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Hannah Einbinder Among Jewish Figures Defending Mark Ruffalo in Israel-Palestine Debate

Hannah Einbinder Among Jewish Figures Defending Mark Ruffalo in Israel-Palestine Debate

Actress and writer Hannah Einbinder, who is Jewish, has publicly supported actor Mark Ruffalo amidst controversy surrounding his comments on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Einbinder was a signatory on a letter, alongside filmmaker Joel Coen and over 180 other Jewish figures, that defended Ruffalo against accusations of antisemitism. This letter emerged after Avi Issacharoff, co-creator of the Netflix series 'Fauda,' criticized Ruffalo for using terms like 'genocide' in relation to the conflict and the proposed Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Ruffalo had linked Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and his son David Ellison, whose family owns Paramount, to providing military technology to Israel and accused them of 'powering some of the most destructive and inhuman forces in the world.' Paramount had responded by calling Ruffalo's statements 'antisemitic tropes,' a claim Ruffalo denied, stating that criticizing Israeli actions or military contracts is not equivalent to criticizing Jew...
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Adidas Faces Boycott Calls Over Campaign Featuring Wounded IDF Veteran for Single Shoe Service

Adidas Faces Boycott Calls Over Campaign Featuring Wounded IDF Veteran for Single Shoe Service

Adidas Faces Boycott Calls Over Campaign Featuring Wounded IDF Veteran for Single Shoe Service
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Pro-Palestine Politicians Gain Ground in U.S. Elections Despite Lobby Efforts

Pro-Palestine Politicians Gain Ground in U.S. Elections Despite Lobby Efforts

A new trend is emerging in U.S. politics where politicians like Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, and Darializa Avila Chevalier are successfully winning elections on pro-Palestine platforms. This is occurring despite significant efforts from the Israel lobby, which has historically exerted considerable influence in American political campaigns. The shift is partly attributed to a growing public disgust at Israel’s actions in Gaza, including the killing and starvation, and the perceived ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in the West Bank. This sentiment is leading to a reevaluation of the U.S. government's military, financial, and diplomatic support for Israel. The article highlights that while the lobby's power to influence U.S. foreign policy remains, its ability to sustain widespread bipartisan support for the status quo is diminishing.
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Why Audience Reaction at Telluride Can Matter to Awards-Season Buzz

Why Audience Reaction at Telluride Can Matter to Awards-Season Buzz

Discover why the small, secluded Telluride Film Festival and its unique audience have become the most crucial early indicator for Oscar success.
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House VA Committee Subpoenas Oracle Executives Over EHR Modernization Contract Concerns

House VA Committee Subpoenas Oracle Executives Over EHR Modernization Contract Concerns

The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has unanimously voted to subpoena Oracle co-founder and chairman Larry Ellison and CEO Mike Sicilia. This action stems from escalating concerns regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Electronic Health Record (EHR) modernization contract with Oracle. The subpoena follows Oracle's abrupt withdrawal from a scheduled September 2 hearing, where they were invited to testify. Committee Chairman Mike Bost, R-Ill., extended the invitation, which Oracle initially accepted on August 26, only to retract it a day later, citing 'time constraints.' Ranking Member Mark Takano, D-Calif., noted that Oracle reiterated its refusal to appear in an August 31 letter. This reversal transformed a potential routine oversight hearing into a direct confrontation, prompting the committee's bipartisan vote to compel testimony. VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence, PhD, testified that the agency will not seek additional funding beyond the new $27 billion ceiling for the contract, a signi...
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House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to Subpoena Oracle Executives Over $17 Billion Contract Increase

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to Subpoena Oracle Executives Over $17 Billion Contract Increase

The U.S. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has unanimously voted to subpoena Oracle executive chairman Larry Ellison and CEO Mike Sicilia. This action follows concerns over a significant increase in the cost of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) electronic health records modernization project. The contract, originally valued at $10 billion, has seen its ceiling raised to approximately $27 billion, representing an additional $17 billion. Lawmakers, including Rep. Maxine Dexter and Rep. Mark Takano, expressed frustration that Oracle executives initially agreed to testify before the committee but later declined, citing scheduling conflicts. The committee aims to understand the reasons behind the cost escalation and ensure accountability for taxpayer money. The project, initiated during the first Trump administration, aims to connect VA medical facilities with other federal agencies to provide clinicians with a comprehensive view of a veteran's medical history.
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Broward County Public Schools Cancels Parent Event After Speaker's Anti-Israel Campaign Involvement Revealed

