Voters in New York City just elected a candidate who claims to condemn violence — yet refuses to say that “globalizing the Intifada” is wrong. That phrase isn’t about peace. It’s a call for violence against Jews.

To understand what’s at stake, listen to the Call Me Back podcast episode “Mamdani’s Rise and Its Consequences”. Dan Senor and Reihan Salam unpack how Mamdani’s victory reflects a dangerous shift — as extreme politics cloaked in antizionism and antisemitism gain power on the far left of the Democratic Party, while similar forces rise on the far right of the Republican Party. It’s a warning about how fringe ideologies are reshaping mainstream politics — and putting our American values at risk.

We’re seeing the same pattern here in Howard County. Councilmember Liz Walsh broke with long-standing protocol to use her platform to amplify Hamas supporters — people chanting “From the River to the Sea,” their hands painted blood-red to glorify violence against Jews. Now she’s running for County Executive.

We can’t stay silent and allow hate and extremism to find a home in Howard County.

Stand up for truth. Stand up for decency. Stand up for safety.

Help us defend our community: Join HoCoJAG and donate today!

-Trevor Greene

HoCoJAG President