#US / Heritage Foundation’s Project Esther Weaponizes Antisemitism Against Progressive Groups

The conservative think tank has unveiled Project Esther, a strategic initiative that co-opts legitimate concerns about #antisemitism while notably ignoring white supremacist violence and the "great replacement" theory. Its true agenda: deploying federal power through RICO and FARA legislation to dismantle progressive funding networks and civil society organizations, all while lacking meaningful Jewish organizational involvement and dismissively critiquing "Jewish complacency" - suggesting this is less about protecting Jews and more about advancing the think tank's longstanding mission to reshape American society along conservative Christian nationalist lines.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

[…] Heritage is betting that many Americans who oppose Project 2025 itself won’t know what to make of a proposal to tackle antisemitism. As civil society begins to strategize on a response to the coming Trump administration, it’s important to see Project Esther for what it is: an extension of Project 2025 that would assault social justice and advance Christian supremacy.

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#Palestine / More than 100 BBC staff accuse broadcaster of Israel bias in Gaza coverage

The letter highlights several editorial commitments that the #BBC should implement, such as making it clear when there is insufficient evidence to back up #Israeli claims, including regular historical context predating October 2023, and robustly challenging Israeli government and military representatives in all interviews.

The BBC has denied these claims, insisting that it strives to live up to its responsibility to deliver the most trusted and impartial news. However, the signatories of the letter insist that the bias favors Israel, citing examples such as dehumanizing and misleading headlines, omissions of coverage, and a lack of emphasis on Israel's role in certain events.

[…] Other concerns raised by staff include omissions of coverage, such as the failure to live broadcast South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice on 11 January but choosing to live broadcast Israel’s defence the following day.

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