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politics3 days ago•27 min saved

Arizona school board meeting sparks outrage after Nazi salute

An Arizona Deer Valley Unified School District board member, Kim Fisher, raised a Nazi salute and shouted “Heil” at board President Paul Carver Jr. during a heated May 26 meeting, drawing swift condemnation from district officials. Fisher argued the timing of a work session was unfair; Carver called the gesture abhorrent and unacceptable. Fisher later labeled Carver a dictator in a Facebook livestream. A teachers’ union leader organized a rally for Fisher’s resignation, while the district stressed her actions do not reflect the district as a whole. Carver, a Marine veteran who leads the board and is running in the GOP primary for Arizona House District 2, oversees a district that serves more than 33,000 students across 41 schools.

via New York Post|

#arizona #deer-valley #nazi-salute

politics2 months ago•18 min saved

UF College Republicans disbanded after antisemitic gesture allegations

The University of Florida’s College Republicans chapter was disbanded by the Florida Federation of College Republicans after findings that members violated the statewide group’s rules, including involvement in an antisemitic gesture (a Nazi salute) depicted in a circulated photo. UF said it supports its Jewish community and asked the university to deactivate the chapter while it seeks new leadership. The federation asserted it does not have authority over the campus group, which its members say belong to College Republicans of America. The action followed a well-attended gubernatorial candidate event for James Fishback; he condemned cancel culture and defended free speech. The episode highlights ongoing campus debates over speech, conduct, and the role of conservative student groups.

via The Washington Post|

#antisemitism #college-republicans #florida-federation-of-college-republicans

world5 months ago•1 min saved

German Far-Right Lawmaker Faces Charges for Nazi Salute in Parliament

A member of Germany's far-right AfD party, Matthias Moosdorf, has been charged with making a Nazi salute at the Reichstag, an act illegal in Germany, after allegedly greeting a colleague with a Hitler salute in June 2023. Moosdorf, who was stripped of his parliamentary immunity, denies the allegations.

via The Guardian|

#afd #far-right #germany

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Controversy Erupts Over Cory Booker's Alleged Nazi Salute at California Democrat Convention

Senator Cory Booker appeared to perform a Nazi-like salute at the California Democratic convention, sparking social media outrage and accusations, which he has yet to address. The incident has generated significant controversy and online debate.

via Hindustan Times|

#california-democratic-convention #cory-booker #nazi-salute

law-and-crime1 year ago•2 min saved

First Australian Jailed for Nazi Salute Plans to Appeal Sentence

Jacob Hersant, a self-described Nazi, has become the first person in Australia to be jailed for performing an outlawed Nazi salute, receiving a one-month prison sentence in Victoria. The salute, performed outside a court, was outlawed shortly before the incident. Hersant's lawyer plans to appeal, arguing the act was nonviolent and protected by political communication rights. The court, however, deemed the sentence appropriate due to Hersant's promotion of Nazi ideology and white supremacy.

via NBC News|

#australia #freedom-of-speech #law-and-crime

law-and-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Australia Bans Nazi Salute and Hate Symbols"

Australia has outlawed the Nazi salute and symbols associated with designated "terror" groups in response to a surge in anti-Semitic and hate crimes. The legislation criminalizes the display or sale of Nazi motifs and symbols associated with groups like ISIL, Hamas, and Hezbollah. The move comes after a rise in hate incidents, including neo-Nazis clashing with protesters and anti-Jewish incidents. The law aims to send a clear message that there is no place in Australia for acts and symbols that glorify the horrors of the Holocaust and terrorist acts.

via Al Jazeera English|

#anti-semitism #australia #hate-symbols