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In der Kampagne gegen Mamdani laufen die reaktionären Ordnungsprinzipien des modernen Amerika zusammen: Red Scare, anti-muslimischer Rassismus, Hypernationalismus und die Instrumentalisierung von Antisemitismus.

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Schlock and Awe – the Diasporist Ben Ratskoff on the immersive traumatization at the Nova Exhibition

Ben Ratskoff on Holocaust memorialization, immersive traumatization, and hyperreal antisemitism at the Nova Exhibition: thediasporist.de/schlock-and-...

Following our report at @thediasporist.bsky.social dozens of activists in Wilmington, North Carolina, are demonstrating right now against the ship carrying military goods to Israel which is currently in the city's port.

162 Tons of Ammunition – the Diasporist A German metals conglomerate profits from another war of destruction

@yossibartal.bsky.social on the cargo ship carrying 162 tons of military goods produced by a German metals conglomerate on its way to Israel: thediasporist.de/162-tons-of-...

I feel honored that @thediasporist.bsky.social found my article "Two kinds of Staatsräson" worthy of reprinting🙏

Zweierlei Staatsräson – the Diasporist Wie Deutschland die Einzigartigkeit des Holocaust betont, um sich der Verantwortung für seine Kolonialverbrechen zu entziehen

Und hier geht es zur deutschen Übersetzung: thediasporist.de/de/zweierlei...

Two Kinds of Staatsräson – the Diasporist How Germany uses the singularity of the Holocaust to limit liability for its colonial crimes

Read the latest analysis by Jürgen Zimmerer @juergenzimmerer.bsky.social on how Germany uses the Holocaust's singularity to limit responsibility for its colonial crimes (first published by @versobooks.bsky.social in "Hyper-Zionism. Germany, the Nazi Past and Israel": thediasporist.de/two-kinds-of...

Zweierlei Staatsräson – the Diasporist Wie Deutschland die Einzigartigkeit des Holocaust betont, um sich der Verantwortung für seine Kolonialverbrechen zu entziehen

Hier geht es zur deutschen Übersetzung: thediasporist.de/de/zweierlei...

Die bitteren Tränen des Klaus Biesenbach – the Diasporist Wie es der kulturellen Elite in Deutschland schwerfällt, Meinungen von jüdischen Künstler:innen zu ertragen

Auf Deutsch: thediasporist.de/de/die-bitte...

The Bitter Tears of Klaus Biesenbach – the Diasporist How Germany's cultural elite finds the opinion of Jewish artists hard to bear

Read Ben Miller (@benwritesthings.bsky.social) on a German cultural elite who interpret free political expression of others to be a cause for personal injury, in the aftermath of Nan Goldin's exhibition opening last December at the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin: thediasporist.de/the-bitter-t...

New, from me, in @thediasporist.bsky.social: The Bitter Tears of Klaus Biesenbach. thediasporist.de/the-bitter-t...

Pünktlich getroffen: via Köln nach Gaza – the Diasporist Im August verkündete die deutsche Bundesregierung einen temporären Lieferstopp von Rüstungsgütern nach Israel an. Er sollte gelten für Waffen, “die im Gazastreifen zum Einsatz kommen können”. Dennoch ...

Exklusiv: Meine Investigativrecherche zur Durchfuhr von Ersatzteilen für die israelische Luftwaffe am Flughafen Köln/Bonn sowie über die Verantwortung von deutschen Behörden und internationalen Unternehmen wie FedEx für einen laufenden Genozid.

The Bomb on Time: To Gaza, by Way of Cologne – the Diasporist In early August, Germany announced a freeze on weapons exports to Israel that could be used in the campaign in Gaza. But in the weeks since, hundreds of shipments bound to the Israeli F-35 fighter jet...

In early August, Germany announced a freeze on weapons exports to Israel that could be used in the campaign in Gaza. But in the weeks since, hundreds of shipments bound to the Israeli F-35 fighter jet airbase have been shipped through Cologne: thediasporist.de/the-bomb-on-...

Pünktlich getroffen: via Köln nach Gaza – the Diasporist Im August verkündete die deutsche Bundesregierung einen temporären Lieferstopp von Rüstungsgütern nach Israel an. Er sollte gelten für Waffen, “die im Gazastreifen zum Einsatz kommen können”. Dennoch ...

Im August verkündete die Bundesregierung einen temporären Lieferstopp von Rüstungsgütern nach Israel an, die in Gaza zum Einsatz kommen können. Dennoch werden bis heute Waffenteile nach Israel exportiert – über den Flughafen Köln/Bonn @thediasporist.bsky.social thediasporist.de/de/punktlich...

