Who is Policing the Police in Calgary? New documentary examines abuse of power
By Jake Cardinal (AJNews) – Above the Law, a new documentary film by Marc Serpa Francoeur and Robinder Uppal about police brutality in Calgary, Alberta,…
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey supports reparations for African-Americans, ‘as a Jew’
by Penina Beede (JTA) — Here’s a bit of news that has flown under the radar: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey supports reparations for African-Americans. The…
Alexander Vindman, Jewish NSC staffer who testified at impeachment hearing, retires from military amid allegations of bullying by Trump
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the Jewish National Security Council staffer who was among the first to raise flags about President…
With a nod to Carl Reiner, ‘My Favorite Year’ recalls the infancy of TV sketch comedy
by Marc Brodsky Social distancing and staying inside is hard. Thankfully, accessing good things to watch during this time is not. This is the 14th…
Israel thought it had crushed COVID-19. Then cases surged — and restrictions were reinstated.
by Sam Sokol JERUSALEM (JTA) — It was just two months ago that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory over the new coronavirus. Ten…