AOC faces censure from Democratic Socialists for recognizing Israel’s right to exist — despite pol’s criticisms of Hamas war
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NY Post ^
| 10/17/24 | Carl Campanile
AOC isn’t extreme enough for them! Local
Democratic Socialists may censure US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for going too soft on Israel — with alleged transgressions including supporting the Jewish State’s “right to exist.” The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America will consider a resolution at its annual convention Saturday to shame Ocasio-Cortez even though the congresswoman has publicly criticized Israel and isn’t considered a staunch ally of the country. The uber-liberal group’s resolution blasts Ocasio-Cortez for several statements and votes, including supporting House Resolution 888, which “affirmed Israel’s right to exist” and “recognizes that denying Israel’s...
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Democratic Socialists of America: Harris Choosing Walz Has Shown the World We Are a ‘Force’
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Breitbart ^
| 08/07/2024 | Kristina Wong
The largest organization of socialists in America cheered Vice President Kamala Harris’s pick of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate for 2024, saying it showed they and the left “are a force that cannot be ignored.” “Harris
choosing Walz as a running mate has shown the world that DSA and our allies on the left are a force that cannot be ignored,” Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) boasted on X. The Uncommitted movement, in which DSA members played crucial roles nationally and in multiple states, pressured the Democratic establishment into choosing a new candidate and backing down...
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Democratic Socialists of America throw AOC under the bus
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American Thinker ^
| 16 Jul, 2024 | Chris Talgo
Once upon a time, not too long ago, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was the darling of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Now, the firebrand socialist finds herself in a bit of a pickle with DSA leadership, who have determined she isn’t radical enough for their liking. On
July 10, the DSA issued a press statement that they will only support AOC’s reelection campaign if she agrees to the following conditions: “Publicly opposes all funding to Israel, including the Iron Dome.” “Participates regularly in the DSA Federal Socialists in Office Committee.” “Publicly opposes all criminalization of Anti-Zionism, such as bills...
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AOC un-endorsement exposes Democratic Socialists’ ugly antisemitism
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NY Post ^
| 7/11/24 | Post Editorial Board
Talk about a mask-off moment. On
Wednesday, the Democratic Socialists of America yanked their endorsement of progressive darling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, bestowed just a week prior, for the sin of . . . acknowledging the reality of antisemitism within the pro-Palestine movement. The DSA’s national apparatus had tentatively given the endorsement June 23, on the condition that AOC completely toe the group’s line on Israel, which apparently means staying dead silent on the issue of rampant leftist Jew-hate. The group listed several supposed indiscretions in their indictment of AOC, including her vote affirming the Jewish state’s right to exist last...
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Loses Democratic Socialists Endorsement After She Speaks Out Against Antisemitism
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Jewish Forward ^
| July 11, 2024 | Jacob Kornbluh
AOC said some Israel criticism has crossed into antisemitism in conversation with Jewish expertsThe Democratic Socialists of America on Wednesday pulled their conditional endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for reelection after she hosted an online panel discussion with two leading Jewish experts on antisemitism. Ocasio-Cortez,
a Democrat from New York, acknowledged in a June livestream with Amy Spitalnick, chief executive of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs, and Stacy Burdett, a former senior executive at the Anti-Defamation League, that there had been instances where criticism of Israel had crossed the line into the spectrum of antisemitism. The DSA’s national political...
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Status of DSA National Endorsement for Rep. Ocasio-Cortez {"Democratic Socialists of America"}
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DSA official press release ^
| JULY 10, 2024 | DSA official press release
On Sunday, June 23rd, the DSA National Political Committee (NPC) voted to endorse Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) so long as she fulfills the following conditions: * Publicly opposes all funding to Israel, including the Iron Dome * Participates regularly in the DSA Federal Socialists in Office Committee * Publicly opposes all criminalization
of Anti-Zionism, such as bills advancing the IHRA definition which conflates criticism of Israel with anti-semitism * Publicly supports BDS (Boycott, Divest, and Sanction) to end Israeli settler-colonialism This initial endorsement request was considered upon request of New York City DSA’s Steering Committee (NYC-DSA SC). Earlier this week,...
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Democratic Socialists of America Statement on 2024 Election: Drop Out Biden
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Democratic Socialists of America ^
| JUNE 28, 2024 | DSA
Last night’s debate made clear what DSA and the hundreds of thousands of voters who supported Uncommitted in the primaries have been saying for months: Biden must drop out. Biden
was elected in 2020 because young people, people of color, and the working class rejected Donald Trump’s far-right politics. It was these voters who prevented a second Trump term with the highest turnout in an election in decades. Yesterday, these same voters witnessed a man who is unfit to lead. During the debate, both candidates repeatedly fought to appear the most pro-cop, pro-war, and anti-immigration, and ignored questions on issues...
