Rutger Bregman
The Man Who Folded His Arms
96% of people who were directly asked to hide a Jew during WWII said yes. The icon of resistance on every t-shirt may never have saved a single life.
22 min watchJul 21, 2026
96% of people who were directly asked to hide a Jew during WWII said yes. The icon of resistance on every t-shirt may never have saved a single life.
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