Dear Reader,

Where would we be without the Forward’s investigative and political reporting this year?

• Former Rep. George Santos would never have been exposed for lying about his Jewish heritage.

• The House Speaker of Canada would never have resigned after the Parliament bestowed one of its highest honors to a former Nazi.

• American voters wouldn’t have in-depth political analysis from a Jewish perspective ahead of the 2024 presidential elections.

• Readers wouldn’t have the Forward’s insight and analysis on the Israeli political landscape — judicial reform, protest and Netanyahu’s war-time cabinet.

As we head into a high-stakes U.S. election year that is sure to be full of disinformation, I’m grateful for the political news team at the Forward. We’ll continue to bring the light of truth to the confusion and investigate the stories most important to the Jewish community.

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So much is at stake in 2024. You can count on the Forward’s political and investigative teams to bring you the Jewish news that matters most.

Happy Hanukkah,

Jacob Kornbluh

Senior Political Reporter

The Forward

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