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State Sen. Scott Wiener speaks during a floor session at the Senate Chambers at the Capitol, August 31, 2026, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
November 5, 2026, 6:39 pm
Scott Wiener claims Pelosi’s San Francisco seat in US midterms after all-Democratic race
Former California Jewish Caucus co-chair set to become city’s first openly gay congressman; he and Pelosi-backed opponent Connie Chan accused Israel of genocide
By Shira Li Bartov
Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for US Senate, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, join hands at an event in Orono, Maine, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)
July 11, 2026, 4:57 am
Why US politics feels like it’s all about Israel — and what that does and doesn’t mean for Jews
Israel has become the perfect wedge issue for progressive Democrats. That’s left many US Jews in an uncomfortable spot, regardless of how they feel about the Jewish state’s actions
By Ben Sales
Jewish congressional candidate Scott Wiener (left) is harassed by anti-Zionists as he walks through the Trans March in San Francisco, California, June 26, 2026. (Screenshot via X via JTA)
June 30, 2026, 6:39 pm
US Jewish, LGBTQ groups denounce Pride harassment of Jewish politician Scott Wiener
Reactions come after gay congressional candidate was targeted by anti-Zionists at trans event, further inflaming tensions on the left surrounding Israel and antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
California State Sen. Scott Wiener, right, prepares to announce his proposed measure to provide legal refuge to displaced transgender youth and their families during a news conference in Sacramento, California, March 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
June 28, 2026, 4:01 am
Progressive Jewish US lawmaker chased from transgender event, accused of ‘genocide’
Scott Wiener, a trans advocate who has accused Israel of genocide, is hounded from LGBTQ event, amid slew of incidents in Democratic Party politics in past week
By Luke Tress
California State Senator Scott Wiener, right, smiles before taking photos with supporters at the 2026 California Democratic Party State Convention in San Francisco, February 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
June 3, 2026, 5:40 pm
‘Lefty Jew’ who accused Israel of genocide advances in San Francisco congressional primary
Scott Wiener to face off against Connie Chan, who was endorsed by current seat holder Nancy Pelosi, after a former AOC aide backed by anti-Israel streamer Hasan Piker falls short
By Andrew Lapin
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