Kenneth Stern
Kenneth Stern is a prominent American scholar and civil liberties advocate known for his work in combating antisemitism and promoting free speech. He played a key role in drafting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism, which has sparked considerable debate regarding its implications for free expression and academic discourse. Recently, he has expressed concerns about how the definition is being utilized to stifle legitimate debate about Israel and has criticized universities for their handling of antisemitism on campus.
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Kenneth Stern described the Australian government’s perceived adoption of the definition as a 'disaster'.
What is the antisemitism definition Jillian Segal has asked the government to adopt?
Australia· 2025-07-15
Kenneth Stern is the author of the definition of antisemitism who has repeatedly criticised its wider use.
Antisemitism envoy report delivered; US AUKUS submarine demand pushed back on by Anthony Albanese; Erin Patterson’s life in prison revealedAustralia· 2025-07-11
Kenneth Stern was the lead drafter of 'the working definition of antisemitism' in 2004.
Fear pitch - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Pakistan· 2025-04-06
Kenneth Stern condemned the weaponization of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism.
Just like McCarthy, Trump spreads fear everywhere before picking off his targets | Kenan Malik
United Kingdom· 2025-03-30
One of the definition’s drafters, Kenneth Stern, has expressed concern that it is being used to stifle debate and criticised how it had been deployed by universities.
Australian universities told to adopt controversial definition of antisemitism that aligns with International Holocaust Remembrance AllianceAustralia· 2025-02-12
