Rep. Summer Lee
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) is processed by U.S. Capitol Police Officers after being arrested for participating in a sit-in with activists from the Center for Popular Democracy Action (CPDA) in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., on July 19, 2022. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images via JNS)
August 23, 2024, 7:32 pm
Omar visits anti-Israel sit-in at DNC. So does Summer Lee.
Omar stated that others in the Democratic Party made similar requests.
By JNS
Promotional ad for Munther Isaac’s appearance in Pittsburgh
August 13, 2024, 3:37 pm
‘High priest of antisemitic Christianity’ comes to Pittsburgh, meets with local politicians
While in town, Isaac met with Rep. Summer Lee, whom he referred to on Facebook as “a strong advocate for Palestine and a ceasefire in Gaza,” and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.
By Toby Tabachnick
May 1, 2024, 3:39 pm
Chronicle poll results: Primary election
We asked our readers if they were pleased with the results of the Pennsylvania Democratic primary. Here's what they said.
By Toby Tabachnick
Several community members stood in protest outside the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers building on April 21 (Photo by Julie Paris)
April 22, 2024, 10:40 am
Community members protest at Summer Lee rally
"By not supporting sanctions on Iran, these congressional representatives are making our community less safe."
Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks to troops at an Iron Dome battery in northern Israel, April 10, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
April 18, 2024, 10:53 pm
Summer Lee votes no on Israel aid and against a resolution condemning Iranian attack
Iran fired more than 300 drones and missiles on Israel; Israel and allies intercept majority of them
By Toby Tabachnick
A view of the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Photo from public domain)
April 17, 2024, 9:30 am
House resolution condemns chant ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’
Rep. Summer Lee voted "no" on the resolution
By Toby Tabachnick
Sen. John Fetterman speaks during the Shaare Torah Congregation annual dinner on March 31, 2024 (Photo courtesy of Shaare Torah Congregation)
April 11, 2024, 3:19 pm
Who can stop the Democrats’ pivot away from Israel?
The turn against the Jewish state has spread from “The Squad” to Joe Biden, with exceptions like Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman standing against the pro-Hamas tide.
By Jonathan S. Tobin
(Photo courtesy of Pexels)
April 1, 2024, 2:27 pm
Ads, accusations and AIPAC: District 12 primary update
The candidates call each other out for "lies" and taking money from PACs
By Toby Tabachnick
Bhavini Patel (Photo courtesy of patelforpa.com)
March 18, 2024, 4:46 pm
Patel wins endorsement from 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club
“I promise to deliver on our shared progressive values in Congress." — Bhavini Patel
By Toby Tabachnick
The new Tree of Light building as seen from above with the Path of Light. (Photo provided by West End Strategy)
March 8, 2024, 1:27 pm
Tree of Life, Inc. poised to receive more than $1 million in federal funds
New building will house an educational center, a museum that explores the roots and manifestations of antisemitism and a Oct. 27 memorial.
By Toby Tabachnick
Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov)
March 8, 2024, 11:08 am
Summer Lee staffer identified as person behind anti-Israel Instagram account
After the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, Dear White Staffers shifted focus from supporting workers on Capitol Hill to “a mostly single-issue anti-Israel advocacy page."
By Toby Tabachnick
Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov/)
March 5, 2024, 2:52 pm
Pittsburgh clergy deliver open letter to Rep. Summer Lee, denounce politician’s response to antisemitism
Congresswoman's 'divisive' words and actions prompt local Jewish spiritual leaders to unite
By Adam Reinherz
From left: Summer Lee, Laurie MacDonald and Bhavini Patel at the Barbara Daly Dank Political Forum at Carnegie Mellon University on Jan. 28 (Photo by Maureen Kelly Busis)
January 29, 2024, 1:21 pm
District 12 candidates spar over Israel, campaign finance at CMU forum
Summer Lee, Bhavini Patel and Laurie MacDonald face off during community forum
By Toby Tabachnick
U.S. Capitol (Photo by Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons)
January 9, 2024, 10:37 am
Laurie MacDonald announces campaign for District 12 seat
Another challenger, along with Bhavini Patel, for Rep. Summer Lee's seat
By Toby Tabachnick
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES - 2018/04/15: Jeremy Ben-Ami, President of J Street, speaking at the J Street National Conference. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
December 8, 2023, 9:03 am
J Street to stick by Bowman, other endorsees despite split on Gaza
The progressive advocacy organization called on the White House to consider pulling its support for Israel’s war against Hamas
By Gabby Deutch
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