Saying no to hate, with Rep. Tana Senn and Rabbi Daniel Weiner

Capitol Ideas: The Washington State House Democratic Caucus Podcast

Mar 08 2017 | 00:12:10

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Show Notes

Overt acts of anti-Semitism are increasingly common around the U.S. and here in Washington state. Mosques are burned and vandalized. People who look vaguely Middle Eastern are targeted by violent xenophobes, and racist bullies do what racist bullies do. Is hate the new black? We hear today from a lawmaker and a rabbi to get their take on increasing threats to America's sustaining values, and what they're doing about it.

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