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NYC Council passes $112.4B budget with 3 dissenting votes from democratic socialists over ‘NYPD pet projects’
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NY Post ^
| 6/30/24 | Carl Campanile
The New York City Council adopted a massive $112.4 billion spending plan Sunday in a 46-3 vote – with the dissenting votes coming from three Democratic socialist representatives. Mayor
Eric Adams – who negotiated the deal with Council leadership – applauded the action, which saw the only opposition from council members Tiffany Caban, Shahana Hanif and Alexa Aviles. The new fiscal year 2025 budget runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. “Our administration’s mission is clear: Protect public safety, rebuild our economy, and make this city more livable — and this budget is a direct testament to that...
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Democratic Socialists of America Members of the Progressive Caucus from March 3d 2000
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DSA.ORG ^
| 31 January 2024 | Self
Today is the anniversary of my first joining the army in 1974 and when I retired from the Department of State in 2012. I
was wondering back to a time when the DSA.org used to publish it's elected membership and I took a stroll down the archieves of the WAYBACKMACHINE @ web.archive.org In the Body of the Comment I have dropped in the published list of names from March 3, 2000 which is the last year the DSA published their elected membership in the Congress. They used to have other lists of Senators and a combined list, but this will...
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AOC-affiliated Democratic Socialists of America in ‘financial crisis’
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Washington Examiner ^
| 1/22/24 | Peyton Sorosinski
The Democratic Socialists of America, affiliated with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and other liberal leaders, is facing severe financial trouble, with the organization’s leaders calling for massive budget cuts and layoffs. The
seven-figure deficit comes after the DSA, which leads anti-Israel protests across the country, did not publicly condemn the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks. “The current deficit will force us to make 7-figure budget cuts. This will require us to make painful decisions that will impact all levels of the organization. … Given our current financial state, we do not believe we can have a healthy, democratic, and effective...
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Democratic Socialists face seven-figure ‘crisis’ amid Palestinian support that may force dreaded layoffs of staff
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NYPost ^
| 1/21/24 | Carl Campanile
The Democratic Socialists of America are red all over — with a financial situation so dire that some leaders are demanding job cuts and the layoff of staffers just like a corporate America entity, The Post has learned. The
DSA — which has led protests against Israel over the Jewish state’s retaliatory response to Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack — is deep in a seven-figure hole and desperately in need of a way to stanch the red ink, members acknowledge. “We will cut $500,000 from staff-related expenses. We will first ask for volunteers from both director-level and bargaining unit staff...
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Sarah Silverman says Democratic Socialists of America have 'lost' her
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https://www.nbcnews.com ^
| 10/11/23 | Marlene Lenthang
Comedian Sarah Silverman on Tuesday criticized the Democratic Socialists of America for issuing a statement that supported "Free Palestine" and condemned Israel. Silverman, who described herself as a "proud lifetime member" of DSA, said that the party has "lost me forever" after its National Political Committee released a statement.(Snip) While she said
she's "still a democratic socialist," she pushed back on their stance.
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Democratic Socialists of America Cheer Murder and Kidnapping of Israelis at Hands of Hamas Terrorists
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New York Post ^
Hamas terrorists fired rockets into towns, shot at civilians from paragliders, and kidnapped women and children from their homes. Grandmothers
at gunpoint, loaded onto golf carts, to be held hostage or killed by twisted, depraved thugs — supported by soulless New York City progressives. Yes, in Times Square on Sunday, the Democratic Socialists of America will host an “All Out for Palestine” rally. Wear a mask so you’re not recognized, the organizers say. Best to just let the swastikas do the talking. “Never mind the hundreds of Israeli civilians and children who have been murdered, wounded, abducted, and terrorized. Their...
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Democratic Socialists, Backed by 6 House Dems, Hold Pro-'Palestine' Rally in NYC
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Newsmax ^
| October 8, 2023 | Jewish New Service
Home | Newsfront Tags: squad | palistinians | israel Democratic Socialists, Backed by 6 House Dems, Hold Pro-'Palestine' Rally in NYC By Jewish New Service | Sunday, 08 October 2023 10:34 AM EDT Comment|Print| A A The Democratic Socialists of America, which boasts six U.S. House of Representatives as members, announced a
pro-“Palestine” rally in New York City’s Times Square on Sunday, a day after Hamas launched a surprise attack that killed 600 Israelis. The demonstration was set for 1 p.m. near 42nd Street and Broadway. “In solidarity with the Palestinian people and their right to resist 75 years of...
