For Normal People

I don't 'defend' Israel or Zionism to antizionists. Facts and logic don't work against antizionists because antizionism is not a product of facts or logic. Attempting to defend against abuse by 'de-bunking' antizionist claims does not work. Name the abuse. Reveal that we are dealing with libels and conspiracies designed not to clarify, but to stigmatise. Get full access to For Normal People at for...

New York spoken word artist Vanessa Hidary took me on an incredibly nuanced, open, and fulfilling walk through the word “zionism”. I’m in awe of Vanessa’s fierceness and eloquence, and encourage you to check her out: Vanessa Hidary on Instagram Vanessa Hidary on YouTube Many thanks to producer Ben Levitt. Get full access to For Normal People at fornormalpeople.substack.com/subscribe

For Normal People is a reader-funded initiative. Please consider supporting the work here. It’s cheap, quick, and guaranteed to make a difference. Adam Louis-Klein is a writer, anthropologist, and musician, currently completing a PhD in Anthropology at McGill University. His work explores Jewish peoplehood, Jewish sovereignty, and contemporary forms of anti-Jewish hate. Adam started the Movement A...