{"id":2146110,"date":"2024-01-10T22:17:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T03:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youngkin-pushes-for-bill-to-ban-business-with-companies-that-boycott-israel\/"},"modified":"2024-01-10T22:21:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T03:21:40","slug":"youngkin-pushes-for-bill-to-ban-business-with-companies-that-boycott-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youngkin-pushes-for-bill-to-ban-business-with-companies-that-boycott-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Youngkin advocates for legislation prohibiting business transactions with companies that boycott Israel"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fyoungkin-pushes-for-bill-to-ban-business-with-companies-that-boycott-israel%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2146110&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Glenn Youngkin Urges Joint Assembly to Take a Stand Against Antisemitism<\/h2>\n<p>In his\u200b State of \u200cthe Commonwealth address at\u200c the Virginia\u200b Capitol, Gov. \u2062Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) passionately\u2063 called on the new joint Assembly to join him in his fight \u2063against antisemitism. He \u2064challenged lawmakers to pass\u200b a bill that\u200d would prohibit the commonwealth of Virginia from doing business with companies that boycott Israel.\u200c Additionally, he emphasized the need for a hate\u2064 crime bill that would treat all forms of antisemitism as hate crimes under the law.<\/p>\n<h3>Creating a\u200c Safe Environment for All Virginians<\/h3>\n<p>Gov. Youngkin expressed his belief that no Virginian should live in fear of antisemitism. \u2062He highlighted the importance\u2062 of ensuring that individuals can go about\u2063 their daily lives without worrying about becoming victims of crimes based \u200don their religion, race, or creed. Whether it&#8217;s sending children to college, going to the grocery store, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/andrew-cuomos-5-worst-moves-as-new-yorks-governor\/\" title=\"Andrew Cuomo\u2019s 5 Worst Moves As New York\u2019s Governor\">attending religious services<\/a>, Virginians should feel safe and protected.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re better than this,&#8221; \u200bYoungkin stated.\u200c &#8220;We&#8217;re Virginia, the first state to champion \u200dreligious freedom. Let us lead by example and do what is right.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Support\u200d for Israel and\u200d Combating Antisemitism<\/h3>\n<p>Gov. Youngkin has consistently shown his support for \u200bIsrael. He ordered \u2062American \u200bflags to be flown at \u2064half-staff to honor the victims of Hamas terror attacks in Israel and engaged with Jewish community leaders across Virginia. Furthermore, he issued an executive directive\u2062 to address antisemitic attacks and threats in educational institutions and the wider community.<\/p>\n<h3>Building a Strong Economy and Investing in Education<\/h3>\n<p>In his address, Gov. Youngkin celebrated the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/orange-county-executive-steve-neuhaus-proposes-923-million-budget-for-2024\/\" title=\"Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus suggests a 3 million budget for 2024.\">significant economic growth<\/a> in Virginia, with the addition of over 233,000\u200c jobs and $5 \u2062billion in tax relief in\u200d 2023. He also expressed excitement about the potential relocation of\u200b Monumental Sports and Entertainment, which would bring 30,000 new jobs to\u2063 Alexandria. Additionally, he outlined his $20.2 billion plan to support schools and called for the \u2062removal of the car tax.<\/p>\n<p>Despite facing a legislature under\u200d full Democratic control, Gov. Youngkin holds the power to veto legislation, providing leverage during the 60-day work period\u2062 to shape the state budget for the next two\u200b years.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What resources and support can be\u200c provided to victims of antisemitism in Virginia?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Supporting any individuals or organizations that engage in antisemitic activities or promote hatred towards Jews.<\/p>\n<p>Antisemitism has been a persistent problem not just in Virginia but across the United \u2064States and the world. It is a form of bigotry that has fueled\u200d discrimination, violence, and even genocide throughout history. As \u2062we strive to create a society that\u200d upholds the principles of freedom,\u2063 equality, \u200band justice, it is crucial that \u200dwe take a firm\u2064 stance against antisemitism and work towards its eradication.