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politics1 year ago•5 min saved

Summer Lee withdraws from CAIR event following criticism from opponents and Jewish advocates

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat, has withdrawn from speaking at a fundraiser hosted by a Muslim advocacy group following criticism from political rivals and Jewish advocates over the group's controversial speakers' past statements. Lee, who was scheduled to give "special remarks" at the event, cited her opposition to antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, and transphobia as the reason for her withdrawal. The controversy stems from the council's executive director and a scheduled speaker's comments on the Israel/Hamas war and LGBTQ+ issues. The decision comes amid mounting pressure from opponents and Jewish lawmakers, with some calling for Lee to return campaign donations and even resign.

via TribLIVE|

#controversy #fundraiser #jewish-advocates

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

Credit Suisse Accused of Holding and Hiding Nazi-Linked Accounts

Credit Suisse held nearly 100 accounts linked to German Nazis and members of Nazi-linked groups in Argentina, some until recent years, according to two confidential reports released by the Senate Budget Committee. Jewish advocates have long argued that the Zurich-based bank played a larger role in supporting the Third Reich and its top officials than was previously known. The revelations are likely to intensify pressure on the institution to further investigate its role in supporting Nazis both during and after the war. Credit Suisse has agreed to expand the scope of its review and perform a supplementary review to address still-unanswered questions.

via Axios|

#argentina #credit-suisse #holocaust