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Column Examines Historical Patterns of Antisemitism in American Politics
A newsletter column discusses how certain political positions have historically attracted individuals with antisemitic views. The piece references a 1941 rally and draws on a biography of John T. Flynn.
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A newsletter column published May 20, 2026, examines how political positions that place Jewish people in opposition can draw support from individuals who hold antisemitic views. The column states that when a position finds 'the Jew' on the other side, people who dislike Jews will flock to it.
The article references a 1941 rally at Madison Square Garden in New York featuring John T. Flynn, Charles Lindbergh, and Sen. David Ignatius Walsh of Massachusetts. The column notes the author's long-standing interest in Flynn and references a biography titled Right Turn: John T.
Flynn and the Transformation of American Liberalism by political scientist John E. Moser. The piece appears in The Dispatch's G-File newsletter, which focuses on politics and culture.
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