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Britain and the BBC are partners in terror and antisemitism
Biased broadcasting bodies like the BBC fuel antisemitism and radical Islam.
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UK's New Left-Wing Govt Withdraws Opposition to ICC Netanyahu Arrest
UK no longer objects to International Criminal Court warrant against PM Netanyahu, a major change for the country's new left wing govt.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Anti-Semitism has exploded in British universities
Some of our most prestigious academic institutions have become hotbeds of Jew hate.
News | Fun With Islam
A World-Historical Transformation Is Taking Place in Britain, Yet Few Have Noticed
A world-historical societal transformation is taking place before our very eyes, and yet few have taken notice. Britain, the erstwhile leader of the Western world and the foundation and source of English-speaking civilization, is in its last days as a free society, and will soon become an Islamic state.
Politics | Opinion
UK threat to withhold Israel arms sales is a show of Western weakness
Opinion: Western weakness has wider implications beyond its immediate unintended consequences, and at a time of increasing danger from the despotic China-Russia-Iran axis, it seems to be afraid to stand by its allies when the going gets tough
Politics | Opinion
Feeble Britain is now letting Hamas win the propaganda war
In a sane universe, the democratic world would pull behind Israel until the war is won
Politics | Opinion
How Hamas Hijacked British Democracy – Commentary Magazine
After all the false alarms, the crisis of British democracy is finally here. The cause is not a nebulous concept like “disinformation” or a prime minister getting ousted by her
News | Antisemitism Watch
‘Many attacks are from the progressive left,’ says British Jewish actress
Tracy-Ann Oberman told the “BBC” that she has round-the-clock security after receiving threats.
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Elder Of Ziyon - Antisemitism is now a "philosophical belief" whose adherents are protected under British law
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
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Britain Can’t Protect Its Own Government Ministers from Islamists
Mike Freer—a gay, conservative justice minister—is leaving Parliament because of threats to his life. He speaks to The Free Press.
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Britain's Jews are being terrorised
The knife attack in Golders Green, London is merely the most shocking expression of the surge in anti-Semitism.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Editor of British Muslim News Site Says There's 'Zero Proof' of Hamas Atrocities on October 7
We've already been told today by Hunter Biden that his father had no financial involvement in whatever he did to earn millions overseas, so that's about as much denial as we can take.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Anti-Semitism is being normalised in British life
In 1144, the murder of a tanner’s apprentice in Norwich was blamed on French-speaking Jews, birthing a shameful tradition of blood libel that ascribed to Jews a penchant for murdering children.
Politics | Op-Ed
London Has Fallen; UPDATED
I have been following London’s decline for a while now, and have written a fair amount about the societal decline in Britain.
I often speak of Western culture, and the Anglosphere as a subset of...
Politics | Opinion
Britain's civilisational emergency - Melanie Phillips
I spoke about this broader crisis on my recent trip to America
Politics | The Left
London's Mayor Issues Statement on the Far-Right Thugs at Pro-Palestinian March
Let's check in on the U.K., shall we?
Politics | Opinion
How Britain appeased Islamic extremism
Its supine policies sowed an evil wind. Now it's reaping the whirlwind
Politics | The Left
Left-wing civil servants resist Downing Street's call to fly the Israeli flag in solidarity with the victims of last weekend's terrorist attacks
According to a Whitehall source, many civil servants are 'disproportionately left-leaning' and are sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.
History | History
A Drive Around London in 1926
In 1926, British-born filmmaker Claude Friese-Greene filmed the streets of London in breathtaking color. But only recently has the British Film Institute released an extract of their restoration of Friese-Greene's footage.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
British vs. English: What’s the Difference?
First, you have to understand the difference between England and Britain (and the UK, while we’re at it).
Politics | Opinion
Britain's current transparency approach is morally wrong - editorial
The British government is refusing to disclose whether it has safeguards in place to ensure that its aid to the PA is not underwriting the obscene “pay to slay” policy.