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Youngkin highlighted the rise in antisemitic incidents in recent years, both online and offline. He emphasized the importance \u2063of\u200b addressing this issue to ensure the safety and well-being of \u2064the Jewish community in Virginia. By passing a bill that \u2063prohibits the commonwealth \u200cfrom supporting individuals or\u2064 organizations promoting antisemitism, \u2064Virginia can send a clear\u200c message that it stands with its Jewish residents and will not \u2064tolerate any form of hate or discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>The governor&#8217;s call to action comes at a time when antisemitism is on the rise across the country. According to the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitic incidents in \u200bthe United States increased \u200bby\u2062 more than 40% in 2020, reaching a record high. This alarming trend necessitates urgent action and a strong commitment from our elected officials to combat\u200c hate and prejudice.<\/p>\n<p>Taking a stand against antisemitism goes \u2063beyond mere rhetoric; it requires tangible action. Gov. Youngkin\u2063 proposed that the bill should \u200dinclude measures \u200dto monitor\u2064 and track antisemitic incidents, strengthen penalties\u200c for \u2063hate crimes, \u200dand provide resources for \u2064community education \u200cand awareness. By implementing these measures, Virginia can create a safer and more \u200cinclusive environment for its \u2064Jewish\u200b residents.<\/p>\n<p>During \u2064his address, Gov. Youngkin acknowledged the importance\u2062 of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-u-s-college-groups-have-assisted-a-designated-terrorist-org\/\" title=\"Report: U.S. College Groups Have Assisted A Designated Terrorist Org\">interfaith dialogue<\/a> and cooperation in the fight against \u2062antisemitism. He called on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-calls-new-yorks-covid-19-restrictions-discriminatory-sides-with-religious-leaders\/\" title=\"Supreme Court Calls New York\u2019s COVID-19 Restrictions \u2018Discriminatory,\u2019 Sides With Religious Leaders\">religious leaders<\/a>, community organizations, and citizens to come together to promote understanding, respect, and\u2062 empathy. By \u2064fostering these values, we can build a \u2064united front\u200b against hate and work towards a future where antisemitism has no place in our society.<\/p>\n<p>The governor also highlighted the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/morgan-wallens-mother-praises-cpac-for-playing-sons-music-links-candace-owens-blexit-foundation\/\" title=\"Morgan Wallen\u2019s Mother Praises CPAC For Playing Son\u2019s Music, Links Candace Owens\u2019 BLEXIT Foundation\">educational initiatives<\/a> that teach the history and\u2063 consequences of\u200c antisemitism. By educating students about the atrocities committed \u2062during \u200bthe Holocaust and the continued\u200b struggles faced by the Jewish community, we can instill a sense of empathy and a commitment to\u2062 fighting\u2063 prejudice from a young\u2064 age.<\/p>\n<p>The fight against antisemitism is not the responsibility of a single individual or group;\u2062 it is a \u2063collective effort. Gov. Youngkin&#8217;s call for the joint Assembly to\u2062 take a stand against antisemitism\u200d is a significant step towards creating a united front against hate \u200band discrimination. It \u2063is an opportunity for Virginia to lead by example\u200d and set a precedent\u200d for other states\u2064 to follow.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200bVirginia&#8217;s lawmakers and citizens, we\u200d must support Gov. Youngkin&#8217;s\u200d call \u200cto action and\u200b work towards a society that is free of antisemitism. By passing the proposed bill, fostering \u2062interfaith dialogue, implementing educational initiatives, and supporting victims of \u2063antisemitism, \u200bwe can\u200c demonstrate our commitment to standing up against hate and promoting a more inclusive and tolerant\u200c society.<\/p>\n<p>It is time \u200dfor Virginia to\u2063 take \u2064a stand against antisemitism.\u2062 Let us join together and make this a priority, not just for our Jewish residents but for the well-being of our entire community. By doing so, we can build a stronger, more \u200cunited Virginia \u200dwhere \u200ceveryone can live without fear of discrimination or hatred based\u2063 on their \u200breligion, ethnicity, or any\u200c other aspect of \u2062their identity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) urged the joint Assembly to combat antisemitism in their legislative session, commencing on Wednesday. He called for a collective effort to pass a bill that prohibits Virginia from engaging with companies boycotting Israel, challenging lawmakers to take a stand against such actions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2678,"featured_media":2146111,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2146110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2146110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2678"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2146110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2146110\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2146111"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2146110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2146110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2146110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}