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A rock star channels Jewish outrage at antisemitism

At a time of rising antisemitism, Jews need allies. Particularly helpful are allies with high visibility, like John Mellencamp, who can turn the dial on the outrage machine to a volume at which it can be heard by Jews and non-Jews alike.

I would never call John Mellencamp “a rock star.” But, I respect his actions here (and that’s far more important than rock n roll).

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The haters' guide to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | EW

Insults, long-standing feuds, calls for its destruction. Hating on the Rock & Roll Hall of fame is as old as the organization itself. So, just in time for this year’s ceremony — which will see Nina Simone, Bon Jovi, The Cars, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Dire Straits, and the Moody Blues inducted into the Hall — we collect the dirt and disses thrown over the years at music’s most venerable institution.