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April 16, 2020 | 9,716 Comments »

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    • Correction, sort of: “New York Rep. Dan Goldman called it “sad” that a Brooklyn coffee shop apparently banned him with a viral social media post amid a heated Democratic primary election that has focused heavily on the politics of Israel’s war in Gaza.

      Speaking to CNN’s Laura Coates on Monday, Goldman addressed his experience at Poetica Coffee, which used its branded social media account to post a photo Sunday of Goldman and a receipt of a refund, according to screenshots of the shop’s posts that were widely shared Monday. Poetica Coffee has since taken down its Instagram page.

      “I had such a nice interaction with the barista in the coffee shop,” Goldman said, echoing a comment he left on Poetica’s Instagram post. “She was wearing a hijab, I didn’t know her, but she couldn’t have been nicer and allowed my daughter to go use the bathroom, and I honestly was so grateful for her kindness that I felt like I should buy a coffee, and so I did, and I gave her a large tip.”

      https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/23/politics/dan-goldman-poetica-coffee-shop-israel

  5. BREAKING from NY Times: Ruth Messinger and Democratic leaders across our community are supporting Stephanie Ruskay.

    TODAY is Election Day. Stand with Stephanie and vote for progress!

    Text STOP to quit

    Spam text I just received.

    She’s the pro-Israel candidate. The Dem establishment is trying to pull back after helping to create this situation with lies for so long.

  6. AI overview: “ “was jacob javits a staunchly patriotic american, a ww2 hero, an ardent unconditional Zionist, who supported tenants rights and universal medical care and education? “

    “ +13 Jacob Javits was a prominent liberal Republican U.S. Senator from New York (1957–1981). He strongly supported universal medical care, public education, tenant rights, and civil rights. He was an ardent Zionist and a decorated veteran, though the term “unconditional” requires context regarding his foreign policy approach.On His Patriotism and WWII Service:He was a staunchly patriotic American who proudly highlighted his working-class, immigrant roots in New York.He served with distinction in World War II. Volunteering as a civilian in the Army’s Chemical Warfare Service in 1941, he was later commissioned as an officer and served in the European and Pacific Theaters, ultimately leaving the service as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1945.On Universal Medical Care, Education, and Tenant Rights:Medical Care: Javits was a trailblazer for universal health coverage. In 1970, he introduced one of the earliest bills aiming to create a comprehensive, universal national health insurance program (a “Medicare for All” framework).Education: He was a lifelong advocate for public education and is widely recognized for his championing of the Jacob Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, which continues to fund programs for exceptional students nationwide.Tenant Rights: Growing up in a tenement on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Javits built his political career around urban revitalization, public housing, and tenant protections.On Zionism:He was a deeply devoted and staunch advocate for Israel, famously arguing on the Senate floor that purely American interests should dictate unequivocal U.S. support for the Jewish state. He worked closely with multiple Israeli leaders, including David Ben-Gurion.While his backing was steadfast, historians note it was driven by a complex geopolitical strategy rather than being entirely “unconditional.” He was a pragmatist who believed backing Israel served vital democratic and Cold War imperatives for the U.S., and he also played a vital facilitating role in the 1976 Camp David Accords.”

    • did jacob javits support affirmative action quotas +2 No, Senator Jacob Javits did not support strict affirmative action quotas. Like many moderate and liberal civil rights advocates of his era, the New York Republican championed equal opportunity and proactive “affirmative action” for minorities but consistently opposed numerical quotas or rigid set-asides.He viewed quotas as contrary to the principle of individual merit and argued they risked creating “reverse discrimination.” Instead, he supported targeted outreach, good-faith hiring goals, and proactive measures to expand opportunities without mandating specific racial percentages.If you would like, I can provide more details on:Javits’ legislative record regarding the Equal Employment Opportunity ActHis role in passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964The broader historical context of how “goals” and “quotas” were distinguished during his time in the SenateLet me know what you’d like to explore next.

      • why did al d’amato defeat jacob javits +5 Al D’Amato defeated incumbent Republican Senator Jacob Javits in the 1980 primary by capitalizing on Javits’ declining health, advancing age, and his political isolation as a staunch liberal during a conservative shift in the Republican Party. Following his primary loss, Javits ran on the Liberal Party ticket in the general election, splitting the left-wing vote with Democrat Elizabeth Holtzman and allowing D’Amato to secure the seat with a 45% plurality.Here is a quick breakdown of how D’Amato won:The 1980 Republican Primary:Javits was a four-term incumbent and a liberal Republican. However, he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 1979, and D’Amato actively campaigned on the issue of the Senator’s health and age. With the Republican party shifting to the right under Ronald Reagan, D’Amato—a relatively unknown Long Island town supervisor backed by conservative Republicans—managed to defeat Javits.The 1980 General Election:Refusing to step down, Javits ran on the Liberal Party line. This caused a split in the left-wing, liberal voter base with Democratic nominee Elizabeth Holtzman, siphoning away thousands of crucial votes.The Outcome:Because the progressive vote was divided between Javits and Holtzman, D’Amato captured the suburbs and blue-collar union members, winning the three-way general election with just 45% of the vote.

  7. “Mamdani calls AIPAC ‘monsters’ in rally ahead of NY primaries”
    “Sen. Bernie Sanders joins the NYC mayor to promote progressive candidates in final day of the campaign…”

    ‘…Mamdani continued by alleging that AIPAC moves “millions in dark money to accomplish a single goal, to preserve their power so that they can turn us against one another instead of our leaders turning towards the moral change we all know to be necessary.”

    ‘…Mamdani’s characterization of AIPAC came just two days after five men were charged for allegedly plotting to kill government officials and others attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House on Sunday. According to federal authorities, a search of one of the suspect’s cell phone revealed that he specifically sought to attack lawmakers who received support from AIPAC.
    On the same day as Mamdani’s remarks, Forrest Kendall Pemberton, 27, of Gainesville, Fla., was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly trying to carry out a mass shooting against AIPAC employees in Plantation, Fla.”

    https://www.jta.org/2026/06/19/ny/mamdani-calls-aipac-monsters-in-rally-ahead-of-ny-primaries

  14. Continued reporting of an ongoing close quarter battle between IDF and Hezbollah forces with multiple casualties being evacuated by helicopter. Four IDF vehicles reported to have been destroyed using drones, missiles and roadside bombs. This increased level of intensive attacks on IDF positions comes just as Iran interjects its call for Washington to pressure Israel to halt its attacks. Iran continues to use Washington as the stick against Israel. Washington can not be so ignorant as to continue to play this game as they did following the increased attacks which led to the Beirut strike.

  17. “Reports of her deleted social media posts, however, have drawn scrutiny – including CNN KFile’s coverage of a deleted Twitter account that included thousands of posts and reposts expressing support for abolishing police, prisons and borders, as well as seizing private property and nationalizing major industries and calling into question Israel’s right to exist.”

    https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/17/politics/ny-13-darializa-avila-chevalier-kamala-harris