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After Mamdani victory, Jewish Democrats alarmed by party’s tolerance of antisemitism and anti-Israel extremism 

“I think overwhelmingly, Democrats have not done a good job, and the proof is in the pudding, that even staunch Democrats who would never consider supporting Donald Trump or ever vote for a Republican are just really pained by what feels like a refusal to even acknowledge the seriousness of the threat of the Iranian …

Zioness statement on access to over-the-counter contraceptives

Reproductive freedom is a Jewish value. Dismantling barriers like lack of access to universal, equitable contraceptives in a post-Roe world is imperative. This week, we took a step in the right direction. We applaud the announcement that Americans will have access to affordable over-the-counter-contraceptives at select pharmacies—without the need for a prescription. We know that …

Zioness Statement on the improper use of hundreds of thousands of dollars by New York’s Democratic Socialists of America

A new report from the New York Times today says that the state’s election watchdog says a socialist group improperly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the 2022 elections. Clawing it back could upend the movement’s finances. “This is yet another sign that the DSA is both not progressive, and not viable. True progressives …

Zioness celebrates the upcoming debut of ‘GOLDA’

Golda Meir was the original and ultimate Zioness––a trailblazing world leader who was unabashedly progressive and unapologetically Zionist in everything she pursued. Inspired by social justice, equity and equality, and engaged in movements she learned about as a child while sitting at her sister’s kitchen table, Golda was a passionate activist both in the U.S. …

Zioness Statement on the release of the Biden-Harris Administration’s First Ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

Today, in a historic statement, the United States government told the world that the Jewish people will not stand alone in the fight against antisemitism.  Zioness applauds the Biden-Harris administration for this extraordinary, whole-of-government commitment. This is the first administration in American history to release a national plan to counter antisemitism—a plan long overdue, but …

An Open Letter From Our Founder: Zionism commands a Jewish *democracy*

Dear Zionesses, We feel the gravity of this moment and know that the Zioness community is struggling as we watch what is unfolding in our beloved Israel. We are writing to share some reflections, in hopes that we can give voice to your feelings, too. First and foremost, we recommit to our founding belief: in …