A kosher grocery store, The Butcherie, in Brookline, Massachusetts, was vandalized early Sunday when masked individuals hurled a brick emblazoned with “Free Palestine” through the storefront window, police confirmed.
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against a coffee shop that refused service to Jewish customers, arguing that the business is in violation of Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Jewish students at George Washington University filed a federal lawsuit on June 2, 2025, alleging pervasive antisemitic harassment by faculty and students, violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) warned Friday that dangerous rhetoric on both ends of the political spectrum is fueling real-world violence, including the recent antisemitic terror attack outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. Speaking on HBO’s Real Time, Moulton said calls for intifada and Israel’s destruction on college campuses don’t help—and neither does President Trump’s fiery language against federal judges.
Bill Maher is calling out the dangerous rhetoric festering on college campuses, warning that slogans like “globalize the intifada” are not just words—they have deadly consequences. Speaking on Friday’s episode of HBO’s Real Time, Maher said college students view the Israel-Hamas war as part of a larger battle against Jews and white people, fueling radicalization and violence.
CNN’s Jake Tapper called out Harvard and other elite universities for embracing a toxic “oppressor vs. oppressed” ideology that has warped college campuses. Speaking Friday on HBO’s “Real Time,” Tapper argued this academic framework forces students to see the world through a narrow, divisive lens that distorts complex issues.
Former Trump administration official Marc Short set the record straight on CNN Tuesday night, explaining why Harvard’s failure to address antisemitic harassment cost the Ivy League school its federal grants. Short’s remarks came after host Abby Phillip challenged the Trump administration’s decision to cut off Harvard’s research funding, questioning the connection between antisemitism and research grants.
Illinois lawmakers gathered Tuesday to highlight the rise of antisemitism in the state, pointing to a 59% increase in incidents this year, with over 335 cases reported. The #StopTheHate campaign, championed by Democrat legislators like state Sen. Laura Fine and Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, urged citizens to "communicate with empathy" to combat hate. However, questions remain about the lack of specific action against antisemitic violence, particularly on college campuses.