News | Iran
Iran’s Jihad on British Soil
In response to the Islamic Republic’s execution of a British-Iranian dual citizen, the UK’s foreign office placed new sanctions on the regime last week.
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
The Only Fully British Chocolate Bar To Exist Was Eaten By Queen Elizabeth
British candy company Rowntree's experimented in growing a cacao fruit tree and were successful in creating one small candy bar. Guess who got to eat it?
History | History
The Failed British Double-Cross of Israel
Heretofore overlooked British General Staff documents demonstrate that the oft-marginalized Lehi leader Avraham ‘Yair’ Stern’s assessment of British intentions toward Mandate Palestine was correct
History | History
Remembering the Supermarine Spitfire, An Iconic Fighter Plane of World War II
'Spit' pilots flew their first combat missions over Dunkirk during the Battle of France
History | History
Elder Of Ziyon - Britain Needs To Apologize To The Jews for What They Did During The Mandate, More Than To The Arabs
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
News | News
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after less than 2 months in office
Members of the UK Conservative Party say Prime Minister Liz Truss needs to resign amid chaos following an about-face on planned tax cuts during a time of economic instability.
Music | Music
James Bond and The Beatles: the 1962 day that changed Britain
Sixty years ago today, both the Beatles' first single Love Me Do and the first Bond film Dr No were released. It was a remarkable moment that redefined a nation, writes Mark Allison.
History | History
An Execution And An Exile: What Happened To King Charles I And King Charles II?
The new British monarch bears the name of a predecessor who was executed and another who was exiled.
News | In The News
Queen Elizabeth II Dead At 96
The longest-reigning monarch in British history has died
Politics | Politics
Liz Truss’s job won’t be easy — and the West needs her to succeed
A principled, conservative stalwart, former Foreign Minister Liz Truss has won the leadership vote of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party to become Britain’s 56th prime minister. A formidable p…
Politics | Hamas, Gaza & The Palestinian Authority
Palestinian brutality funded by Britain
Special report: PA thugs that killed human rights campaigner part of forces paid for by UK taxpayer
News | Antisemitism Watch
One-Third of British Population Believe in Antisemitic Conspiracies, New Survey Says
An antisemitic graphic shared on social media blaming the COVID-19 pandemic on a Jewish conspiracy. Image: Hope Not Hate. A …
News | In The News
Embattled UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agrees to resign
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign, his office said Thursday, ending an unprecedented political crisis over his future that has paralyzed Britain's government. An official in Johnson's Downing Street office confirmed the prime
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Britain: Jewish social workers left 'scared' over colleagues response to antisemitism
EXCLUSIVE Dr Paul Shuttleworth, from UK Jewish Social Worker Group, says:'It's uncomfortable being a Jewish social worker .. non-Jews are deciding whether we are allowed to define antisemitism'
Food & Drink | Food & Drink
How Queen Elizabeth Has Impacted What We Eat and Drink
Queen Elizabeth enjoys Earl Grey tea, gin cocktails, scones, venison, and chocolate cake.
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Rabbis receive anti-terror training after sacked professor repeats 'extremism' slur
EXCLUSIVE: Sociology professor David Miller, sacked from Bristol University amid claims he incited hatred against Jewish students, has republished parts of Iranian TV interview
History | History
Alternate history: what if George III hadn't 'lost' the colonies
Professor Andrew Roberts tells Jonny Wilkes why a British victory in the American Revolutionary War could have led to the creation of an all-powerful English-speaking empire, governed from New York
History | History
Pretending the Kindertransport was a part of a 'noble tradition' is ignorant of history
Special provision was made for children because Britain refused to let in their parents
News | Antisemitism Watch
Pressure increases on the BBC - Melanie Phillips
Did the broadcaster draw false equivalence between Jewish antisemitism victims and their attackers?
Politics | Woke Insanity
British School Cancels Winston Churchill, Replaces ‘House’ Name With 24-Year-Old Soccer Player
The names of Winston Churchill, the British prime minister who guided Britain through World War II, and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling have been axed as school ‘house’ names at one British school in an attempt to promote diversity.
