By Yaacov Behrman and Shlomie Klein
Socialist representation of Crown Heights? A BDS supporter as your City Council member? Jewish concerns shelved? Yep. And all you have to do is ignore the coming June 22 election.
As Jewish communities around the world rallied for the security of Israel, anti-Semites wasted no time in demonizing Israel with accusations that defy logic and decency. In the US, few have been as vocal in their hatred of Israel as the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
The DSA is a radical-left political organization that is pretty okay with Jew-hatred. They chant “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” in our streets–an open call to eliminate Israel–as Hamas bombards Israeli civilian targets.
The DSA was quick to rally their members to provide legal support for the violent pro-Palestinian mob that gang assaulted a Jewish man in Times Square. They stand shoulder to shoulder with BDS and require their candidates to pledge to never travel to Israel.
Michael Hollingsworth is the DSA-backed candidate for City Council and is in lockstep with their anti-Jewish stance. He’s appalled by Israel’s “violent oppression of the Palestinian people,” which has says is “inhumane and intolerable.” Rocket attacks on Israeli civilians and racist mob violence in our streets by pro-Palestinian “protestors” are just fine with him, apparently.
His campaign for City Council reflects his commitment to DSA values. He is the only city council candidate ever to seek to represent Crown Heights while declining to even communicate with the Jewish community.
The bad news can get much worse: we’ll see many more candidates like Michael Hollingsworth on ballots for years to come–unless we send a message that affiliation with radical-leftists like DSA means electoral war with the Jews.
His candidacy and the danger it represents united Crown Heights community activists in support of his opponent, Crystal Hudson.
Crystal Hudson is a former staffer for outgoing Council member, Laurie Cumbo. Crystal is not affiliated with the DSA or BDS movement and, most importantly, has an active dialogue with our community institutions.
Internal polls show that no other candidates have a chance at victory. This race is between Crystal and Michael only.
Elections will take place on June 22, when many of our residents will be away in the country. Because of the ranked-choice voting system (in which voters can cast their vote for more than one candidate) there is a real chance that Crown Heights, the Rebbe’s schunah, will have city representation that is distinctly socialist and anti-Semitic.
What can we do?
1. Register to vote as a Democrat in the upcoming election. Your opinion will have no impact whatsoever unless you vote in the upcoming DEMOCRAT primary election. Deadline to register is Friday may 28th.
Click here to register:
https://vote.nyc/page/register-vote
2. On June 22 (or through early voting June 12-20th) go out and vote. Crystal Hudson is the only candidate that has a chance to win against Michael Hollingsworth. Click here to find your early voting location. https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/
The Democratic Socialists of America already succeeded in putting anti-Israel Phara Souffrant Forrest into the state Assembly. They want a foothold in the City Council through Michael Hollingsworth, with their headquarters in Crown Heights.
The stakes for Crown Heights and the Jewish community couldn’t be higher. Anti semitism (endorsed by leftists so long as it’s “anti-Israel”) is spiking across the US. The impact of this election will be felt in our schools, our homes–and our streets.
Now go out and vote.
Don’t Complain Later!
Yes this election is very important and the candidate once in, will probably be in for at least 2 terms (8 years.). That said , there are other candidates that do have a chance if we rally around them. Before jumping on this ‘bandwagon’ it pays to do your research. Some of these candidates are Hector Robinson and Curtis Harris. If you take some time and look into these two candidates you may find them even more align with our communities values. Whoever gets in will have a major impact on the public safety policies and new legislation affecting many… Read more »
The position you are promoting will resul1t in Mr. Hollingsworth being elected.
Same school same education as the rest of them.
Much appreciated information being provided here, we cannot do nothing and not even register and later complain about what is going on,
People also are scared to registered to vote because they might be called to Jury duty, it’s a myth Jury has nothing to do with voting. go register its easy 1-2-3 do it online in two minutes
Crystal Hudson submitted a questionnaire for DSA’s endorsement last summer in which she states her explicit support for BDS and claims to be a socialist. In fact, EVERY SINGLE CANDIDATE in the District 35 race submitted a questionnaire for DSA’s endorsement, claimed to be a socialist, and stated support for BDS. The authors of this article want you to make a political calculation based on the notion that Hudson is better than the others, and that is their right, but to say that Hudson is “not affiliated with the DSA or BDS” is patently false.
My name is Deirdre Levy and I am a candidate for city council district 35. I have never submitted a DSA questionnaire.
My name is Regina A. Kinsey’ candidate for the 35th Council District and the only pro-public safety candidate. I have never submitted a DSA questionnaire and have absolutely no interest in the DSA. Get you facts straight!
All support BDS.
How many here patronize them?
For ALL people! Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in peace.
Mike Hollingsworth is the only candidate that will stand up for all tenants in the district. He is a strong candidate and a great organizer. Don’t fall for smear campaigns!
Darned if you vote, darned if you don’t !
Hashem has emboldened our enemies due to rampant traife ‘smart’ phone use in front of Jewish children. Massive Teshuva necessary NOW before its too late!!!
Anyone who is willing to stand up the lies of the Israel lobby has my support.