Samantha Baskind

Opinion

What Are We Missing in the Debate Around NYC City Hall's Jefferson Statue?

The sculpture was commissioned by the first Jewish commodore in the US Navy, Uriah Phillips Levy, who faced anti-Semitism throughout his naval career.

History

On the Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Recalling the Hope It Offers

Amidst the destabilization and trauma we currently face, an exhibit on the brave revolt tells a conflicted story of self-empowerment.