Tag: Ritchie Torres

Reps. Ritchie Torres, a Democrat, and Mike Lawler, a Republican from New York, have introduced a bill named the COLUMBIA Act that would enable the federal government to appoint antisemitism monitors on college campuses, particularly in response to concerns raised by anti-Israel protests at Columbia University.
The text discusses the perspective of Israel's actions in war and highlights Congressman Ritchie Torres as a profile in courage for his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Ritchie Torres, a congressman from the Bronx, has sparked controversy for his staunch pro-Israel stance amidst growing criticism of Israel's actions.
Congressman Ritchie Torres, known for his progressive values, addresses the importance of strengthening Black-Jewish relations, combating antisemitism on college campuses through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the negative impact of platforms like TikTok in exacerbating hatred and division.
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.
In this article, the author reflects on the tendency for people to engage in what they call the "Black and White" game in politics, where one party or movement is seen as entirely good and the other as entirely bad.
Congressman Ritchie Torres, a Democrat from New York, has consistently defended Israel, even more so after the attacks of October 7th.
Ritchie Torres, a Democratic congressman and staunch ally of Israel, received a warm welcome at SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox Jewish school in the Bronx.
This article discusses the controversy surrounding George Santos, a politician who lied about his Jewish heritage and claimed that his grandparents were Holocaust survivors.
Ravi Gupta, a former Obama campaign staffer and founder of Arena, an organization supporting progressive political candidates, stands out as a pro-Israel advocate in left-leaning circles.