Democrat accuses party of antisemitism double standard
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Updated · The New York Times · May 10
Democrat accuses party of antisemitism double standard
7 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 10
In a New York Times opinion article, the writer says Democrats condemn right-wing antisemitism but stay silent about left-wing commentator Hasan Piker and other allies.
The piece cites Piker's past remarks about Orthodox Jews, 9/11, Hamas and Israel, and says some prominent Democrats have appeared on his show or campaigned with him.
It also points to a Michigan Democratic convention nominee for the University of Michigan Board of Regents over social media posts praising a former Hezbollah leader and using antisemitic tropes.
When online commentators spread hate, why do some politicians offer them a platform instead of condemnation?
Has the line between monitoring extremism and enabling it been crossed by anti-hate watchdog groups?
Can social media giants effectively police evolving extremist content, or is real-world violence an unavoidable outcome?