Alexandria Ocasio Cortez

New York Democratic Socialists reject censure of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for hosting antisemitism panel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 22 Oct

The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has rejected a proposal to censure Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for hosting an antisemitism panel and for her pro-Israel votes, highlighting internal tensions between anti-Zionist stances and political alliances.

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Diana Leygerman: Trump Would be a Disaster for American and for Israel

Moment in Moment · 17 Sep

Diana Leygerman, a Democratic voter from Pennsylvania, shares her political views in an interview for Moment Magazine's Jewish Political Voices Project.

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This Chicago deli is a second office for DNC veterans like Obama, Axelrod and now AOC

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 21 Aug

In Chicago, Manny's delicatessen serves as a popular gathering spot for political figures, journalists, and activists, attracting prominent names like Obama, Axelrod, and AOC.

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Pro-Israel groups helped defeat Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush. Why aren’t they targeting Ilhan Omar?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 7 Aug

Pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC, have succeeded in defeating Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, known for their critical stance towards Israel, in Democratic primaries.

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AOC–Too Zionist for Some // The progressive movement eats its own

Avi Shafran in Ami · 24 Jul

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), once a supporter of Israel, now takes a considerably less supportive stance, endorsing BDS and criticizing Israel as an apartheid regime.

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The Democratic Socialists of America rebuked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over Zionism — and proved their own irrelevance

Eric Alterman in Forward · 13 Jul

The Democratic Socialists of America revoked their conditional support for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez due to her stance on Zionism, highlighting how leftist groups prioritize anti-Zionist criteria over meaningful political engagement.

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Democratic Socialists pull endorsement of Ocasio-Cortez after she hosts panel on antisemitism

Luke Tress in JTA · 11 Jul

The Democratic Socialists of America rescinded their endorsement of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez following her hosting of a panel on antisemitism.

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Criticism of Israel and AIPAC features in rally for Jamaal Bowman with AOC and Bernie Sanders

Luke Tress in JTA · 23 Jun

At a rally for Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Bronx with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders, criticism of Israel and AIPAC was prominent, with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, objections to AIPAC's support for Bowmans opponent, and disagreements over Israels actions in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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AOC: ‘Antisemitism is an assault on our values’

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Jun

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez emphasized in a livestream that antisemitism undermines both American and progressive values, acknowledging that some criticisms of Israel can cross into antisemitism.

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AOC pushes New York bill to penalize charities backing Israeli settlements

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 20 May

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is backing a bill in New York that aims to penalize charities supporting Israeli settlements, citing human rights concerns in the region.

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The truth about the US campus protests is that the authorities agree with their students

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Apr

The article highlights the normalization of antisemitism on US campuses, focusing on incidents involving Democratic politicians Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at Columbia University.

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Why 2024 Spells the End of the Squad

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Mar

The text discusses the potential decline of the Squad, a group of far-left House Democrats known for pushing progressive policies and anti-Israel views.

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No, New York libraries aren’t closing because of funding for Israel

Luke Tress in Forward · 18 Jan

Recent social media posts have falsely claimed that the closure of New York Public Libraries on Sundays is due to funding cuts for Israel.

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Right Versus Left: Who Supports Us the Most?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 29 Dec 2023

The article discusses the support for Jews and Israel from the political left and right.

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She’s low in the polls, but for some Jewish Republicans, Nikki Haley is the best Trump alternative

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 31 Jul 2023

Nikki Haley, former governor of South Carolina and Republican presidential candidate, is gaining support from Jewish Republicans as a potential alternative to Donald Trump.

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Crimes Against Reason

Hannah Elka Meyers in Tablet · 26 Jun 2023

The current criminal justice reform movement, driven by progressive ideologies, is criticized for its disregard for fact-based reasoning and its negative impact on public safety.

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Trump, AOC, and the Triumph of Trauma Politics

Scott Wordsman in Tablet · 12 Mar 2021

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) organized a congressional hearing for lawmakers to share their experiences of the January 6th Capitol riots.

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Stop Being Shocked

Bari Weiss in Tablet · 15 Oct 2020

The author discusses the current state of American liberalism and the rise of a new ideology that threatens to replace it.

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Carolyn Bourdeaux tries again in Georgia congressional race

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 21 May 2020

Carolyn Bourdeaux, a Democrat, is running for Congress in Georgia's 7th congressional district, the same district where she narrowly lost to the Republican incumbent in 2018.

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The Perils of Forgetting

Alvin Rosenfeld in Tablet · 8 Nov 2019

The text discusses the resurgence of Nazi symbolism, the global rise in anti-Semitism, and the failure in transmitting meaningful knowledge about the Holocaust in the United States.

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The “Huddled Masses Yearning for GDP?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 27 Jun 2019

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron delve into important topics such as the dilemma facing Israel's Blue & White party on whether to criticize the ultra-Orthodox community, the Trump administration's plan to boost the Palestinian economy, and the decline of movie theaters in Tel Aviv.

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Meet The Ex-Hasid Who Chats With AOC On Twitter

Forward · 11 Mar 2019

Elad Nehorai, a 34-year-old former Hasid in Brooklyn, engaged with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter discussing Israel and anti-Semitism, leading to a phone conversation between them.

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The Charismatic Female Stars of the New American Left

Emily Benedek in Tablet · 19 Dec 2018

Paul Berman's essay in Tablet Magazine addresses concerns about the direction of the American left, focusing on the rise of charismatic female figures within it.

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