It’s honestly refreshing to see an NYC mayoral contender refuse to soft-pedal their views on Israel just to pander to the political center. For too long, local politicians have tried to play both sides of major international human rights issues, giving us watered-down statements that mean absolutely nothing. Whether you agree with his unwavering stance or not, you have to respect the absolute refusal to moderate a core belief for the sake of political expediency. We need leaders who are willing to stand firmly on their principles, especially when it comes to foreign policy impacts that resonate deeply with New York’s diverse communities. If a candidate is willing to risk establishment backlash to speak out against injustice, that tells me they will actually fight for working-class New Yorkers instead of bowing to donors. #politics #activism