Broward County Public Schools Cancels Parent Event After Speaker's Anti-Israel Campaign Involvement Revealed

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has canceled a parent orientation event scheduled for September 17, which was set to feature children's author Vashti Harrison. The cancellation follows revelations by 'After October 7' that Harrison participated in an anti-Israel campaign called KidLit4Ceasefire. This campaign allegedly accused Israel of 'genocide' and falsely claimed it sought to 'destroy all Palestinian people,' among other unsubstantiated assertions. BCPS spokesperson John J. Sullivan stated that the district was unaware of Harrison's previous statements at the time of her selection and apologized for the oversight. The event, including associated school field trips, will be rescheduled with a different speaker. Harrison, known for her 2023 Caldecott Medal-winning book 'Big' and for illustrating Lupita Nyong'o's 'Sulwe,' joined KidLit4Ceasefire in January 2024. The campaign urged then-President Joe Biden and Congress to support a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, but did not call for Hamas to cease its a...
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CAIR-CA Criticizes Ben Shapiro's New Movie for Recycling Anti-Muslim and Anti-Arab Tropes

CAIR-CA Criticizes Ben Shapiro's New Movie for Recycling Anti-Muslim and Anti-Arab Tropes

CAIR-LA Communications Manager Enjy El-Kadi, in an op-ed published by Al Jazeera English, has criticized Ben Shapiro's new movie, 'Run Hide Fight: Infidels.' According to El-Kadi, the film recycles decades-old anti-Muslim and anti-Arab tropes. The op-ed suggests that these tropes are repackaged to target Palestinians, Muslims, and their allies who have voiced criticism against Israel's ongoing actions in Gaza. This critique highlights a pattern of content that allegedly perpetuates negative stereotypes against specific ethnic and religious groups, framing their criticisms of geopolitical events as inherently hostile or aligned with extremist views. The movie's title itself, 'Infidels,' is noted as contributing to this narrative.
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Rob Bonta’s Dogged Pursuit of Paramount Case Reflects Broader Mission: ‘I Believe in Fairness’

Rob Bonta’s Dogged Pursuit of Paramount Case Reflects Broader Mission: ‘I Believe in Fairness’

Rob Bonta was less than a year into the job of California attorney general when he found himself at odds with one of the state’s most affluent communities. To get around a requirement to build more housing, Woodside had declared that the entire town was a mountain lion habitat. Bonta fired off a letter accusing […]
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The Jewish Democrats trying to get to “yes” on Abdul El-Sayed

The Jewish Democrats trying to get to “yes” on Abdul El-Sayed

A Democratic fundraiser on how the candidate’s charm offensive is going.
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Former IDF Chief Eisenkot Alleges Netanyahu's Office Received October 7 Intelligence Hours Before Attack

Former IDF Chief Eisenkot Alleges Netanyahu's Office Received October 7 Intelligence Hours Before Attack

Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office received intelligence regarding unusual activity in Gaza approximately three hours before Hamas launched its October 7 attack on southern Israel. Speaking at the 'Decision Time: Democracy and Society' conference, Eisenkot clarified that the intelligence available to the IDF chief of staff and Shin Bet director was also being relayed to Netanyahu’s office. He specifically noted that Netanyahu's intelligence aide received reports from 3:30 in the morning, detailing the same information held by the chief of staff and the head of the Shin Bet. Eisenkot suggested that Prime Minister Netanyahu should investigate why this critical information did not reach him personally, implying a failure in his internal communication structure. He further criticized what he described as conspiracy theories promoted by Netanyahu’s political circle to explain the failures surrounding October 7, calling it 'profound negligence' that occ...
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House VA Committee Subpoenas Oracle Executives Over $27 Billion EHRM Contract Increase

House VA Committee Subpoenas Oracle Executives Over $27 Billion EHRM Contract Increase

The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs has unanimously voted to subpoena Oracle Chairman and Chief Technology Officer Larry Ellison and Oracle Health CEO Mike Sicilia. This action follows sharp bipartisan criticism regarding a nearly $17 billion increase to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) contract ceiling, raising it from approximately $10 billion to nearly $27 billion. Lawmakers expressed frustration over learning about this significant increase through news reports rather than directly from the VA or Oracle. Committee Chairman Mike Bost, R-Ill., described the contract as the 'biggest boondoggle' he has ever seen. The subpoena was issued after Oracle declined to testify at a hearing providing an update on the EHRM program. Concerns were also raised about Oracle's 2022 commitment to deliver the EHR system without exceeding contracted costs and to fix performance issues at their own expense, a commitment VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence could not full...