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Too Cruel For School
The infamous School of the Americas is still in business, albeit with a new name. And you can still get thrown in jail for protesting there.
(Mother Jones, March 23, 2005)
Tags: activism, jeff fleischer, mother jones, school of the americas, torture
Illinois Open for Business?
Will our state’s dramatic tax hikes kill economic growth?
(Jewish Business News Chicago, March 31, 2011)
Tags: business, illinois, jeff fleischer, jewish, jewish business news chicago, open for business, taxes
Nation of Islam Women Look Up and Out
The Nation of Islam has been dominated by men–including its controversial leader Louis Farrakhan–for most of its history. But that’s gradually changing, with women taking on prominent roles in the organization. Fourth in a series on religion.
(Women’s eNews, August 2, 2005)
Tags: ava muhammad, chicago, jeff fleischer, nation of islam, womens enews
13 Makes a Minyan
It’s a near certainty that the next U.S. Senate will still have 13 Jewish members.
(World Jewish Digest, August 2008)
Tags: 2008 election, jeff fleischer, jewish, senate, world jewish digest
A Soap Story
Saving the world through suds.
(World Jewish Digest, January 2008)
Tags: dr bronner, dr bronner's magic soapbox, film, film review, jeff fleischer, jewish, world jewish digest
Hebrew Hoopsters
As basketball came of age, Jewish teams emerged as the stars of the growing sport.
(World Jewish Digest, October 2007)
Tags: basketball, documentary, film, film review, jeff fleischer, jewish, sports, the first basket, world jewish digest
This Music Was Made for You and Me
On two new albums, the Klezmatics set Woody Guthrie’s lyrics to music.
(World Jewish Digest, December 2006)
Tags: hanukah, jeff fleischer, jewish, klezmatics, music, music review, wonder wheel, woody guthrie, world jewish digest
