Daily Archives: August 12, 2015

The Chinese Exclusion Act

REPORT: “The Chinese Exclusion Act, a federal law in effect from 1882 to 1943, prohibited the immigration of Chinese laborers to the United States.” Chaim Amalek Fewer opportunities for them meant more opportunities for the rest of us. Chaim Amalek … Continue reading

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NYT: Reporting From Iran, Jewish Paper Sees No Plot to Destroy Israel

Larry Cohler-Esses is the best reporter on Jewish life and the Forward does much of its best journalism. The New York Times reports: The first journalist from an American Jewish pro-Israel publication to be given an Iranian visa since 1979 … Continue reading

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Stay Classy 90035!

The corner of Pico Blvd and La Cienega Blvd at 6 am. Darren Melamed: “Is that where you drop off your dates after a night out partying?” Aryeh posts: “West Pico and Sherbourne. 14 police. 8 police cars. Mugging by … Continue reading

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