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Sunday in NYC: Democratic Socialists of America – The Party of Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush, Rashida Tlaib, AOC and Jamaal Bowman – Hold Pro-Palestinian Rally After Historic Hamas Mass Murders
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GATEWAYPUNDIT ^
| 10/8/2023 | Margaret Flavin
The Gateway Pundit reported on Saturday that Hamas terrorists launched a massive surprise attack on Israel killing hundreds of people inside Israel. The Democratic Socialists of America (the party of Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush, Rashida Talib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman) gathered in New York on Sunday to hold a Pro-Palestinian “All
Out for Palestine” rally. Hamas reportedly launched over 5,000 missiles into southern and central Israel. Reports reveal 700 Israelis are dead over 2,150 are wounded and 100 more taken hostage. The death toll is expected to rise after Hamas fired thousands more rockets and sent dozens more militants...
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AOC and Bernie Sanders' 'Democratic Socialists' group blames the US for Russian invasion of Ukraine and demands NATO is scrapped
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Daily Mail ^
| 28 Feb 2022 | Elizabeth Elkind
The left-wing group Democratic Socialists of America has been under fire over the weekend after calling for the dissolution of NATO's Western alliance and blaming the United States' 'imperialist expansionism' for Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine. DSA reaffirms our call for the US to withdraw from NATO and to end the imperialist
expansionism that set the stage for this conflict. 'We call on antiwar activists in the US and across the world to oppose violent escalations, demand a lasting diplomatic solution, and stress the crucial need to accept any and all refugees resulting from this crisis.' The statement ended: 'No...
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AOC and Bernie Sanders' 'Democratic Socialists' group blames the US for Russian invasion of Ukraine and demands NATO is scrapped: 'US must end the imperialist expansionism that set the stage for this conflict'
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UK Daily Mail ^
| February 28 2028 | ELIZABETH ELKIND
The left-wing group Democratic Socialists of America has been under fire over the weekend after calling for the dissolution of NATO's Western alliance and blaming the United States' 'imperialist expansionism' for Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine. The DSA, which boasts high-profile members like New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Vermont Senator Bernie
Sanders, released a Saturday night statement condemning Russia's invasion and calling for Vladimir Putin to immediately recall his troops. Immediately after demanding a ceasefire the progressive group also called for an end to 'further intervention' -- even as Kyiv's own top officials have invited Europeans and other global...
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Democratic Socialists blame US imperialism for Russian invasion of Ukraine
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NYPost.com ^
| 2/28/22 | Carl Campanile
Democratic Socialists blame US imperialism for Russian invasion of Ukraine The Democratic Socialists of America blamed US and NATO “imperialist expansion” for helping trigger the Russian invasion of Ukraine — provoking criticism from local political leaders. “DSA
reaffirms our call for the US to withdraw from NATO and to end the imperialist expansionism that set the stage for this conflict,” the DSA said in a statement. “While the failures of neoliberal order are clear to everyone, the ruling class is trying to build a new world, through a dystopic transition grounded in militarism, imperialism, and war. Socialists have a duty...
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VIDEO: Why the Democratic Socialists Faded Into Obscurity
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YouTube ^
| August 4, 2019 | DUmmie FUnnies
VIDEOThis video of the Democratic Socialists of America Convention in 2019 explains why that party has quickly faded into the No Labels level of obscurity. Basically,
as you can see it was laughed out of existence so it is today no more relevant than the Coffee Party.
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Democratic socialists ignore Cuban protesters railing against communist dictatorship
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Fox ^
| July 12 | By Edmund DeMarche
Anti-government protests broke out Sunday in Cuba demanding freedom and calling on the disbandment of the country’s communist dictatorship, all while some of the U.S.’ most outspoken, self-professed Democratic socialists appear to be in lockstep by not acknowledging the historic events unfolding on the island about 90 miles from Florida. Fox News
has emailed Reps. Ilhan Omar, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib and Sen. Bernie Sanders and has yet to receive a response from any of them. As of early Monday, none have even mentioned the protest on social media. Thousands of Cubans marched on Havana’s Malecon promenade and elsewhere to...
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