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Non-Jewish people need to use their voices to combat antisemitism - comment

In the face of antisemitic screeds being spread by both the Left and the Right, too often the loudest voices of censure are coming from Jews.

An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.
Maureen Galindo

Texas Congress candidate who said she believes 'Zionist billionaires' run world defeated in runoff

Maureen Galindo participates in a forum held by the League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area in San Antonio on May 6, 2026

Galindo’s antisemitic rhetoric sparks outrage ahead of Tuesday runoff

MAUREEN GALINDO.

ActBlue cuts off Texas politician Galindo after call to imprison Zionists


Breaking barriers: a Jewish teen’s role in desegregation in 1950s Texas

A small Texas town took a stand against segregation through sports.

 THE WRITER is photographed in the New Braunfels High School Unicorn 1950 Yearbook. Racial discrimination and the various sins that go with it are faded shadows of what they once were, says the writer.

'Behead' and 'bury' Jews: Texas man arrested after threatening email to Jewish funeral home

Saif Tajiran's phone number was reportedly included in the email

Saif Tajiran.

Texas school district removes Bible from libraries

During a recent school board meeting, parents expressed their outrage, calling the decision "absurd."

 Texas school district removes Bible from libraries. Illustration.

'Giant Love': Shedding light on Edna Ferber and the making of 'Giant' - review

As Edna Ferber’s popularity has waned over the years, Julie Gilbert hopes to reintroduce the first Jewish Pulitzer Prize winner and “put her at the center of 20th-century women writers.”

 A photograph of Edna Ferber from Theatre Magazine, July 1928.

Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao recalls sighting mysterious metallic spheres over Texas

Chiao speculates objects may be military drones, saying 'if it's not that, then it gets a little more scary.'

 Leroy Chiao at the world premiere of "The Astronaut Farmer."

Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference for Israel proves ‘Everything’s bigger in Texas’

2,500 attendees gathered in Dallas to celebrate Israel’s resilience, tackle antisemitism, and plan for a brighter future, uniting voices across ages, geographies, and ideologies for one cause.

CEO RUSSELL F. ROBINSON addresses the Global Conference for Israel.

Texas Pushes Forward with 100% Gold-Backed Transactional Currency Legislation

Texas unveils bold plan: Gold-backed digital currency. Lawmakers propose state-wide digital coins fully redeemable in precious metals, offering alternative to traditional currency.

 Texas Pushes Forward with 100% Gold-Backed Transactional Currency Legislation

BlackRock, State Street, Vanguard sued by Republican states over climate accords

Republicans have long explored using US antitrust laws to target alleged collusion among large fund managers to advance climate-related goals.

 The BlackRock logo is seen outside of its offices in New York City, US, October 17, 2016.

Texas board approves Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools

Critics argue the curriculum violates the separation of church and state by promoting Christianity in public schools.

 Students at teachers desk reading the bible.

Texas Jews are ‘deeply concerned’ about Christian material in proposed public school curriculum

Texas is poised to adopt a public school curriculum that refers to Jesus as “the Messiah,” asks kindergartners to study the Sermon on the Mount and presents the Crusades in a positive light.

 Schoolchildren at an elementary school.