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House Passes Bill That States ‘Anti-Zionism is Antisemitism’

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)
Ms. Cat

The House on Tuesday passed a resolution that says “anti-Zionism is antisemitism,” the chamber’s latest piece of legislation conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism.

House Passes Bill That States ‘Anti-Zionism is Antisemitism’

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H.Res.894 – Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world.

Whereas the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism is widely accepted and serves as a critical tool to help individuals comprehend and identify the various manifestations of antisemitism;

Whereas, since the massacre of innocent Israelis by Hamas, an Iran-backed terrorist organization, on October 7, 2023, antisemitic incidents of harassment, vandalism, and assault in the United States have spiked 388 percent over the same period last year, according to reports from the Anti-Defamation League‘s (ADL) Center on Extremism;

‘Labor’ camps, next?!

Just 2 House members did not vote in favor of a resolution affirming Israel’s right to exist

“They’re going to call you socialists anyways”: Progressives slam 109 Dems for backing GOP stunt

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

“They’re going to call you socialists anyways”: Progressives slam 109 Dems for backing GOP stunt

Here’s what this is really about: More and more members on the other side of the aisle are calling for cuts to Social Security and Medicare, and many have referred to these programs as “socialism” throughout their existence. The other night in the Rules Committee they showed their cards. Republicans refused an amendment to declare that Social Security and Medicare is not socialism. This resolution is little about intelligent discourse and everything to do about laying the groundwork to cut Social Security and Medicare.

‘Socialism’ for me, but not for thee?!