Politics

Who are Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin, the Israeli-American hostage parents speaking at the DNC?

The couple’s Chicago roots made them a natural fit for the convention.

Bill Pascrell, NJ Democrat who tread a fine line on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, dies at 87

The Paterson native mostly pulled off a balancing act, remaining pro-Israel while representing one of the country’s largest Palestinian-American communities.

A Jew and a Palestinian are leading a daily run for a ceasefire in Gaza during the Democratic convention in Chicago

The two runners are mounting a quiet resistance against the divisions that have widened since the launch of the Israel-Hamas war.

DNC’s second night features 5 Jewish speakers, condemnation of antisemitism — and few mentions of Israel

President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Joe Biden’s critics are attacking him for saying pro-Palestinian protesters ‘have a point.’ His Jewish backers aren’t concerned.

Biden calls to ‘end this war’ as DNC opens with almost no sparring over Israel and Gaza

J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois is playing host to Kamala Harris’ convention.

Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court

Where will the Gaza war be discussed at the DNC? Answers emerge, but major questions remain.

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