Antisemitism in 2025
Because Apparently We Still Need to Have This Conversation
Oh joy, it's 2025 and guess what's still thriving in America? No, not TikTok dances or avocado toast - good old-fashioned antisemitism! That's right, folks, this ancient hatred has gotten a snazzy modern makeover, complete with AI-generated conspiracy theories and geopolitical fanfiction. Let's dive into the depressing yet somehow predictable state of affairs, shall we?
The More Things Change...
Remember how we all thought society had evolved past this nonsense? Surprise! Jewish students on campuses are still being treated like walking political debate topics rather than, you know, human beings. Universities like Harvard and Columbia have become such hotbeds of enlightened discourse that some Jewish students might as well wear helmets to class. But hey, at least the swastika graffiti artists are getting creative with their canvases - synagogues, coffee shops, even a frat house (because nothing says "cool college experience" like casual hate symbols).
Tech to the Rescue (Or Not)
In today's digital paradise, you don't even need to leave your mom's basement to spread antisemitism! Thanks to our good friends at 4chan and Telegram, plus some "helpful" foreign actors (looking at you, Russia and Iran), conspiracy theories can now go viral faster than you can say "blood libel." And let's give a slow clap for AI, which has graciously provided us with deepfake audios of Jewish politicians "admitting" to controlling the weather or whatever this week's nonsense is. Progress!
The Political Circus, 2025 Edition
Ah, 2025—a year without a federal election, yet the political theatrics persist. Both extremes of the political spectrum seem to have found common ground in their use of antisemitic rhetoric. The far-right continues to employ "globalist" dog whistles, while the far-left has turned "Zionist" into a catch-all slur. Meanwhile, moderate politicians respond to these issues with the urgency of someone waiting in line at the DMV.
But Wait, There's Hope (Maybe?)
If you squint hard enough—and maybe tilt your head—there are still actual humans trying to clean up the mess. For instance, universities are cracking down on hate groups, which sounds great until those groups inevitably resurface under new branding like “Students for Justice, Kittens, and Erasing Israel.” And props to the ADL and a handful of exhausted orgs still out here putting out five-alarm fires with what amounts to a leaky garden hose.
The Road Ahead (Spoiler: It's Uphill)
So where do we go from here? Well, if history is any indication, we'll keep having the same debates, the same hand-wringing, and the same performative outrage until the next big news cycle hits. But just maybe - and this is crazy - we could try actually holding people accountable, teaching empathy in schools, speaking with love, and not rewarding bigots with attention and political power. Nah, that'll never work.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion: lol, lmao even. The fact that we're still dealing with this in the year 2025 is equal parts hilarious and tragic. But hey, at least we'll always have the memes.
[Comment below with your favorite "this shouldn't need to be said in 2025" take!]
(Editor's note: If this piece made you uncomfortable, good. If it made you laugh at the absurdity, even better. Now go do something about it - like sign this petition.)
