Meet the New Progressive Lawmaker Challenging the D.C. Consensus on Israel-Palestine

Rep. Marie Newman is part of the new breed of Democrats who are unafraid to harshly criticize Israel for its actions or to demand human rights for all Palestinians, whether they be in Gaza or East Jerusalem

Ben Samuels

Washington

May 18, 2021

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Ben Samuels

Washington

May 18, 2021

WASHINGTON – Five months into her career as an elected official, Democratic Rep. Marie Newman has wasted no time making a name for herself.

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