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Past articles by Sam:

Christiane Northrup, once a New Age health guru, now spreads covid disinformation

Northrup, once a beloved household name for her holistic approach to medicine, now claims that the coronavirus was part of a plot involving Deep State brainwashing and treacherous depopulation schemes. → Read More

Since this California church began flouting pandemic restrictions, attendance has surged

A judge has held Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Ventura County in contempt of court for ignoring restrictions, but it still draws hundreds of maskless worshippers to its indoor services each week. → Read More

How BTS and K-pop exploded the world music scene

Tamar Herman on why BTS, the South Korean hip-hop and pop septet, made it big in the United States — and their surprising Jewish connection. → Read More

Being Black And Jewish Means Constantly Being Asked To Choose

People often pressure me to choose which group I belong to, as if I can simply deny being part of the other. → Read More

Q&A: Shlomo Avineri On What We Get Wrong About Karl Marx

Shlomo Avineri's "Karl Marx: Philosophy and Revolution" examines the philosopher's Jewish roots and his complex thoughts on class struggle. → Read More

Who are the Black Israelites at the center of the viral standoff at the Lincoln Memorial?

The abrasive, End Times preaching that preceded the standoff is typical daily fare for Black Israelites. → Read More

Rachel Cowan Was The Mother Of Jewish Healing

Rachel Cowan, a "mother" of the Jewish healing movement, is now grappling with her own illness. → Read More

‘Smallville’ Actress Charged With Helping Sex Cult That Included Bronfmans

“Smallville” actress Allison Mack was arrested Friday on charges that she allegedly aided a cult that included members of the Bronfmann family. → Read More

Jewish Talk Show Host Promotes ‘White Genocide’ Theory

Michael Savage, the conservative talk show host, is promoting a white nationalist conspiracy theory. → Read More

What Is Atomwaffen Division, The Nazi Group Tied To The Murder Of Blaze Bernstein?

Attomwaffen Division, an American Nazi group, has been tied to the alleged murderer of Blaze Bernstein. → Read More

Parents Of Blaze Bernstein ‘Preach Love’ After Son’s Murder

A day before the arraignment of their son's alleged killer, the parents of Blaze Bernstein preached a message of positivity. → Read More

White Nationalists Praise Stephen Miller For Popularizing ‘Chain Migration’

Senior Trump advisor Stephen Miller is getting credit for pushing the term "chain migration" into the mainstream. → Read More

Jew Hater Paul Nehlen Makes List Of His Jewish Foes On Twitter

Paul Nehlen lashed back at the Jews who have "attacked" him on Twitter. → Read More

Poll: Most Young People Say Anti-Semitism Isn’t Increasing

According to a new poll, most young Americans believe that anti-Semitism is about the same. → Read More

White Supremacists Hang ‘Danger’ Sign In San Francisco

Identity Evropa, a white nationalist "alt-right" group, is mocking San Francisco policy on protecting undocumented immigrants. → Read More

Most Americans Support Abortion — And Jews Are Among The Most Supportive

American Jews are among the religious groups most supportive of abortion. → Read More

Most Christians Are Praying For Trump — Other Religions, Not So Much

Almost 70 percent of Christians pray for the president, according to a new study. → Read More

Conspiracist Alex Jones Is Teaming Up With ‘Pick-Up Artist’ Neil Strauss

Alex Jones is teaming up with Neil Strauss, author of "The Game" on a new book about the "greatest conspiracy theories of all time." → Read More

Maine Town Manager Fired After Calling For White Ethnostate

Jackman, Maine town manager Tom Kawczynski wanted to turn New England into a white ethnostate. → Read More

Polish Group Wears Nazi Uniforms, Burns Swastika; Government Will Investigate

A TV report in Poland that exposed neo-Nazis celebrating Hitler's birthday has led to an official investigation. → Read More