Posts Tagged: Democrats and Israel
Democrats Launch Fresh Initiative to Stop Trend of Growing Partisanship Surrounding US-Israel Ties
Amid rising concerns over the growing partisanship surrounding US-Israel ties, a number of well-known Democrats launched a fresh initiative on Monday aimed at dealing with...
The Progressive Movement and Antisemitism
For most of us, there is a reflexive tendency to think of antisemitism as something that is propagated by the alt-right -- white supremacists, the...
Why Rashida Tlaib Matters
JNS.org – Sometimes the most important trends are those demonstrated by a lack of reaction, rather than a storm of protest. Rashida Tlaib, the Democratic nominee and all-but-certain...
The ‘Occupation’ and the Old-New Romance of Socialism
JNS.org – At only 28 years old and with nothing but an upset primary win in a New York City congressional district on her résumé, being...
The AIPAC Comfort Zone
JNS.org – Pro-Israel activists gather this week in Washington, DC, for the annual AIPAC policy conference. As usual, there is much speculation about the future of US...
Schumer’s Choice
In 2010 the late Mayor Ed Koch, a beloved leader in the Jewish Community, publicly asked "Where are the voices of Jewish members of Congress...
Schumer: Hagel “Almost Had Tears in His Eyes” During Meeting
Politico - New York Sen. Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Chuck Hagel "almost had tears in his eyes" as he explained to the former...
The Hagel Nomination: An Open Letter to Chuck Schumer
Dear Chuck, I write to encourage you to review and reconsider your endorsement of Chuck Hagel as secretary of defense. The new information that has...
