Time to primary the DSA

Aug 2, 2026, 12:19 PM

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This primary season, we’ve watched DSA-backed candidates challenge established Democratic representatives who have served their communities with integrity. Now we have a chance to primary the DSA. I’m endorsing Shanelle Jackson for Congress. If you live in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, vote for Shanelle Jackson. If you live nearby, volunteer with the campaign and help canvass. If you live elsewhere, join the phone bank, contribute, and help spread the word. Rashida Tlaib has a serious pro-Israel Democratic challenger, and the election is Tuesday. This is our chance. Act now.

This primary season, we’ve watched DSA-backed candidates challenge established Democratic representatives who have served their communities with integrity. Now we have a chance to primary the DSA.

I’m endorsing Shanelle Jackson for Congress.

If you live in Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, vote for Shanelle Jackson.

If you live nearby, volunteer with the campaign and help canvass.

If you live elsewhere, join the phone bank, contribute, and help spread the word.

Rashida Tlaib has a serious pro-Israel Democratic challenger, and the election is Tuesday.

This is our chance. Act now.

About the Author

Mitch Mallett is a pro-Israel Democrat, writer, media commentator, and community organizer. He is the founder and administrator of the Facebook group “We Are Progressive, Liberal, Woke and Pro Israel,” a growing community dedicated to supporting Israel from a liberal and progressive perspective. Mitch has been writing articles for The JCA International Jewish News, focusing on Israel, antisemitism, Middle East politics, Democratic Party dynamics, and the importance of maintaining strong bipartisan support for Israel. His writing reflects a lifelong commitment to progressive democratic values, Jewish identity, and the defense of Israel’s legitimacy in public discourse. Before turning to published commentary, Mitch spent seven years as a morning drive-time radio talk show host in the Tampa market, where he discussed politics, public affairs, and current events with a broad audience. His background also includes years of involvement in Democratic Party leadership, Jewish advocacy, and grassroots organizing. Mitch has traveled to Israel multiple times over several decades, experiences that continue to shape his understanding of Israeli society, Jewish history, regional conflict, and the possibilities for peace. He writes as someone who believes that support for Israel, concern for Palestinian human rights, opposition to antisemitism, and progressive values are not contradictory, but deeply connected. His work is grounded in the conviction that pro-Israel voices on the left must remain engaged, informed, and active in shaping the public conversation.