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Andrew Yang Steps In It | Rev. J. Mark Davidson

Andrew Yang, former Democratic presidential candidate, newly-announced New York City mayoral candidate, thought it important to let the large Jewish community in the Big Apple know what to expect from him on issues near and dear to their heart. His article in Forward , "My Vision for New York City's Jewish Community", raised quite the stink.  The stench arose from these lines: "A Yang administration will push back against the BDS movement, which singles out Israel for unfair economic punishment. Not only is BDS rooted in antisemitic thought and history, hearkening back to fascist boycotts of Jewish businesses, it's also a direct shot at New York City's economy. Strong ties with Israel are essential for a global city such as ours, which boasts the highest Jewish population in the world outside of Israel. Our economy is struggling, and we should be looking for ways to bring back small businesses, not stop commerce." Where to start with an article that &qu