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Obama and the Holocaust Obama and the Holocaust
Conservatives seize on a story Barack Obama told about his uncle helping to liberate Auschwitz to claim he's a liar, but the truth seems simpler.
Alex Koppelman May 27, 2008
Israel's Nazi-porn problem Israel's Nazi-porn problem
Hot she-wolves of the SS, rescued from the memory hole. Also: Buddhism for murderers, housewife seeks Asian stud and more.
Andrew O'Hehir Apr 11, 2008
Irène Némirovsky's life after death Irène Némirovsky's life after death
"Suite Française" made her a posthumous literary sensation. But newly published work raises the question: Was Némirovsky a Jewish anti-Semite?
By Allen Barra Feb 6, 2008
I peed at my desk in third grade and now I'm afraid to sing I peed at my desk in third grade and now I'm afraid to sing
I know I am different. I know I go for broke. What if my gift is rejected?
By Cary Tennis Nov 7, 2007
Ahmadinejad, big man on campus Ahmadinejad, big man on campus
The Iranian leader's visit to Columbia provoked outcry, support and a twist on free speech: "We're glad you're here -- so we can tell you you're an asshole."
By Alex Koppelman and Tracee Herbaugh Sep 25, 2007
Finding "The Lost" Finding "The Lost"
Salon Book Award winner Daniel Mendelsohn discusses his search for missing relatives, the "overfamiliarity" of the Holocaust, and why we should listen to our elders.
By Andrew O'Hehir Dec 14, 2006
"The Lost" "The Lost"
Daniel Mendelsohn remembers the strange effect he had as a boy on his kin in this excerpt.
By Daniel Mendelsohn Dec 14, 2006
The two catastrophes The two catastrophes
Israelis and Palestinians have both been marked by inconceivable tragedy. For both sides, understanding the other's memories is the first step toward moving beyond the past.
By Baruch Kimmerling Dec 6, 2004
Anti-Semitic -- or anti-Sharon? Anti-Semitic -- or anti-Sharon?
When Western leaders met in Berlin this week to confront an ugly upsurge in European anti-Semitism, they pointed fingers not just at neo-Nazis and militant Muslims -- but also at the European left.
By Alix Christie Apr 30, 2004
A passion for hatred
Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" is a blood libel against Jews, and every prominent Christian minister and priest ought to denounce it.
By Robert Scheer Mar 3, 2004
The never ending war over slavery The never ending war over slavery
A new exhibit at the Museum of the Confederacy tells of slaves who supported slavery. But if former Gov. Doug Wilder's dream comes true, the nation's first slavery museum will tell a different -- and harsher -- story.
By Louise Witt May 27, 2003
"Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary" "Blind Spot: Hitler's Secretary"
She was in the bunker with you-know-who and can't forgive herself. In this haunting documentary, 81-year-old Traudl Junge faces the truth.
By Charles Taylor Jan 31, 2003
The pope, the devil and death The pope, the devil and death
In Costa-Gavras' hard-hitting if heavy-handed "Amen," an SS officer with a conscience can't convince the Vatican to care about the fate of Europe's Jews.
By Stephanie Zacharek Jan 24, 2003
"The role of art is to be ahead of its time" "The role of art is to be ahead of its time"
Film's premier polemicist Costa-Gavras on his new movie "Amen," the responsibility of artists, and waiting around for history to prove you right.
By Dimitra Kessenides Jan 24, 2003
Rethinking the Nazi nightmare Rethinking the Nazi nightmare
Two historians challenge the idea that the Holocaust was unique, describe how anti-Semitism was worse in prewar America than in Germany and compare Hitler & Co. to the '60s generation.
By Suzy Hansen Oct 2, 2002
Ordinary people, extraordinary evil Ordinary people, extraordinary evil
What kind of person can attack, mutilate and kill a total stranger or even a neighbor? A scholar talks about the dark potential in all of us.
By Suzy Hansen Aug 22, 2002
The price of pain The price of pain
The co-author of a book on Holocaust reparations talks about blood money, the importance of apologizing and the slavery reparations movement.
By Suzy Hansen Jul 15, 2002
Evil takes the stand Evil takes the stand
When Holocaust denier David Irving demanded a libel trial in England, the nature of history itself was at stake.
By Charles Taylor May 23, 2001
In the shadow of Auschwitz In the shadow of Auschwitz
After World War II, 800 years of history came to a standstill in the Polish city of Oswiecim. Fifty years later, residents are growing restless.
By David Lazarus Sep 18, 2000
Shoah business Shoah business
The son of an Auschwitz survivor accuses the "Holocaust industry," Elie Wiesel and Jewish leaders worldwide of a vast shakedown.
Viktor Frvlke Aug 30, 2000
"The Holocaust Industry" by Norman G. Finkelstein "The Holocaust Industry" by Norman G. Finkelstein
Is this indictment of Jewish lobby groups a righteous battle cry or something more sinister?
By Andrew Ross Aug 30, 2000
Letters to the editor
Should TV be left to liberals? Plus: Is "snacking" less fun for the "snackee"? Holocaust survivor says he owes his life to "sheer luck."
May 4, 2000
The number that will outlive my grandfather
During World War II, this number was meant to track whether or not he was still alive. Now, he wants it to follow him to his grave.
By Alexandra J. Wall May 1, 2000
Letters to the editor
Portrait of young author "makes it dang hard to miss him" Plus: Are concerts worth $200? Implications of Holocaust denier's court loss.
Apr 17, 2000
Setting the record straight
Holocaust denier David Irving loses his London libel suit.
By Heather World Apr 11, 2000
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