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Holocaust death-toll estimates

Estimates of Jewish deaths in the Holocaust varied widely and were contested, with different sources and methods producing divergent figures.

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Jan 8, 2026

What are the risks and impacts of using Holocaust analogies in political debate?

Using Holocaust analogies in political debate carries measurable risks: they flatten a historically specific genocide into a rhetorical blunt instrument, which scholars and institutions warn can demea...