AOC un-endorsement reveals the ugly antisemitism at DSA

Category: Politics

The Democratic Socialists of America withdrew their endorsement of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for acknowledging antisemitism within the pro-Palestine movement. Despite her progressive stance on Israel, the DSA found hosting a roundtable on antisemitism and condemning boycotting Zionist institutions as unacceptable.

Keywords: Democratic Socialists of America, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, antisemitism, pro-Palestine movement, Israel

Source: New York Post

Update At: 7/12/2024

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