Daughter Issues – the Diasporist The agony and ecstasy of German literature's Bachmann Prize

The agony and ecstasy of German literature's Bachmann Prize: Read this year's "Daughter Issues" by Nora Osagiobare (translated into English by Martha Turewicz), with an introduction to the Bachmann Prize and an excerpt of the jury deliberations on our website now:
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Der postmoderne Faschismus – the Diasporist Das faschistische Zusammenspiel von Rassismus und Behindertenfeindlichkeit

In her essay, “The New Fascist Body,” Dagmar Herzog analyzes the rise of fascist movements, particularly Germany’s "Alternative für Deutschland" (AfD) and how its tactics echo Germany’s Nazi past. Read an excerpt, translated by Lisa Jay Jeschke, on our website now: thediasporist.de/de/der-postm...

Sein Programm ist Programm – the Diasporist Zohran Mamdani ist der Kandidat der Demokraten für den nächsten Bürgermeister von New York. Mit seiner Forderung „Luxus für Alle“ könnte es klappen.

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social stands to be the youngest ever mayor of New York, as well as the first Muslim to lead city hall. But he doesn't want to talk about his identity. Read the analysis by @lukashermsmeier.bsky.social on our website:
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Stickers Against Germany – the Diasporist The antideutsch leftists papering cities in pro-Israel stickers

In Germany, I developed a slight obsession with political stickers – and especially the unhinged pro-Israel stickers from the German left's creepy philosemitic neocons, the "anti-Germans" (the most German Germans). For @thediasporist.bsky.social, I wrote up some of the wildest examples

I Once Had a Home – the Diasporist A writer visits his hometown and explores the legacy of guest workers in Germany

On the occassion of Canberk Köktürk's FASCHOLAND being published in German, we are releasing a translated excerpt today, featuring a visit to Köktürk’s hometown and a conversation with his parents on the legacy of "Gastarbeiter" in Germany. @captaincanbi.bsky.social

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Leseempfehlung

Felix Stephan in der SZ über den Zustand der politischen Debatte in Deutschland und drei neue Magazine:
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Towards a Non-Carceral Anti-Antisemitism – the Diasporist Carceral anti-antisemitism follows a logic that criminalizes or scandalizes any consideration of cause and context behind various instances of angry, unreasonable, ignorant, or hyperbolic speech, broa...

From Germany, to France or the UK, anti-antisemitism punitive and carceral policies are voted, where antisemitism often conflates with antizionism.
Great article from @thediasporist.bsky.social taking inspiration from feminist care community work
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Our four panelists, who are going to be in conversation with @emilydische.bsky.social, and their favorite historic loser. Come find out more on 3 July in Berlin at bUm.

Tickets are going fast, we‘re almost sold out, so get yours today!

Die Schande der israelischen Medizin – the Diasporist Das medizinische Establishment in Israel missachtet die grundlegendsten Prinzipien des ärztlichen Ethos

"The Shame of Israeli Medicine," originally published by the NYRB, provides a chilling insight into the Israeli medical establishment and how Palestinian medical professionals and political prisoners are treated. You can now read the German translation on our site: thediasporist.de/de/die-schan...

Emily and her guests, including @benwritesthings.bsky.social, Achan Malonda, Alena Jabarine and Basma al-Sharif, will discuss strategies for finding defiant joy in the face of Germany’s legendary negative hospitality and for maintaining hope amidst the apparent triumph of authoritarian nationalism.

The Diasporist invites you to join us on 3 July at bUm in Berlin to celebrate the launch of our magazine! The evening will take the form of a late-night talk show, hosted by @emilydische.bsky.social, and tickets are by donation. We look forward to seeing you soon: www.eventbrite.com/e/historic-l...

Die verfolgte Unschuld – the Diasporist Philipp Peyman Engel, das deutsche Feuilleton und wer entscheidet, was in Deutschland jüdisch ist

Eva Menasse über Philipp Peyman Engel, das deutsche Feuilleton und wer entscheidet, was in Deutschland jüdisch ist. thediasporist.de/de/die-verfo...

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A group of nine people active in abolitionist grassroots groups in Cologne came together to discuss “Towards a Non-Carceral Anti-Antisemitism,” which the Diasporist published in March. This response is based on the conversations that emerged from the discussion: thediasporist.de/structures-t...

Eines Tages werden alle immer schon dagegen gewesen sein – the Diasporist Omar El Akkad über Macht und Missbrauch der Sprache in der Kriegsberichterstattung

Omar El Akkad’s prescient and essential book “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This” was published to wide acclaim earlier this year. Read an excerpt of the newly released German translation by Nouria Behloul on our website now:
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Berlin Dispatch: Gespenster – the Diasporist Unser Autor teilt das Schicksal von vielen: Er wird heimgesucht von seinem Vermieter. Zeit, dem Spuk ein Ende zu machen

Hier das Original auf Deutsch lesen: thediasporist.de/de/berlin-di...