What is fascism today? A fight for the legacy of the Battle of Cable Street, 90 years on
Was the clash with Oswald Mosley's Blackshirts in London a fight against fascism or against antisemitism? Four events commemorating the 1936 skirmish reveal rifts in the Jewish community about Zionism, the left and the battle's legacy
Four events commemorating the 1936 skirmish between Oswald Mosley's Blackshirts and protesters in London reveal divisions within the Jewish community. According to Haaretz, these commemorations highlight rifts regarding Zionism, the left, and the legacy of the Battle of Cable Street, specifically debating whether the clash was a fight against fascism or antisemitism.
In unrelated news, pixel artist Jude Buffum has created artwork reimagining various pop culture rivals in the style of the Street Fighter video game. As reported by Malay Mail, the artwork was shared on the official Street Fighter movie Instagram account and features matchups such as Optimus Prime against Megatron, Snake Eyes against Storm Shadow, Leonardo against Raphael, and SpongeBob SquarePants against Plankton.
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