Heckling Brad Lander: A Flashpoint in America's Israel Debate The recent confrontation between New York congressional nominee Brad Lander and protesters at a rally against Hindu nationalism has sparked a heated debate about the limits of dissent in progressive politics.
As Lander was shouted down by hecklers for his stance on Israel, some critics accused him of being "a Zionist" and demanded he leave the rally.
The incident may seem like an isolated episode of anti Semitic vitriol, but it reveals a more complex web of tensions within the progressive movement.