History | History
When Was the Victorian Era, and What Happened During It?
The Victorian era brought changes that reached far beyond England’s borders. In fact, England’s borders also reached far beyond what we now know as England’s borders.
Politics | Politics
UK Parliament Holds Joe Biden in Contempt and the Details Are Disturbing
How does it feel to be respected on the world stage again?
News | Antisemitism Watch
Britain Slides Into An Antisemitic Sewer
Shocked platitudes don't cut it. Jew-baiting in Britain is out of control
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UK Secretly Testing Controversial Web Data Mining Tool
For the last two years in Britain, law enforcement and internet service providers have been quietly colluding to build and test...
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The Queen’s Guard May Have to Give Up Their Iconic Bearskin Hats
The 1.5-foot hats famously worn by the Buckingham Palace guards date back to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
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New Oxford University Study Finds Almost 20% of Britons Believe Jews Behind Coronavirus Pandemic
A healthcare worker wheels a patient on a stretcher into the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center during the outbreak of the …
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Boris Johnson in self-isolation after catching coronavirus
Prime minister has mild symptoms and says he will still lead Covid-19 response
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UK Prosecutors 'Cannot Be Relied Upon to Bring Anti-Jewish Racists to Justice,' Antisemitism Watchdog Charges
A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) car. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has decided to charge only …
Politics | Woke Insanity
Female Chief Of Institution For Management Wants New Rules: Men Should Shut Up About Sports
A woman who is the head of a venerable institution for management in Great Britain has a new parameter she would like to see implemented in offices: reduce the time men talk about sports. Ann Francke, the Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Instit
News | JEWISH COMMUNITY
British Muslims reject Jewish solidarity over Uyghur Muslim persecution
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
History | History
British People Explain How They Were Taught About The American Revolution In School
"British people of Reddit, how is the American Revolution taught in your schools?"–– This was today's burning question from Redditor Shamr0ck01, who did not, contrary to what you may believe, open a terrible can of worms and kick off an imperialist chest-
News | Antisemitism Watch
Influential Corbyn-supporting Facebook page run by Hamas
The "We Support Jeremy Corbyn" Facebook page, which has 72,000 members, was run from the Gaza strip from 2017 until recently.
Politics | Media Bias
New York Times Fabricates ‘Fierce Debate’ Among British Jews | CAMERA
Times' Benjamin Mueller cites a brand-new, marginal, fringe group while completely ignoring the large, influential, mainstream organizations in order to bolster the baseless fantasy
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Over half of British anti-Zionists also agree with anti-Jewish stereotypes
Blogging about Israel and the Arab world since, oh, forever.
Politics | Opinion
London Bridge horror proves we need new solutions to 23,000 jihadists in the UK
Two innocent people are dead because of the Government’s refusal to confront the threat Britain faces from Islamic jihad.
