Alexandra Schwartz | The Synagogue Shooting and the Return of Mainstream Anti-Semitism

28 October 18 AM It's Live on the HomePage Now: Reader Supported News 911 CALL FOR DONATIONS - This is a must-succeed fundraiser. We are down but we are not out. Each donation represents its own small victory. These are tough times for fundraising. But we are a tough organization. Hit that donation link. It’s urgent for sure. / Marc Ash, Founder Reader Supported News Sure, I'll make a donation! Alexandra Schwartz | The Synagogue Shooting and the Return of Mainstream Anti-Semitism  Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker Schwartz writes: "The violence that took place this Shabbat morning at the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh is the fear of every synagogue, Hillel, day school, and Jewish community center in this country." READ MORE Supporters react as Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada. (photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Democrats See Bright Future Rooted in Bernie Sanders' Impact Adam Gabbatt, Guardian UK Gabbatt writes: "The left is pouring its energy into the November midterm elections. But organizers from the Democratic Socialists of America and Justice Democrats told the Guardian this week that the work they're planning beyond that is just as important." READ MORE The MAGA Bomber, Cesar Sayoc Jr. (photo: Facebook) What We Know About Mail Bombing Suspect Cesar Sayoc Jr. Rafi Schwartz and Jack Crosbie, Splinter News Excerpt: "Law enforcement officials arrested and charged 56-year-old Cesar Sayoc, Jr. on Friday, in connection with at least a dozen pipe bombs mailed to prominent Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, Rep. Maxine Waters, the Clintons, and philanthropist George Soros, all frequent targets of public attacks by President Donald Trump." READ MORE Voting machines. (photo: Mike Brown/AP) I Bought Used Voting Machines on eBay for $100 Apiece. What I Found Was Alarming. Brian Varner, Wired Varner writes: "In 2016, I bought two voting machines online for less than $100 apiece. I didn't even have to search the dark web. I found them on eBay." READ MORE Voting in Ohio. (photo: David Goldman/AP) After My Felony Conviction, I Didn't Know If I Could Vote. It Took Me 12 Years to Find Out. Dennis Eckhoff, Vox Eckhoff writes: "17 million Americans have a past felony conviction and are eligible to register to vote right now. Many of them don't know this. Until very recently, I was one of them." READ MORE Jair Bolsonaro. (photo: Evaristo SA/Getty Images) Latin America's Right-Wing Turn Pablo Vivanco, Jacobin Vivanco writes: "The prospect Jair Bolsonaro as president of Latin America's largest country has put Brazil under a global spotlight." READ MORE Wheat. (photo: Heather Kim/NPR) 5 Major Crops in the Crosshairs of Climate Change Dan Charles, NPR Charles writes: "Climate change is coming like a freight train, or a rising tide. And our food, so dependent on rain and suitable temperatures, sits right in its path." READ MORE Contribute to RSN Become a Fan of RSN on Facebook and Twitter Update My Monthly Donation