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Radio Appearances Discussing Rep. Ilhan Omar

On: February 15, 2019

Advertisements I did two radio spots this week which my readers might find interesting. Both were devoted largely, but not entirely, to discussion of Ilhan Omar’s tweets and the outrageous backlash to them. My piece on the matter is at LobeLog, at this link. Yesterday, I spoke with Ian MastersContinue Reading

Ilhan Omar, AIPAC, And Denial

By: Mitchell Plitnick

On: February 13, 2019

In: Anti-Semitism, US-Israel Lobby

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

On Israel-Palestine, Three New Congresswomen Bring Some Hope

By: Mitchell Plitnick

On: August 28, 2018

In: Congress, US-Israel Lobby

It is now possible for members of Congress to take bolder stands. Bernie Sanders did so in 2016, and proved it was not political suicide. Now these three promising and courageous women have the chance to take the next step, a chance provided by activists who must continue to support them without trying to press them into actions that will short-circuit the work they can and hopefully will do on the Hill.Continue Reading