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Holocaust-surviving lawmaker opens Italy's Senate, even as the far-right takes office

Liliana Segre presided over the first seating of Parliament since general elections last month, when Italians voted in their first far-right government since World War II.

WEKU · Oct 13, 2022

Holocaust survivor opens Senate as far-right to govern Italy

Italy’s Fascist past and its future governed by a party with neo-fascist origins have come to an emotional head during the first seating of Parliament since general elections last month

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2022

Holocaust survivor oversees start of rightist Italian parliament

A Holocaust survivor presided over the opening of Italy's new parliament on Thursday, recalling the dangers of fascism as the most right-wing coalition since World War Two took control of the upper and lower houses.

Reuters · Oct 13, 2022

Mark Z. Barabak: A day of atonement — California congressman apologizes to Jewish congregants for Nazi remark

When it comes to defending former President Donald Trump, there's no end of awful and obnoxious things his supporters will say and do.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 8, 2022

Republican gubernatorial candidate in Illinois mocked for avoiding abortion question

The Republican candidate for governor has also compared abortion to the Holocaust.

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022

The 2023 Met Gala Theme Is Out Here’s Why People Are Fkn Pissed About It

"Why is this who we celebrate when there are so many amazing designers out there who aren't bigoted white men?"

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 6, 2022

Jewish Director Says Facebook Banning Ads For His Holocaust Film Was Shameful

A son of Holocaust survivors is demanding an apology from Facebook for blocking ads for his newly-released film “Beautiful Blue Eyes

Zenger · Oct 5, 2022

Holocaust comparisons are frequent in US politics – and reflect a shallow understanding of the actual genocide and the US response

Robert Keith Packer, a 57-year-old Virginian, achieved a measure of infamy at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot when he was photographed wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with a skull and crossbones along with the words “Camp Auschwitz.” “Work Brings Freedom,” the front said, a translation of the notorious motto “Arbeit macht…

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2022

Lena Dunham sparks criticism after tweeting she wants her casket ‘driven through NYC Pride parade’

The Girls creator, 36, has been accused of ‘using allyship to glorify herself’ after tweeting her remark on Sunday

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2022

Discovering my family's Holocaust deaths

It wasn't until I was an adult that I learned the truth. Then a surprising discovery filled in more missing pieces

Salon · Oct 1, 2022