Labor Department Post Sparks Backlash Over Nazi-Echoing Slogan
Critics slammed a Labor Department post for echoing a Nazi-era slogan—“One Homeland. One People. One Heritage.”—as backlash grows amid coverage of U.S. immigration enforcement.
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‘Nuremberg’ Explores the Nazi Mind with Russell Crowe and Rami Malek
The film 'Nuremberg' highlights the role of psychiatrist Dr. Douglas Kelley in assessing Nazi leaders like Hermann Göring for trial, exploring themes of power, personality, and remorse, and drawing parallels to contemporary issues of fascism and psychology.
Argentina recovers Nazi-looted art after 80-year mystery
Argentine officials recovered a Nazi-stolen painting, Contessa Colleoni by Giuseppe Ghislandi, after it was spotted in a real estate photo, ending an 80-year mystery. The artwork was handed over by the daughter of a former Nazi official, following raids and international investigation.
Channel Your Frustration with Wolfenstein
The article suggests playing the Wolfenstein video game series as a way to channel anger and frustration, particularly in response to the rise of fascism. The games, available on platforms like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass, allow players to combat Nazis in an alternate history where the Axis powers won World War II. The series is praised for its gritty gameplay and serious treatment of its themes, offering a cathartic experience for those feeling powerless in the current socio-political climate.
"CPAC: Far-Right Figures Spread Antisemitic Theories and Call for End of Democracy"
Nazis openly mingled with conservative conference attendees at CPAC, spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories and finding allies, despite previous ejections of such individuals. Some even secured official CPAC badges and openly discussed race science and antisemitic theories. The conference's association with Trump and his wing of the party has caused frustration among some attendees, with some expressing concern over the more intense association with Trump and the embrace of invocations of the Jan 6 insurrection.
"Nazis' Stolen Artworks Returned to Holocaust Victim's Heirs by Manhattan Prosecutors"
New York prosecutors returned two modernist drawings seized by Nazis over 80 years ago to relatives of Fritz Grünbaum, a Jewish cabaret performer killed at Dachau, with the pieces valued at $1.5 million and $1 million. Grünbaum's family has spent decades tracking down and recovering stolen artwork, with detailed records offering clues for tracking down the long-ago-stolen pieces. The family has also used proceeds from recovered pieces to fund scholarships for high school musicians from underrepresented communities. The Manhattan District Attorney's office has helped return 10 works of art to the family, with ongoing litigation to recover more pieces.
Unveiling the Intriguing World of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The upcoming video game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" is set in 1937, between the events of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "The Last Crusade." The game will feature familiar characters such as Marcus Brody and will involve a mysterious great circle connecting historical sites. The protagonist, Indiana Jones, will be without his former romantic interest, Marion, and estranged from his father. The game's release is anticipated in 2024.
Roseanne Barr's Shocking Rant Silences AmericaFest Crowd
Roseanne Barr shocked the audience at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Arizona with a rant about "horrible communists" and "Nazi fascists" who she claimed would bring about a Muslim caliphate worldwide. The controversial comedian expressed her support for President Trump and voiced her fear of being sent to a gulag if he loses. Barr's speech received mixed reactions, with some ridiculing her and others expressing support. This is not the first time Barr has made controversial statements, as she previously denied the Holocaust and made offensive remarks about Valerie Jarrett and George Soros.
"The Zone of Interest: A Powerful Holocaust Film for Today's Audience"
The Zone of Interest, a new Holocaust movie based on the Martin Amis novel, portrays the ordinary life of Nazi commandant Rudolf Höss and his family living near Auschwitz. The film meticulously reconstructs their house and uses hidden cameras to capture their daily activities, creating a sense of surveillance reminiscent of "Big Brother in a Nazi house." While the movie avoids reenacting the violence of Auschwitz, it constantly reminds viewers of the horrors through sounds and subtle imagery. The film's approach may erase the visual presence of the victims, but it highlights the chilling compartmentalization and normalization of evil under Nazi rule.
The Unparalleled Atrocities of Hamas: A Comparison to the Nazis
In this opinion piece, the author argues that while Hamas may not have committed genocide on the same physical scale as the Nazis, their belief systems, impulses, and instincts make them qualitatively worse. The author highlights the differences in how the two groups carried out their atrocities, with Hamas openly broadcasting their acts of violence and sadism, while the Nazis went to great lengths to hide their crimes. The author also compares the treatment of hostages, the use of sexual violence, and the international response to the two groups. Ultimately, the author concludes that Hamas is even more anti-Semitic than the Nazis and calls for their eradication.
"Barry Manilow's 'Harmony' on Broadway: A Review of Overly Earnest Songs"
Barry Manilow's musical "Harmony" opens on Broadway, telling the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a popular singing group in 1930s Europe that was disbanded by the Nazis due to some members being Jewish. The musical, which Manilow and Bruce Sussman have been working on since the 1990s, follows the rise of Nazism and the group's forced dissolution. While the cast and production are impressive, the musical struggles to sustain interest with its formulaic songs and lack of intrinsic appeal from the Harmonists themselves. However, it does highlight the false sense of national harmony and the dangers of prejudice and violence.
"Canadian Government Faces Growing Calls to Prosecute Nazi War Criminals"
Pressure is mounting on the Canadian government to address its record of bringing Nazi collaborators and war criminals to justice, following a recent controversy involving the celebration of a Nazi collaborator in Canada's House of Commons. Jewish advocacy groups are calling for the release of redacted reports examining Canada's approach to Nazi war criminals who entered the country after World War II, as well as increased transparency and accountability. Critics argue that Canada's lenient policies towards Nazi perpetrators need to be publicly reckoned with, and that more action is needed to ensure that such incidents do not happen again.
"Polish Family Martyred by Nazis to be Beatified Together by Catholic Church"
A Polish couple and their seven children, including a newborn baby, who were murdered by the Nazis in 1944 for sheltering a Jewish family, will be beatified by the Catholic Church in Poland. The Vatican clarified that the newborn baby was born "at the moment" of his mother's murder and is included in the number of living children. This will be the first time an entire family is elevated toward sainthood, and their bodies were exhumed for the ceremony.
"Justice at Last: Italian Descendants Granted Reparations for Nazi Atrocities in Fornelli"
Descendants of six civilians hanged by Nazis in Fornelli, Italy in 1943 for killing a soldier will receive a portion of €12 million in reparations. Italy will pay the settlement money after losing a battle in the International Court over Germany's liability for World War II crimes. While Jewish Italian organizations believe Germany should pay, victims' groups believe Rome is taking its time with potentially costly claims. The descendants of the hanged civilians are likely to be the first to benefit from a new government fund. Germany previously paid €1 billion in damages to Italy in 1962, but reparations for war crimes were not paid.
Oppenheimer's Impact on Nuclear Power, World Government, and AI Explored
The Nazis failed to develop a nuclear bomb due to a combination of factors. Germany was losing scientists, with many fleeing persecution and joining the Manhattan Project in the US. Wartime pressure and resource scarcity also hindered progress. Additionally, Hitler's lack of understanding and support for the project limited its resources and budget. The German scientists themselves were morally opposed to the atomic bomb and secretly sabotaged the effort. Ultimately, the German nuclear program shifted focus to building a nuclear reactor, but it never achieved a successful chain reaction.