As each month goes by, we’re learning more and more about the “Women’s March” and just what it stands for … really. We’ve said it before: the initial march was a huge success, because the majority of the country saw it as an opportunity for women angry over Trump’s election to gather in solidarity.
However, as the organizers behind the Women’s March limp along in search of that next big moment that will draw the masses back to the streets, they’re falling back on their radical roots; on Monday, for example, celebrating the birthday of Assata Shakur.
Something similar happened in Chicago last month at the 21st annual Chicago Dyke March, when participants waving a pride flag with the star of David were ejected from the festivities, a decision made by organizers “after they repeatedly expressed support for Zionism during conversations with Dyke March Collective members.” It’s not that they were Jewish, organizers later explained in a statement, but that they were pro-Israel. Besides, the flags allegedly were making some people at the event feel unsafe.
Now, a story in Haaretz suggests that the award-winning LGBT writer who reported on the expulsion of the pro-Israel marchers lost her job for doing so.
https://twitter.com/Yair_Rosenberg/status/886599592858587141
https://twitter.com/Yair_Rosenberg/status/887014575878569984
The Times of Israel reports that award-winning reporter Gretchen Rachel Hammond was removed from reporting duties and relegated to the sales desk. “Hammond confirmed that she is no longer reporting for the paper, but declined to say whether she was moved because of her coverage of the Dyke March. She said the shift is not temporary, and that she is looking for editorial work elsewhere,” the Times reports.
Reporter who broke #ChicagoDykeMarch story removed from reporting duties https://t.co/lg48fOMFJ7 via @timesofisrael
— The Times of Israel (@TimesofIsrael) July 11, 2017
The Dyke March organizers’ response to the news was even more petty than expected.
??LOOK AT GOD ?? https://t.co/FrkEMENp2N
— Chicago Dyke March (@DykeMarchChi) July 12, 2017
Sorry y'all! Definitely didn't know the violent history of the term. We meant Zionist/white tears replenish our electrolytes ?
— Chicago Dyke March (@DykeMarchChi) July 14, 2017
No tears, says Hammond.
You attacked, humiliated and robbed me of a job. No tears. I forgive you. Just hope you learn how destructive and pointless hatred is.
— Gretchen R. Hammond (@GretchRHammond) July 17, 2017
I will not comment on any decision made by my present employer or impugn the organization. The DMC threatened me then bragged about it.
— Gretchen R. Hammond (@GretchRHammond) July 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/beniyyar_besig/status/887016249858940928
Why do you forgive those who have no remorse for what they've done and in fact revel in it?
— EinLi CanIFinishShtyne אין לי ארץ אחרת (@EnLiEretzAheret) July 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/AuthorLRiddle/status/887027861311299584
https://twitter.com/wodipod/status/887033048201646082
Be of strong faith
— ymedad (@ymedad) July 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/Yair_Rosenberg/status/887015947302834180
Oh, and speaking of the Women’s March? Guess who also got a birthday shout-out from the Chicago Dyke March?
Assata Shakur is a freedom fighter and she taught us how to fight… and she is 70 today! Happy Born Day Assata ? pic.twitter.com/VlxqKcArMf
— Chicago Dyke March (@DykeMarchChi) July 16, 2017
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Update:
I will not comment on any decision made by my present employer or impugn the organization. The DMC threatened me then bragged about it.
— Gretchen R. Hammond (@GretchRHammond) July 17, 2017
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Related:
DUH: Debra Messing is SHOCKED that LGBTQ would kick Jews out of The Pride/Dyke March https://t.co/fW5JUVRgtW
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) June 26, 2017
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