Like the crocuses, the stereotypes and tropes that defame our Irish heritage appear every March. Perhaps it’s a remark in the workplace from a friend, a late-night talk show host making jokes over their ignorance in being able to pronounce an Irish guest's name or see it splashed across some green-clad novelty t-shirt each March. “Lighten up,” they say. “Have a sense of humor.” But it's not just a joke. It never has been. Stereotypes about the Irish may wear a thin veneer of humor, but they carry the weight of centuries. They echo the disdain of colonial powers, the prejudice of … [Read more...] about Anti-Defimation Report – Jan/Feb/Mar 2025