It forgets that our strength came from standing with the oppressed, never punching down.
Honoring our history means rejecting Islamophobia—and standing firmly with those targeted for their identity, just as others stood with us. 4/4

To smear Mamdani by weaponizing his religion—by insinuating that his faith determines his politics in some sinister way—is not only bigoted. It’s a rejection of our lineage. It denies the legacy of Jewish workers who fought side by side with others against fascism, exploitation, and hate. 3/4

Jewish communities came to the US carrying a tradition of solidarity, labor struggle, & socialist organizing forged in oppression in Europe. In the tenements and factories of NYC, Jewish workers became a cornerstone of the labor, civil-rights, and democratic movements of the 20th century. 2/4

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After some serious brainstorming, we will be launching an initiative that addresses these problems by looping in support from Blue districts to help build out activist hubs in target red districts.

So, go follow @standupforscience.bsky.social and stay tuned!