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Michael Goodwin: The Left’s turn against Israel is complete with the NY Times’ latest antisemitic smear

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As of May 17, 2026 at 2:17 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Nicholas Kristof’s New York Times column marks a turning point in the American left’s divorce from Israel. The column, and the paper’s bombastic defense, ends any hope the marriage can be saved.
What changed One headline says "Poll: Israel is dividing Republicans, too". Another says "Michael Goodwin: The Left’s turn against Israel is complete with the NY Times’ latest ant...".
Why it matters Wording differs, but the match is too narrow to read confidently.
Can I trust it? Not yet. Only 2 sources are matched, and the match is still narrow.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftPoll: Israel is dividing Republicans, too

Politico · Center-left · News report

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Right / center-rightMichael Goodwin: The Left’s turn against Israel is complete with the NY Times’ latest antisemitic smear

New York Post · Center-right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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New York PostNews report · May 17, 2:17 AM

Michael Goodwin: The Left’s turn against Israel is complete with the NY Times’ latest antisemitic smear

Nicholas Kristof’s New York Times column marks a turning point in the American left’s divorce from Israel. The column, and the paper’s bombastic defense, ends any hope the marriage can be s...

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PoliticoNews report · May 16, 2:00 PM

Poll: Israel is dividing Republicans, too

The emerging fractures carry significant implications for the future of the U. S.-Israel alliance and GOP efforts to keep together President Donald Trump’s coalition.

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SOURCE MAP CHANGES

May 16, 2:00 PM: Politico joined the source map.

May 17, 2:17 AM: New York Post joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.