United Voices, a leading advocate for justice, peace, democracy, and civil rights, firmly opposes proposals to allocate an additional $14 billion in American taxpayer funds to the Israeli government. These funds, if approved, risk fueling further war crimes against Palestinian civilians in Gaza and perpetuating the ongoing illegal occupation of Palestinian territory. Amidst another Israeli […]
(RNS) By Sumayyah Waheed — At a Staten Island dinner party in September, Rep. Lauren Boebert looked more like an insult comic than a member of Congress. Speaking to a laughing crowd, Boebert told a made-up story about running into Rep. Ilhan Omar in an elevator and smirking, “Well, looky there, it’s the Jihad Squad,” […]
Under rising pressure from the left, House Democratic leaders are eyeing several options to respond to Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Islamophobic comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar — all of which fall short of progressives’ demands. Referring Boebert to the House Ethics Committee or calling up a measure tackling Islamophobia are among the actions being discussed by […]