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Jul 18 2023
News
Before Israeli Leader's Speech, House Passes Resolution Saying Israel Isn't A Racist State
The U.S. House of Representatives said Tuesday it believes Israel is neither a racist nor an apartheid state and that the United States will always be a staunch partner of the country, and it went so far as to reject antisemitism and xenophobia. A resolution stating those precepts was unsurprisingly and overwhelmingly adopted on a bipartisan basis on a 412 to 9 vote that had more to do with
HuffPostJul 18 2023
News
9 House Democrats vote against a resolution expressing America's support for Israel
Nine House Democrats voted against a resolution that expresses America's support for the nation of Israel. The resolution declares that "the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state," that "Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia," and that "the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel." In a show of bipartisan support, a whopping 412
The BlazeJul 07 2023
News
El Paso Walmart shooter given 90 life sentences for hate crimes
A federal court in Texas imposed 90 consecutive life sentences to the man who killed 23 people and injured 23 others in a xenophobia-inspired mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart in 2019. Patrick Crusius had pleaded guilty in February to 90 federal charges including hate crimes and was awaiting sentencing. The sentencing hearing began on Wednesday, with survivors and victims’ family and friends
The HillJul 19 2023
News
Robert Kennedy Jr’s racist, antisemitic and xenophobic views go back decades, report says
Robert Kennedy Jr, a long shot Democratic candidate for US president, has a long history of racism, antisemitism and xenophobia, and should be denied a national platform, according to a damning report seen by the Guardian.
Kennedy, who provoked anger last week when he was filmed falsely suggesting that the coronavirus could have been “ethnically targeted” to spare Ashkenazi Jews and
The GuardianJul 18 2023
News
House to vote on pro-Israel measure following Jayapal comments
House Republicans are planning a vote this week on a resolution denouncing anti-semitism and defending Israel, Axios has learned.
Why it matters: It is a direct response to comments from Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) over the weekend calling Israel a "racist" state.
The remarks have spurred condemnation from both Republicans and Democrats.
AxiosJul 04 2023
Opinion
How Progressives Can Learn to Celebrate the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is, nearly universally, a day of relaxed celebration and ritual, from enjoying grilled hot dogs, potato chips and ice cream — hey, it’s a special occasion! — to gathering with neighbors to watch fireworks. But for progressives like myself, the holiday’s star-spangled flag-waving and patriotic songs and speeches extolling America’s greatness can feel hokey or even hostile. In
PoliticoJan 10 2023
News
Biden’s North America Pitch Includes Installing EV Chargers, Defending Migrants Against ‘Discrimination’
President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to install electric vehicle charging stations at the border with Canada and Mexico and protect illegal immigrants from “xenophobia and discrimination.” The measures were part of a package delivered during the North American Leaders’ Summit held in Mexico City with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The
The Daily CallerNov 21 2022
News
Ilhan Omar, Eric Swalwell hit back at McCarthy over pledge to block them from House committees
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's pledge to block Democratic Reps. Eric Swalwell, Adam Schiff and "Squad" member Ilhan Omar from committees next Congress drew a strong response from the lawmakers.
Omar, a Minnesota Democrat who has been accused of making antisemitic statements, claimed that McCarthy's pledge was just another example of her being targeted by Republicans.
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