How an Antisemitic Job Rejection Found Support Online
Austin Franco, an undergraduate student at Cornell University, first drew widespread attention in June when he responded to a prospective employer by saying that he was “not interested in working for a Jew.” After the exchange was shared publicly, the incident drew critical coverage from multiple news outlets. The media attention was followed by a GiveSendGo fundraiser created on his behalf by a far-right influencer and an appearance on Piers Morgan’s talk show, […]
How Flock Safety Cameras Became a Vehicle for Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories
Flock Safety cameras are automated license plate readers installed in thousands of American neighborhoods, schools, and commercial areas. They photograph every passing vehicle, log identifying details in real time, and share that data across a nationwide network of law enforcement agencies. The technology has sparked a growing national debate over privacy, civil liberties, and the […]
Argentina’s 2026 World Cup Win Over Egypt Fueled Antisemitic Conspiracies
On Tuesday, July 7th, Argentina defeated Egypt in the World Cup, advancing to the quarterfinals and eliminating Egypt from the tournament. Before the game had even concluded, it became a lightning rod for antisemitic conspiracy theories. Even as conversations about Argentina’s team and star player Lionel Messi exploded across X and other platforms, a striking […]
Kanye West’s History of Antisemitism: From “Death Con 3” to “Heil Hitler”
Over the past three years, Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, has built one of the most documented records of public antisemitism of any celebrity in recent memory. From threatening to go “death con 3 on Jewish people” in 2022 to releasing a song titled “Heil Hitler” in 2025, his rhetoric has escalated steadily and visibly. With […]
Called a Jew: How Antisemites Use Jewish Identity as a Slur Against Non-Jews
In the weeks following the March 12, 2026 vehicle-ramming attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard found himself the target of an antisemitic harassment campaign. Bouchard had helped coordinate the law enforcement response to the attack and had been among the most visible officials publicly defending the Jewish community in its aftermath. […]
UpScrolled’s Free Speech Pitch and the Hate It’s Attracting
Since TikTok’s U.S. deal was finalized on January 22, a new social app, UpScrolled, has surged into the spotlight. The platform presents itself as an alternative for users who believe mainstream social media sites suppress certain political content, especially pro-Palestinian posts. In online conversation, UpScrolled is repeatedly framed as a place with “no censorship” and “no shadowbanning.” Its founder, Issam Hijazi, has reinforced that narrative publicly, claiming that […]