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ADD YOUR NAME: Marjorie Taylor Greene Must Be Expelled from Congress
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Friend --

I can understand the temptation to laugh off the absurdity and
outrageousness of the theories being advanced by Congresswoman Marjorie
Taylor Greene -- it’s hard not to be amused by a Facebook post about a
“Jewish space laser.” ^[1]

Yet at the same time, it would be a huge mistake to ignore the serious
threat posed by Greene and the far-right, antisemitic conspiracy theorists
to whom she is now proudly giving a voice in the halls of Congress. Just a
few weeks ago, we saw a violent attack on our democracy by those who
believe the outlandish lies about our election promoted by Trump, Greene
and their movement.

Congresswoman Greene is a high-profile promoter of the antisemitic QAnon
conspiracy theory, which has been described by the Southern Poverty Law
Center as a "rebranded Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion.”

Clearly, we have to take this seriously. As a conspiracist, racist fringe
takes on a steadily more influential role among right-wing lawmakers, we
have to draw a line.

Please take a moment to join J Street’s call for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s
expulsion from Congress. [ [link removed] ]Add your name now and share this petition >>

Despite Greene’s disgusting attempts to shield herself from criticism by
boasting of her traditional 'pro-Israel' credentials, our community knows
all too well that dangerous conspiracy theories about Jews controlling
society have fuelled antisemitic violence for centuries -- and it’s not
just Jewish people the Congresswoman is putting in danger.

In the recent past, Greene has called for the execution of House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi, harassed victims of the Parkland shooting, posted
anti-Muslim videos and has promoted the white nationalist ‘Great
Replacement’ conspiracy theory -- a theory which claims wealthy Jews and
Muslims are supporting 'open border' immigration policies to undermine
'white culture' and bring down Western civilization from the inside.

It’s the same theory espoused by the gunman who massacred 51 Muslims in
Christchurch, by the gunman who killed 11 Jews in Pittsburgh and by the
organizers of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville.

[ [link removed] ]Tell congressional leadership: Anyone who supports the conspiracy
theories behind the Capitol Hill insurrection, the Christchurch massacre
and the Pittsburgh shooting doesn’t belong in Congress.

Together, we’re asking congressional leaders to use their constitutional
powers to expel Greene from the House as soon as possible and, until such
a vote can be taken, we’re calling on Republican leadership to strip
Greene of all her committee assignments.

At the same time, we must be aware that even with Greene gone, our
politics remains infected with conspiracy theories and white nationalist
dog whistles.

Despite her views being on the public record for years, several right-wing
lawmakers not only endorsed her, but directed contributions to her
campaign. A concerning number of her colleagues continue to fuel
conspiracy theories about the election and welcome support from QAnon.

We must make it our mission to defeat them, and it starts with sending a
strong message that there will be accountability for spreading falsehoods
as dangerously and recklessly as Representative Greene has.

[ [link removed] ]Add your name and share our petition today >>

Yours,

Debra Shushan
Director of Government Affairs

[1] [ [link removed] ]Marjorie Taylor Greene’s space laser and the age-old problem of
blaming the Jews, Vox


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