Skokie, Once a Refuge for Jews and Muslims, Now Sees Divisions – Wall Street Journal/MSN

A Town That Has Been a Refuge for Jews and Muslims Now Sees DivisionsOver the last several weeks, a bomb threat caused the evacuation of a synagogue, students staged a sit-in in support of Palestinians at a local high school and someone pulled up yard signs expressing homeowners’ support for Israel. In one chaotic scene last month, two men were arrested at a pro-Palestinian rally outside a gathering of supporters of Israel at a local banquet hall. "We’re managing as best as we possibly can,” said Mayor George Van Dusen.
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Old Joe
2 years ago

Hmm, Jake & Elwood hated Illinois Nazis but we were too welcoming. Even welcoming to those who hate America and Americans.

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