Civil rights
New Missouri law forcing schools to target antisemitism sparks intense First Amendment concerns
It mandates that educational institutions treat antisemitic harassment or discrimination against students or employees “in an identical manner to discrimination motivated by race.”
Haverford College settles antisemitism suit with Jewish group over post-Oct. 7 actions
US Education Department removes rules against discrimination, civil rights groups condemned move
Iranian political prisoner accused of conspiring with Israel brutally beaten in prison
Passover: Landmark moments in history in the quest for freedom
As we reflect on this story and its relevance to our lives today, it is important to also recognize the ongoing struggle for civil liberties around the world.
'If not now, when?' Emotional Australian PM advances Indigenous referendum
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed the question the government wants to set in the referendum later this year, urging Australians to back it.
Israel sees record number of anti-LGBTQ+ incidents in 2022 - report
There was a drastic spike of public anti-LGBT harassment and discrimination against them in businesses. A quarter of all reports were since the last election.
Judicial reform: What does the elimination of derived rights mean for Israelis? - explainer
In Israel, certain rights are not explicitly legislated in Israel's quasi-constitutional Basic Laws but are instead derived from them by the court.
Israeli gov't depends on citizens voluntarily cooperating - opinion
Coercive regulations and enforcement, especially in democratic countries, have a more limited reach than governments are prepared to admit.
Letters to the Editor February 1, 2023: Home that I love
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Israelis need to learn how to treat Arabs, the African-Americans of Israel - Opinion
The Israeli Arabs are where African Americans were in the 1960s.
Israeli hi-tech strike in protest of judicial reform set for Tuesday
Over one hundred companies in the Israeli hi-tech sector are expected to join a one-hour warning strike in protest of the government's judicial reform.
Boston dedicates monument to Martin Luther King, local Jews march in solidarity
Antisemitic incidents and sentiments are on the rise and several recent episodes have especially challenged Black-Jewish relations.
Biden to attend services at Ebenezer Baptist Church for MLK weekend
Ebenezer Baptist Church is most well-known for having been presided over by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 1960 until his death.
