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Dalia al-Aqidi. Credit: Courtesy.

Dalia al-Aqidi again seeks to unseat Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar

“I didn’t come to America to import the pathologies I left behind,” the Iraqi-born media adviser told JNS.

September 20, 2023

(Illustrative) Student with book. Credit: Pixabay.

Minnesota backs off on challenging religious education

A lawsuit inspired the state to end efforts barring faith-based high school students from earning college credits.

June 15, 2023

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D.-Minn.) speaks at a workers' protest against Amazon. Credit: Fibonacci Blue via Flickr.

IfNotNow endorses Omar for re-election to Minnesota seat

“As American Jews, we’re proud to support Representative @IlhanMN in her re-election campaign,” tweeted the group that supports BDS.

August 4, 2020

Face masks used to prevent the spread of coronavirus, April 11, 2020. Credit: NurseTogether via Wikimedia Commons.

Minnesota GOP official resigns after equating masks with yellow Star of David

“We are saddened by the vitriolic post,” tweeted Minnesota GOP chairperson Jennifer Carnahan.

July 29, 2020

Cloth face masks worn during the 2020 coronavirus global pandemic. Credit: NickK via Wikimedia Commons.

Minnesota GOP group equates wearing face masks with yellow Star of David

The statewide face-mask requirement took effect on July 25.

July 28, 2020

A couple was confronted at a Walmart in Marshall, Minn., on July 25, 2020, for wearing Nazi flag face masks. Credit: Raphaela Mueller/Facebook.

Jewish groups, customers denounce Nazi face masks worn in Minnesota Walmart

The couple was served trespass notices by the local police department and warned that they would be arrested if they returned to the store.

Jackson Richman

July 27, 2020

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.). Credit: Flickr.

Omar campaign sends mailer accusing opponent of being ‘in pocket of Wall Street’

The only names cited are Jewish ones: billionaire Jonathan Gray, retired real estate executive Stanley Weinstein and billionaire hedge-fund owner Seth Klarman.

July 23, 2020

Omar’s challenger Antone Melton-Meaux: Progressive and pro-Israel not mutually exclusive

In an interview with JNS, Melton-Meaux said “to the extent that I can be a useful partner on the issue of U.S.-Israel [relations] or how we communicate with each other in a supportive, thoughtful way, especially on issues of anti-Semitism or other race issues, I am proud to be a part of that.”

Jackson Richman

July 23, 2020

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) speaks at an Iftar in Austin, Texas. Source: Screenshot.

Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar endorses Biden for president

“With Joe Biden, we will have a seat at the table and will address and heal the deep wounds that fracture our country,” she said.

July 23, 2020