News | Fun With Islam
British Jewish Newspaper Buckles to Hamas
On August 23, the Jewish Chronicle (JC), Britain's largest Jewish newspaper and one of the oldest Jewish newspapers in the world, published an apology and handed 50,000 pounds (more than $60,000) to Interpal, a British Muslim charity linked closely to
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Snap Expulsion of Key Tony Blair Aide Contrasted With British Labour Party's Reluctance to Discipline Antisemites
Alistair Campbell served as communications director to former British PM Tony Blair. Photo: Reuters / Andrew Winning. Former British Prime …
History | History
5 Bizarre Habits Of Royals Through History - History Extra
Henry VIII had people kiss his bed linen every morning to make sure it was not covered in poison, plus four more weird royal behaviours through history…
Politics | Leftists & Antisemitism
Antisemitism, Israel-Hatred Rife at Pro-Palestinian Demonstration Endorsed by UK Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn | Jew
Antisemitic placards at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in London. Photo: courtesy Campaign Against Antisemitism. Antisemitism and virulent Israel-hatred were rife on …
Politics | Antisemitism
Top UK Jewish Group Urges Labour to 'Look Itself in Mirror' After Party Member's Call for March on Hove Synagogue
Brighton and Hove. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. A top British Jewish group has called out the local Labour branch in the …
Politics | BDS
British Member of Parliament Falsely Claims Video of Guatamalen Soldiers Beating Youths Actually Shows Israelis | Jewish
UK Labour MP Grahame Morris. Photo: Chris McAndrew. Member of Parliament for the UK’s Labour Party Grahame Morris became the …
History | History
12 things you (probably) didn’t know about the Wars of the Roses
The Wars of the Roses were the civil wars fought in England and Wales between the Yorkist and Lancastrian dynasties between 1455 and 1485. Though historians can’t agree on precisely when and where the conflicts concluded, the general consensus is that t
Politics | Leftists & Antisemitism
British Invasion: The Corbynization of the Democratic Party, and what to do about it
When the Democratic Party faced a revolt from its ranks for daring to propose condemning anti-Semitism, the scene gave those of us in Britain deja vu. The American Left is following the same script that led to the rapid radicalization of the Labour Party,
News | News
British Museum Exhibit Features Postcard Accusing Israel of Ethnic Cleansing
A postcard showing maps accusing Israel of ethnically cleansing Palestinians that is featured in an exhibit at the British Museum …
News | The News
One in 20 British adults doesn’t believe Holocaust happened, poll finds
In UK survey to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, 12% of respondents maintain the scale of the genocide is inflated; Holocaust Memorial Day Trust laments 'shocking' results
Travel | Travel
20 best new pubs in Britain: from restored Victorian drinking holes to family-run micro-pubs - inews.co.uk
Looking for somewhere different to go for a pint this year? These brand new pub and bar launches are bound to give you some food for thought.
News | News
How Queen Elizabeth Will Pass the Torch to Prince Charles in 2019
Profound changes are ahead for the British monarchy.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
Jordanian MP Who Praised Murder of Seven Israeli Schoolgirls Feted in UK Parliament
A Jordanian Member of Parliament who hailed the murder of seven Israeli schoolgirls in 1997 was feted in the British...
Politics | Media Bias
British media blame Israel for Gaza’s economic woes. Gazans blame Hamas and the PA
These counterintuitive findings offer a rare honest glimpse into what Palestinians living under Hamas’s despotic rule in Gaza actually believe, providing a “compelling corrective”…
History | History
Archaeologists Are Excavating Sheffield Castle, One-Time Prison of Mary, Queen of Scots | Smart News | Smithsonian
The Scottish queen spent 14 years imprisoned at the medieval stronghold
Politics | International
POLL: Brits Overwhelmingly Reject Tory 'Soft Brexit'
The British public is opposed to the PM’s plan for a “soft” Brexit and almost a third are prepared to back a new, right-wing party.
News | Israel & The Jewish Community
In Britain, poll indicates, 23% ‘unwilling’ to have a Jew in the family
Similar number found in Italy, Germany and Austria in survey of 15 countries in Western Europe; the Dutch found to be most accepting
News | The News
Britain Has Fallen: Journalist Jailed for Covering Child Sex Trafficking Trial | Zero Hedge | Zero Hedge
Without due process, a man has been imprisoned for covering a trial in Great Britain.
News | News
Queen Had the Best Reaction to Prince Charles Calling Her 'Mummy'
Was it an eye roll? No one can be quite sure
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
I'm British, and I experienced the biggest culture shock when I started working in the US
The UK and the US are not all that different. But as a British person living and working in America, I experienced a huge culture shock at work.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
To Brits with knickers in a twist over Americanisms: don't get your panties in a bunch | Science | The Guardian
Many ‘American’ phrases are actually British but a new book argues why we say what we say reveals a lot about our cultures
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
10 myths about the royal family that just aren't true
Prince Charles does not need seven eggs each morning.
News | In The News
As Britain cracks down on weapons, criminals turn to acid attacks - The Washington Post
There were more than 700 acid attacks last year — double the number in 2015.
