for so many.

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The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · Aug 4

Regardless of how one feels about BDS, it is dangerous and wrong for the federal government to deny critical federal funding for natural disaster to localities that may support or enact BDS policies.

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US links $1.9 billion in state disaster funds to Israel boycott stance

The Trump administration said states and cities will not receive funding to prepare for natural disasters if they choose to boycott Israeli companies, according to an agency statement.

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The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · Jul 25

The Nexus Project's Ella Messler unpacks The Washington Post's recent exposé on how the Trump administration's antisemitism task force is carrying out the President's anti-DEI agenda — and why this is bad news for Jews.

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Elizabeth Nelson @paranoiacs.bsky.social · Jul 24

"Once you’ve heard about enough toxic behavior, the familiar pileups of sex and drugs start to feel less like a thrill ride and more like a dull narrative cul-de-sac." Over at the New York Times Mag, I wrote about the new, less icky nature of music docs and biopics. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/m...

Rock’s Legends Were Messy. You’d Never Know That From Today’s Movies.

www.nytimes.com

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · Jul 23

The idea that Israel should ‘starve away’ the Palestinian people is disgusting and goes against every value we hold as Jews and as Americans.

Every leader should condemn Rep. Fine's abhorrent comments.

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The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · Jul 21

Treating criticism of Israel and Israeli policies as automatically antisemitic is absurd, and clearly undermines our ability to recognize and combat real antisemitism.

This attack on free speech and civil liberties undermines our fundamental democracy and makes Jews less safe.

State Dept. Official Says Criticism of Israel Can Lead to Visa Revocations

www.nytimes.com

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Julie Zebrak @juliezebrak.bsky.social · Jul 16

Proud signatory of this letter.

Justice Connection @justiceconnection.bsky.social · Jul 16

Justice Connection sent a letter signed by 900+ former DOJ attorneys urging the Senate Judiciary Committee to rigorously examine Emil Bove’s assault on the department and rule of law before voting on a lifetime judicial appointment.

Our full letter: bit.ly/3Ul58Ac

More Than 900 Former Justice Department Attorneys Express Alarm Over Emil Bove’s Third Circuit Nomination

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Jul 15

Republicans just unanimously voted to BLOCK the release of the Epstein files.

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Mr. Newberger @jeremynewberger.bsky.social · Jul 15

Trump is like head injury Keyser Söze. He blurts out the names of the last 4 bold faced Democrats he can remember as the culprits for every crime, story, or grievance.

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Danny Miller @danielmilleresq.bsky.social · Jul 11

Because of what’s happening in my own country, I feel inexorably drawn to the history of the Third Reich.

It’s not because I think Trump is Hitler. He’s not. It’s because that period (1933-1945) taught us so many important lessons about human nature that are relevant today. 1/🧵

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The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · Jul 10

A senior ICE official admitted that ICE is using Canary Mission to identify students to deport.

Let's be clear: Canary Mission — and its counterpart, Betar US — are extremist groups that do not represent the interests of mainstream Jewish America.

DHS used anonymous pro-Israel site to target activists for deportation, agency says in court

DHS said at a trial Wednesday that it used a list from the site, which has been accused of doxxing people whom it sees as being anti-Israel and antisemitic.

www.nbcnews.com

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · Jul 9

I know you’re new to Congress, Mr. Fine, but we don’t call our colleagues terrorists here. It just makes you look idiotic. At a time when MN Democrats have been targeted for assassination by a right-wing extremist, your rhetoric is seriously dangerous. Apologize now.

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Paul Waldman @paulwaldman.bsky.social · Jul 9

Some of my fellow Jews think a college kid wearing a kaffiyeh is a greater threat to their personal safety than an authoritarian government rounding up people to send to torture camps and the world's richest man who made a Nazi AI, and I'm really not sure what to say to them anymore.

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The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · Jul 8

Whoops! Glad to see John Cusack took down the antisemitic meme he shared.

Maybe next time he can remember not to share it in the first place! 🙃

John Cusack Stokes Anger After Posting Now-Deleted “Antisemitic Nazi” Meme On Bluesky

John Cusack posted a graphic on Bluesky that critics have described as being "antisemitic" and evocative of Nazi propaganda.

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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · Jul 1

This is the best statement I have seen yet on this important issue, from the organization that I consider the single best one responding to antisemitism in the US right now.

The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · Jul 1

We're not here to endorse or not endorse a candidate. But as an organization committed to ending antisemitism and protecting democracy in the U.S., we are deeply concerned by the recent conversation around Zohran Mamdani.

Here is our statement:

Overheated and Sensationalized Attacks on Zohran Mamdani Damage Political Discourse, Harm Jewish Community

“The attacks on Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s mayoral race have crossed the line from principled critique and disagreement into something

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The Nexus Project @nexusproject.bsky.social · Jul 7

Join us July 16th as we discuss congressional perspectives and strategic responses to combating antisemitism in the U.S. with @raskin.house.gov and more experts.

RSVP here: bit.ly/july16thwebinar

Event flyer for Nexus's Combating Antisemitism webinar: Congressional Perspectives and Strategic Response. July 16, 2025 at 12 p m eastern time. With Rep Jamie Raskin, Stacy Burdett, Judith Lichtman, and Kevin Rachlin.

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Danny Miller @danielmilleresq.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thinking of this George Washington quote this July 4th. “May the Children of the Stock of Abraham, who dwell in this land, continue to merit & enjoy the good will of the other Inhabitants; while every one shall sit in safety under his own vine and figtree, & there shall be none to make him afraid."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 4

Trump refers to bankers as "shylocks"

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Ami Fields-Meyer @fieldsmeyer.com · Jul 4

Have you ever heard Trump invoke any literary reference? No, because he doesn’t read or consume art in any meaningful way.

I imagine “Shylock” slipped off the tongue so easily because he’s been around people who’ve said it so casually for so long. Maybe even dad?

And that, friends, is our problem.

Elizabeth Picciuto @epicciuto.bsky.social · Jul 4

I really do think that if any other president used the word “shylocks” it would be on the home page of NYT.

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