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Dan Schnur

Dan Schnur is the U.S. Politics Editor for the Jewish Journal. He teaches courses in politics, communications, and leadership at UC Berkeley, USC and Pepperdine. He hosts the monthly webinar “The Dan Schnur Political Report" for the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall. Follow Dan's work at www.danschnurpolitics.com

AJC’s Moment

Under the leadership of former U.S. Representative Ted Deutch (D-Fla.), who was named the group’s CEO in 2022, it’s become clear that the AJC has commendably reprioritized its work in this country.

Using Ethnic Studies to Malign Jews May Get Harder

Two separate events occurred in the state capitol last week that have combined to place considerable obstacles in the path of those who would kidnap an ethnic studies course to further antisemitic sentiment.

Trump’s War on the Ivies

Going to war with the most elite colleges and universities in the country has given Trump the opportunity to turn the national political conversation away from the economic issues that have damaged the first months of his term.

Witkoff No Match for Iran

Witkoff’s negotiation strategy is unintentionally providing Iran with breathing room of enormous value as the regime fights for its survival. 

Two Cases to Watch

Two upcoming cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, dealing with religious liberty and the separation of church and state, could have a profound impact on the American Jewish community.

Reading the Signals

Underneath all the inexperience, incompetence and arrogance lies the true outrage. Vance articulated a philosophy that represents a growing danger for the U.S., for Israel and for our democratic allies throughout the world.

Antsy for a Deal

Donald Trump wants a Nobel Peace Prize. And he may have decided that Benjamin Netanyahu can make that happen for him.

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