Citations Needed News Brief: ADL, Corporate Media, Dem Elites Manufature "Antisemitism" Scandal to Discipline Mamdani
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Jul 1, 2025 Explore the unsettling attacks on Zohran Mamdani, highlighting how both right-wing and centrist media fuel racist narratives. Discover the manipulative tactics used to conflate legitimate criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism, stifling discourse around important social issues. Delve into the underrepresentation of Palestinian voices in mainstream media and the implications of labeling critiques as anti-Semitic. Unpack the complexities of the term 'intifada' and the broader dialogue surrounding activism and human rights.
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Bipartisan Attacks on Mamdani
- Zohran Mamdani faces bad faith Islamophobic and racial attacks from both right and centrist media.
- Liberal attacks can do more damage by smuggling in anti-Muslim racism disguised as concern.
ADL's Anti-Semitism Playbook
- The ADL conflates criticism of Israel with antisemitism, often accusing left-wing critics unjustly.
- Mamdani's refusal to toe the pro-Israel line triggers intensified attacks disguised as anti-semitism claims.
Misuse of 'Intifada' in Media
- The word "intifada" means resistance or uprising against oppression in Arabic.
- Media uses the word to evoke fear without explaining its true meaning or context.