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Ilhan Omar may have been careless with her words. But acknowledging that one of the most influential lobbies in Washington is good at its job and that it matters is not anti-Semitism. And until Americans can discuss that aspect of pro-Israel activism without either exaggerating or minimizing its role, the United States can never play a positive role in the Middle East.Continue Reading

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The one story this poll does tell is that the imbalance in political contributions (where there is virtually no counterbalance at all) and in successfully conveying the Palestinian narrative (where there has been some movement, but not enough to change the overall public perception) is still the biggest obstacle that the side of peace, justice, and equal rights must overcome.Continue Reading

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Now that the more moderate or conservative tendencies among Democrats have let us down and failed in what should have been an easy task in keeping a radical, white supremacist-supported, inexperienced reality show star out of the White House, we can reverse years of drifting rightward toward the center and promote a party that embraces our values. It’s time to come together to get it done.Continue Reading