News | The News
Islam Poised to Pass Anglicans as Preferred Religion of Britain’s Young Adults
Islam has been gaining on Christianity for years in Great Britain and is now only one percentage point behind Anglicanism among the...
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
How Does One Become A Knight?
Here are the answers to some of your most pressing knighthood-related questions.
History | History
New Documentary Reveals the Surprising Place the Queen's Crown Jewels Were Hidden During WWII
Queen Elizabeth herself was kept in the dark for years.
History | History
8 Amazing Things Discovered During the Expansion of the London Underground
Europe’s largest engineering project uncovered countless historic treasures, ranging from bones to Tudor bowling balls.
History | History
The Secret World War II History Hidden in London's Fences
London's housing developments often feature a unique form of fencing: stretchers reused after World War II.
History | History
"Darkest Hour' - Churchill’s powerful ‘fight on the beaches’ speech: The words few people actually heard
As the 'Darkest Hour' debuts in movie theaters, the strange story of how people finally got to listen to Churchill deliver one of history's most stirring speeches.
Politics | Corruption
British soldiers should have 'cups of tea' with Islamic State terrorists, says Jeremy Corbyn ally
Christine Shawcroft - who sits on Labour's National Executive Committee - claims soldiers should 'get teabags out' rather than resorting to air strikes
History | History
Here's How British and American Spelling Parted Ways | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
Politics | Politics
Has Britain left the EU? (Almost) Every single Brexit question answered
What is the European Union?
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
The Time a Cat Terrified Parliament | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
News | The News
British man who launched Isil suicide attack was Guantanamo Bay detainee awarded £1m compensation
A British Islamic State fighter who carried out a suicide bombing in Iraq this week is a former Guantanamo Bay detainee who was paid £1 million compensation by the government.
Music | Vinyl Records!
People Are Using Britain's New Plastic Money to Play Vinyl Records
The new plastic polymer £5 notes are bonkers. They can’t be crumpled, are extremely hard (though not impossible) to burn, and some wonky stuff happens if you shine a laser through the queen’s face. By far the strangest revelation about this Money Of
Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous
How a Ragtag Gang of Retirees Pulled Off the Biggest Jewel Heist in British History
The police and public gasped at the audacity of the Great Hatton Garden heist of 2015, where millions in cash and jewels were taken from an underground vault in London’s diamond district. Mark Seal investigates the unorthodox daring of the perpetrators�
News | The News
Britain's election: rise of Scottish and English nationalists threatens old order | Politics | The Guardian
On 7 May, Britain goes to the polls. Voters are deserting Labour and the Tories in favour of resurgent Scottish nationalists and an English version of the Tea Party. The result could spell the end for the system as we know it
History | History
Was the skeleton found in the Leicester car park really King Richard III? Experts raise doubts | History Extra
The discovery of the king’s remains in Leicester in 2012 made worldwide headlines, but now experts have raised doubts about whether we can truly say the bones are his. Emma McFarnon reports. This article was originally published in May 2014
History | History
New genetic map of the UK shows which invasions created Britain's DNA
Britain has a long history of invasions: over the past two millennia, various armies from the Romans to the Anglo-Saxons conquered the bulk of the British Isles. A new genetic analysis of the...
History | History
'Dirty Old London': A History Of The Victorians' Infamous Filth : NPR
In the 1800s, the Thames River was thick with human sewage and the streets were covered with horse dung, the removal of which, according to Lee Jackson, presented an "impossible challenge."
Politics | BDS
Hundreds of British artists announce cultural boycott of Israel - Israel News - Jerusalem Post
Latest initiative is a reaction to what they termed “the Palestinian catastrophe” in Gaza.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Anti-Semitism in Britain hits record high
The most common single type of incident in 2014 involved verbal abuse directed at random Jewish people in public, according to the Community Security Trust.
