Slate Daily Feed What Next - Why Antisemitism Is Everywhere
Dec 18, 2025
Isaac Saul, a politics reporter and Tangle newsletter author, delves into the alarming rise of antisemitism in today’s social media landscape. He discusses how younger generations exhibit more unfavorable views towards Jewish people and the mixed signals from political discourse. Isaac emphasizes that progressive critiques of Israel can sometimes blur into antisemitic territory. He advocates for engagement over deplatforming and outlines historical contexts for Jewish success to counteract conspiracies, urging the importance of personal kindness and visibility.
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Antisemitism's New Online Visibility
- Antisemitism has re-emerged online in ways that felt unthinkable a decade ago.
- Isaac Saul says the rhetoric now is both more public and coming from unexpected younger sources.
From Dismissal To Personal Targeting
- Isaac used to dismiss his mother's warnings about antisemitism as overblown.
- He now experiences harassment that no longer feels
Younger Voters Show Higher Unfavorable Views
- Polling shows younger voters hold more unfavorable views of Jews than older cohorts.
- Isaac warns online influencers and platform dynamics amplify those attitudes.