Democratic Socialists Of America

Pittsburgh Israel-boycott referendum is dead after DSA declines to defend it in court

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 19 Aug

The Pittsburgh Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) chapter has decided not to defend a proposed ballot referendum that aimed to boycott Israel, effectively ending its chances of making it to the November ballot.

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Anti-Israel New York City councilwoman Shahana Hanif facing primary threat

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 14 Aug

New York City councilwoman Shahana Hanif, who has faced criticism for her handling of antisemitism and refusal to condemn Hamas, is preparing for a challenging primary in the upcoming election cycle.

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Josh Shapiro would make a great vice president — but I'm relieved he's not running

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 6 Aug

The article discusses the relief felt by the author and others that Governor Josh Shapiro did not run for vice president due to concerns about increased antisemitism likely to accompany his candidacy.

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The campaign to tank Josh Shapiro’s VP chances is gathering steam — and accusations of antisemitism

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 2 Aug

The campaign to prevent Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Jewish candidate, from becoming Kamala Harris's running mate due to his pro-Israel stance has sparked accusations of antisemitism.

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White Dudes for Kamala. What Biden Can Do for Venezuela. Israel’s Hit on Haniyeh.

Oliver Wiseman in The Free Press · 31 Jul

The text discusses various topics, including reactions to the situation in Venezuela, particularly from some factions of the American left who support Nicolás Maduro despite widespread protests against the regime.

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Pelosi Makes a Risky Bet

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Jul

The article discusses Nancy Pelosi's endorsement of Dean Preston, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America running for reelection in San Francisco against Bilal Mahmood, a moderate tech entrepreneur.

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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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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez loses Democratic Socialists endorsement after she speaks out against antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Jul

The Democratic Socialists of America recently withdrew their conditional endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for reelection following her participation in an online panel discussing antisemitism with Jewish experts.

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Bowman Bows Out

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 1 Jul

In a high-stakes Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional District, Westchester County Executive George Latimer decisively defeated incumbent Congressman Jamaal Bowman.

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Pro-Palestinian Democratic Socialists face defeats down the New York ballot

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 26 Jun

In the recent New York Democratic primaries, pro-Palestinian Democratic Socialists faced losses as candidates affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) mostly failed to unseat incumbents in the State Assembly, apart from one likely win in the general election.

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Not just Bowman and Congress: Israel and Gaza are also an issue in NYC local races

Luke Tress in JTA · 24 Jun

Israel and Gaza have emerged as key issues in local New York City Democratic primary races beyond just the high-profile contest between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer.

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The top DSA primaries to watch in New York

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 21 Jun

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in New York have been embroiled in controversy for promoting an event that drew backlash for glorifying violence against Israel and spreading antisemitic messages.

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Jamaal Bowman, an increasingly sharp critic of Israel, wins Socialists’ endorsement

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 29 May

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, known for his increasing criticism of Israel, recently won the endorsement of the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), despite a history of strained relations with the group.

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Jewish groups decry Chicago alderman for seeking ‘anti zionist’ pediatrician on Facebook

Debrah Miszak in Forward · 23 May

Jewish groups in Chicago are criticizing Alderman Rossana Rodriguez for her request for an anti-Zionist pediatrician on her personal Facebook page, with calls for her resignation due to discriminatory behavior.

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Pro-Palestinian protest vote campaign claims success in NY primary, though exact numbers are unclear

Luke Tress in JTA · 4 Apr

Pro-Palestinian activists claimed success in New York's Democratic primary by urging voters to submit blank ballots in protest against President Joe Biden's support for Israel, though the exact number of protest votes is uncertain.

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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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‘Reject AIPAC’ launches to counter pro-Israel spending in 2024

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Mar

Reject AIPAC, a coalition of left-leaning groups, was launched as a response to American Israel Public Affairs Committee's (AIPAC) influence in Congress and its spending to diminish critics of Israel, particularly in Democratic primaries.

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Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 8 Mar

Nikki Haley faced challenges in her political journey, with a recent focus on Biden, Israel, and internal Jewish community politics.

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Will the ‘uncommitted’ movement against Biden gain momentum on Super Tuesday?

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 5 Mar

Activists critical of President Biden's stance on a permanent ceasefire are looking to harness their momentum from the Michigan primary, where over 100,000 Democratic voters chose the "uncommitted" option on their ballots to pressure the administration.

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Pro-Israel Progressives

Sapir · 1 Mar

Representative Ritchie Torres, a progressive from New York, shares his unique journey as a supporter of Israel, despite his upbringing in poverty and lack of exposure to Jewish communities.

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He racked up big endorsements for the LA school board. Then his antisemitic social media posts surfaced

Louis Keene in Forward · 21 Feb

Kahllid Al-Alim, a candidate for the Los Angeles school board, faced backlash for liking antisemitic posts on social media.

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Only in LA: DSA councilmember who called for ceasefire wins pro-Israel backing, riling left-wing supporters

Louis Keene in Forward · 1 Feb

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman faced backlash from members of the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) after seeking the support of Democrats for Israel, a liberal Zionist group.

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Sarah Silverman feels 'heartbroken' and 'politically homeless' as war rages between Israelis and Palestinians

PJGrisar in Forward · 19 Oct 2023

Comedian Sarah Silverman expressed her heartbreak and feeling of political homelessness amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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