News | Antisemitism Watch
Britain: 'Internet asbos' could be given to trolls who spread anti-Semitism
'Internet asbos' could be given to people who spread racial hatred on sites like Twitter and Facebook under news measures outlined for the UK.
News | News
UK Chief Rabbi Told: Israel Fuels Anti-Semitism - Arutz Sheva
British media has long been accused of a strong anti-Israel bias, and even generating anti-Semitism. Those claims have surfaced once again when during an interview with UK Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis for International Holocaust Memorial Day on Tuesday, a TV anchor with Sky News went as far as to suggest that Israel "fuels anti-Semitism."
News | News
British MP panned for saying Netanyahu in Paris made him sick | The Times of Israel
Israeli ambassador calls for 'forceful and immediate action' against parliamentarian David Ward after critical tweet
History | History
That Debt From 1720? Britain’s Payment Is Coming - NYTimes.com
Prompted by record low interest rates, the British government is planning to pay off debts it racked up over hundreds of years.
News | Fun With Islam
Britain's Unrequited Love For Islam
Willing to be endlessly open and hospitable, Britain finds itself at a loss when that hospitality is neither respected nor returned. It is worth asking why British Muslims should have their scripture represented in the coronation of the new monarch, when
History | History
Does Richard III's DNA question the Queen's right to the throne? Relative of monarch may have been conceived out of wedlock
Genetic analysis of a battle-scarred skeleton discovered under a council car park in Leicester three years ago has confirmed that it did indeed belong to the last Plantagenet king (pictured).
History | History
The Final Days of King Charles II - Neatorama
The following article is republished from Uncle John's Ahh-Inspiring Bathroom Reader.Next time you feel yourself coming down with a cold, thank your lucky stars for 21st-century medicine.MONDAYOn the morning of February 2, 1685, King Charles II of England
Politics | Op-Ed
Memo to the BBC: The 'Far Right' Did Not Decapitate David Haines nor Rape 1400 Girls in Rotherham
Here is the news: in Australia, a plot by Islamic State sympathisers to capture random members of the public and chop their heads off has been foiled by security services; in Syria, two Americans and a British hostage have been beheaded by an Islamist nic
News | News
Simon Schama tells UK Jewry to stop living in a bubble | The Times of Israel
United Jewish Israel Appeal dinner raises £3.8 million for Birthright and programs in Israel's poorest areas
News | Antisemitism Watch
British sports store turns away Jews, later apologizes | The Times of Israel
Security guard at a branch of Sports Direct fired after telling identifiably Jewish students: 'No Jews, no Jews'
News | In The News
Scots Independence Genie Fires Separatist Dreams of EU Statehood - Bloomberg
A short walk from Edinburgh Castle, past tourist stores hawking kilts and tartan scarves, a church hall is about to become a patch of Barcelona for the day.
News | In The News
Cameron to head to Scotland as independence campaign gathers steam - Yahoo News
From Yahoo News: By Angus MacSwan and Guy Faulconbridge EDINBURGH/LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister David Cameron implored Scots on Tuesday not to vote for independence in next week's referendum after an opinion poll showed a surge in support for a break
History | History
200 Years Ago Today: The Burning of Washington, D.C.
(Mural by Allyn Cox, U.S. Department of State)Two hundred years ago, the United States was locked in a bitter struggle against the British Empire known as the War of 1812. For the new republic, the stakes were profoundly high. This became especially clear
Politics | BDS
Are Britain's students allowed to be Jewish any more? | Sam Gross | The Blogs |
Today, the National Union of Students in Britain voted to adopt a policy of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. Perhaps when universities re-start in the autumn, we should return with yellow stars sewn onto our clothes.
News | Fun With Islam
UK Islamist Teachers Said Boston Bombings Were a Hoax
Teachers at the centre of an Islamist plot to take over British schools exchanged messages saying that the Boston Marathon bombings and the murder of soldier Lee Rigby were hoaxes.
Miscellaneous | Stuff
What British People Say, Versus What They Mean
A handy visual guide. By Today I Learned Something New .
