DSA member Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Florida’s Senate primary, outspent 16 to 1. She’s called Netanyahu a war criminal and opposes U.S. arms sales to Israel. Elsewhere in the state, progressive challengers didn’t see as much success.
When 100 Democrats voted last week to block $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, it was the clearest sign yet that lawmakers are responding to voters’ overwhelming sentiment. But it still remains unclear whether this will lead to actual policy change.
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseated longtime incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado this week. It was another sign that Democratic Party voters will no longer accept “Progressive Except for Palestine” candidates.
Graham Platner prevailed in Maine’s Senate primary despite being heavily targeted by pro-Israel advocates. It’s the latest sign that Israel lobby smears no longer work as they used to.
Presidential hopeful Gavin Newsom claimed Israel is an apartheid state, then backtracked days later. While this may satisfy political donors, voters will likely see things differently.
James Zogby talks to Mondoweiss about his late friend, Jesse Jackson, and his enduring legacy among Arab-Americans.
As support for Israel plummets among U.S. voters, Democrats are distancing themselves from AIPAC, and the Israel lobby group is on the defensive.
Support for Israel is plummeting among the U.S. public, but Zionism dominates mainstream media more than ever. Several recent high-profile examples show the staggering disconnect between the media establishment and its viewers.