The Zioness Movement praised the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for dropping its partnership with the Women’s March on Tuesday.
According to Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), the DNC decided to nix the partnership “over anti-Semitism concerns.”
In a statement sent to the Journal via email, the Zioness Movement praised the move as sending “a clear message that there should be no room for bigotry or anti-Semitism in progressive spaces.”
“We are grateful for the DNC’s leadership,” the progressive Zionist organization said. “Our Zioness community has been organizing across the country to fight anti-Semitism – on the left and the right – and advance our progressive values. We will continue this work this weekend by joining local marches that have officially disassociated from Women’s March, Inc.”
Similarly, the Progressive Zionists for the California Democratic Party said in a statement to the Journal, “We are pleased that the Women’s March leadership is being held accountable, and facing consequences for their toxic rhetoric against Jews, the LGBTQ community, and disabled folks.”
“This momentum briefly extended across the political aisle — the Republican National Committee has finally stripped Steve King of his committee assignments,” the statement continued. “We hope they will continue to drive out the roots of hate in their caucus. It is time for leaders to take a firm stand against white supremacy and anti-Semitism — and we’re so glad Democrats are leading the way.”
Halie Sofer, executive director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, also said in a statement, “JDCA supports the objectives of the Women’s March and stands with sister marches across the country this weekend. At the same time, we welcome the DNC, SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center), Emily’s List, and other organizations’ decision to not sponsor and participate in the Women’s March and take a principled stand against anti-Semitism.”
The national Women’s March leaders have been criticized for their associations with Nation of Islam Louis Farrakhan. On Monday’s episode of ABC’s “The View,” Women’s March co-president Tamika Mallory repeatedly said, “I don’t agree with many of Minister Farrakhan’s statements” when pressed by program co-host Meghan McCain if she condemns Farrakhan’s rhetoric.
