The Righteous Racism of British Greens Is a Warning to America | Opinion
Summary
The British Green Party passed a motion that declares "Zionism is racism," making it official party policy. This decision has caused controversy, including rejecting protections for Jewish members connected to pro-Israel groups.Key Facts
- The Green Party in Britain voted 1,022 to 813 to approve the motion stating “Zionism is racism.”
- Party leader Zack Polanski called the issue an “unhelpful distraction” and avoided the vote, while his deputy supported it.
- An amendment to protect Jewish members connected to synagogues or pro-Israel groups was rejected 1,026 to 648.
- Some party members, including a candidate, have made antisemitic statements on social media.
- The vote marks a shift in the party’s stance, focusing heavily on anti-Israel policies.
- The Greens’ national polling numbers have dropped from 20% to 10% over the past year.
- The article compares this political stance to similar movements in the U.S. among socialist and progressive groups.
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