Joseph Hillyard (He/Him)

I couldn't have put it better

Guest Essay: On this grim anniversary, we must turn to Jewish-Arab organizations - Washington Square News The week of the United Nations General Assembly, I found myself in a familiar place. Alongside a group of Israeli expats, I stood across the street from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hotel as we...

Today is not an easy day for me that comes with lots of painful reminders. This is my attempt to pay tribute to the Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilders who have been a source of strength to me since 10/7. @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social 📸: @giligetz.bsky.social nyunews.com/ops/guestess...

Pamphlet - They did not pass : 300,000 workers say no to Mosley. A souvenir of the East London workers' victory over fascism, produced by the Independent Labour Party. Wiener Holocaust Library collections.

At the Battle of Cable Street on 4 October 1936, at least 100,000 people, including Jewish residents, Irish dock workers, Communists and Labour Party members prevented a march by Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists (BUF) from passing through the East End...

I’m horrified by the violent attack at a synagogue in Manchester. I have been in contact with the Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Home Secretary, and would like to reassure Londoners that the Met Police are stepping up patrols in Jewish communities and synagogues across London. My thoughts are with all those affected on the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur. London stands ready to help in any way we can.

My thoughts are with everyone affected by the attack in Greater Manchester today.

Replies are fucking depressing

Instead we must fight for true Israeli-Palestinian peace. A Palestinian state alongside Israel. Safety, justice, and freedom for everyone and independence for both peoples. Now is the time for peace, for an end to the violence, for life. (3/3)

Yesterday a diverse coalition of people and organizations came together to support Palestinian peace activist Mohsen Mahdawi as he continues to be targeted by ICE for exercising his right to free speech. We mustn't let up the fight. #freespeechforall @mhughesrob.bsky.social @giligetz.bsky.social

The Art of the Impersonal Essay, by Zadie Smith In my experience, every kind of writing requires some kind of self-soothing Jedi mind trick, and, when it comes to essay composition, the rectangle is mine.

“I just can’t bleed out onto the page as some people do.” Zadie Smith writes about her preference for impersonal essays, and the tried-and-true method she uses to write them.

Another day, another opportunity to show that Bibi is a disgrace to us all. BRING THEM HOME🤝LET GAZA LIVE

Rula Hardal & May Pundak are leaders w/A Land for All — a Palestinian/Israeli initiative grounded in shared human values & lived reality.

As we close out 5785, they joined us today to cry out against the destruction of Gaza, and to imagine, despite everything, a shared future.
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Most work out there argues that it doesn't pay off for center-right parties to move closer to the far-right.

Using some of the best evidence yet, this paper shows that the same is true for center *left* parties.

Crucial finding as these parties increasingly move in a nativist direction.

Opposition to Palestinian statehood "should not be presumed to be the only Zionist position," @arashtehran.bsky.social writes, as progressive Zionists "advocate for 'a diplomatic pathway ensuring freedom, security, and sovereignty for both Israelis and Palestinians'.”
HT @josephhillyard.bsky.social

I did not watch the Emmys but congrats to Stephen Graham and thanks for giving us White passing mixed kids visibility

@partners4israel.bsky.social Great article worth resharing. Gives @hatikvahslate.bsky.social a shout out

In the Shadow of War, Our Young Leaders Plant Seeds of Hope The first ever Jewish & Palestinian Youth Peace Summit at Camp Shomria This August, Camp Shomria hosted over 100 Jewish American, Israeli, and Palestinian citizens of Israel young leaders came togeth...

A ray of light amid the despair.
We partnered with hosts Hashomer Hatzair USA, as well as @newisraelfund.bsky.social & Ajyal youth movement, to produce this 8/10 Jewish-Palestinian Youth Peace Summit - devoted to dialogue and finding common ground for a shared future. campshomria.com/blogs/news/i...

This is why I'm a disgruntled social democrat, great work as always

Of course the irony of branding J Street and other liberal/left Zionist orgs persona non grata is that the DSA cuts off potential alliances with shared society and anti-occupation groups in Israel-Palestine who in theory would be natural partners

Black and white photo of singer Hazel Scott puckering her lips and cooing at a small cat she's holding with great affection.

Hazel Scott and feline friend

#Caturday

Following Laura Loomer's lead, the US is repeating an egregious Holocaust-era mistake Laura Loomer may have persuaded the Trump team to pause medical-humanitarian visas for children from Gaza — future generations will weep.

My new op-ed in @forward.com forward.com/opinion/7638...

Breaking News 1m ago A close adviser to Mayor Eric Adams was suspended from his campaign after trying to give a journalist cash inside a potato chip bag.

They say phones only make us miserable but I just got this news alert and laughed for a solid minute so who is to say

"It's not MSNBC anymore, Lemon. It's MS NOW. We bought the name off of a defunct multiple sclerosis awareness organization. It wasn't cheap, but we were able to save some money by selling Brian Williams to a Saudi prince who wanted to expand his harem."

Which is of these caucuses reflects a social democratic or reformist mindset?

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: The Appeal of a Mother Who Buried Her Only Son Rachel Goldberg: Give us back our children. Those going hungry in tents. And those who are starving in tunnels—and being forced to dig their own graves.

Meanwhile Rachel Goldberg Polin explicitly states in her op-ed in the Free Press: "Let the innocent people who are in Gaza have a chance." The lack of empathy of the 'pro Israel' hasbara machine only condemns us to more death.

www.thefp.com/p/rachel-gol...

Now in Tel Aviv!

We’re disturbing routine everywhere today because there is nothing normal about our government starving children, bombing civilians, and letting the hostages be killed. We refuse to let them steal our future on this land. We have to end these horrors NOW.

Its a real race to the bottom of who can be the most callous and exploitative of Israeli and Palestinian suffering

"I am tired of listening to speakers who talk in general terms. What we are here for is to decide whether we shall strike or shall not strike. I offer a resolution that a general strike be declared now.” - Clara Lemlich

(More demo opportunities in link)

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Alt text: A smiling couple, the parents of The Gilded Age star Denée Benton, stand close together wearing matching black T-shirts with the name “PEGGY” in large letters above a collage of images of Benton in costume as her character from the series. The man is holding a smartphone showing Benton on a video call, also smiling.

So cute.

The proud parents of The Gilded Age star Denée Benton wear matching T-shirts featuring the character their daughter plays.

To those saying 'I'm Israeli, but I'm not Netanyahu's government': Prove it | Opinion ***

This is powerful, painful, and true. Yes the war is bad for Israel. Yes the hostages should all be released. And yes, this is fracturing Israel's democracy. But Americans, like Israelis, need to open their eyes and hearts to what is happening to Palestinians in Gaza. www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...

The Gilded Age season 3, the Black cast

Shit sucks, but at least we have The Gilded Age. Congrats on a great season finale by Salli Richardson Whitfield.

Now at the Gaza border: Hundreds of Jews and Palestinians calling to stop the annihilation, let aid in, and end this madness!!!