You can disagree with Israeli policy and not be antisemitic. Indeed, roughly half of Israelis disagree with their government’s policies. And about half of Jewish Americans also disagree with Israeli policy. You can also sympathize with the plight of the Palestinians and not be pro-Hamas or anti-Jew.
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Antisemitism: What does it all mean?
by Brian Ludwig • • 1 Comment
Semite about covers most of the people living in the Middle East so the whole conflict — all of them — could be considered antisemitic.
‘Nurses Versus Virus’ earns top screenplay award at Santa Barbara
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Community Word writer Xavier Jackson, ISU prof John McHale winners of Santa Barbara International Diversity Film Script Award
Big bash restores faith in Madison Theater
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Need help managing money? Use the Busey Bank Bridge
by Brian Ludwig • • 0 Comments
Bridge Center on SW Adams is a ‘financial literacy lab’ looking to be beacon of hope in community banking. It emphasizes the little things that can make a difference — encouraging prudent practices and cautioning about how mountains of debt can be created from the molehills of credit cards, money orders and payday loans.
New Graceland senior center here to help us live life together
by Brian Ludwig • • 1 Comment
Graceland Center for Purposeful Living here to help older adults “Age with Vitality.” Check out the Life Together Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays
Check your Trans mission: River City Pride Fest safe space for LGBTQ+ today
by Brian Ludwig • • 1 Comment
Sometimes stepping back can help movements make monumental steps forward. But the political landscape surrounding the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer communities seems to have stumbled back quite a bit.
City Council class has healthy mentality for Peoria
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Three of the five candidates who earned at-large spots on the Peoria City Council were elected for the first time. And three retained their seat at the half circle at City Hall. All five want to get things done for…
Editorial: Great reads, Sandra — Serendipity, indeed
by Brian Ludwig • • 4 Comments
It’s the little things that make the moments of our lives extra special. And it takes a big heart to fill them with love. Serendipity. That’s what Sandra Dempsey Post provided for readers for more than 40 years all over…
History of Hoops: ‘Playgrounds to the Pros: Legends of Peoria Basketball’ gets behind scenes of River City roundball
by Brian Ludwig • • 3 Comments
Basketball fans know how the sport plays in Peoria. Finally, some of those stories from an extra-special time in the city’s lore will be captured in print when “Playgrounds to the Pros: Legends of Peoria Basketball” (3 Fields Books, University…