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How is the Jewish American Security Act doing today Thought for 4s It was just introduced on May 19, 2026 (two days ago), so it's in the very early stages. jewishfederations.org The Jewish American Security Act is a bipartisan bill led by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and James Lankford (R-OK), with a companion in the House. It aims to strengthen federal responses to antisemitism through measures like:Dramatically expanding the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to $1 billion annually for security at synagogues, Jewish schools, community centers, and other at-risk nonprofits (a major increase from prior levels). Enhancing protections and enforcement on college campuses (including a Title VI framework and coordinator at the Department of Education). Requiring greater transparency from large social media platforms on how they handle antisemitic content. Improving hate crimes data collection and other coordination efforts. rosen.senate.gov It has broad support from a wide range of Jewish organizations across the political and denominational spectrum (e.g., ADL, AJC, Jewish Federations of North America, Orthodox Union, Republican Jewish Coalition, Jewish Democratic Council of America, and others). Jewish leaders are actively urging members of Congress to cosponsor and advance it. ajc.org Strong bipartisan foundation: Rosen (D) + Lankford (R), plus a House companion from Goldman (D) and Smith (R). This is designed for cross-aisle appeal. politico.com Unusually broad coalition: Nearly every major Jewish organization (ADL, AJC, Orthodox Union, Reform/Conservative groups, Jewish Federations, Republican Jewish Coalition, Jewish Democratic Council, etc.) is actively pushing it. Over 400 Jewish leaders were on Capitol Hill lobbying right after introduction. jewishfederations.org Timing and salience: Record antisemitic incidents create real momentum. Security grants for houses of worship and nonprofits tend to have wide support beyond the Jewish community. Vehicle strategy: Sponsors are already eyeing attachment to larger packages (e.g., defense authorization). This is how many policy riders pass. politico.com
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What about abc in america Thought for 6s ABC News (the American network, part of Disney) is not "antisemitic" as an institution, but—like many legacy U.S. outlets—it faces ongoing criticism from pro-Israel watchdogs for perceived anti-Israel bias in its Israel-Gaza coverage. camera.org Key CriticismsPro-Israel media monitors such as CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis) and others highlight recurring issues:Framing and sourcing: Accusations of softer scrutiny of Hamas/Palestinian claims versus Israeli ones, overuse of Gaza Health Ministry (Hamas-run) figures without sufficient caveats, and language that critics say downplays Israeli security concerns or October 7 context while emphasizing Palestinian casualties. jns.org Guest and interview balance: George Stephanopoulos on This Week has been called out for not aggressively challenging antisemitic tropes or conspiracy claims (e.g., in a recent interview with Rep. Thomas Massie regarding the "Israeli lobby"). camera.org Broader patterns: Selective humanization of victims, platforming of voices seen as anti-Israel without strong pushback, and historical critiques dating back to anchors like Peter Jennings. Post-Oct. 7, ABC was grouped with CNN, AP, and Reuters in bias compilations for issues like premature or inaccurate ceasefire-violation claims. jns.org These echo wider debates: some analyses claim U.S. broadcast Sunday shows (including ABC) showed pro-Israel tilt in guest selection early on, while others argue mainstream coverage overall shifted against Israel as Gaza casualties rose. thenation.com CounterpointsABC routinely covers rising U.S. antisemitism, reports on hate crimes against Jews, and hosts Israeli officials and Jewish leaders. abcnews.com It faces opposite accusations from pro-Palestinian voices of pro-Israel bias (e.g., too much reliance on Israeli sources or framing). Mainstream U.S. outlets generally operate within a left-leaning cultural environment on foreign policy, which often views Israel's actions more critically—especially on settlements, Gaza operations, and civilian tolls—but this is ideological slant more than ethnic/religious hatred. Bottom line: The accusations against U.S. ABC are standard media bias complaints on a polarized topic, not evidence of institutional Jew-hatred. They parallel critiques of the Australian ABC but are less intense and less tied to domestic antisemitism spikes in public discourse. Legitimate criticism of Israeli policy isn't antisemitic; consistent double standards, erasure of Jewish/Israeli perspectives, or invoking classic tropes can cross into it. ABC defends its work as balanced journalism. Viewers on all sides should cross-check with multiple sources, including primary statements and raw data.
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