Views & Opinions: The left has a Soros problem

View Online  Views & Opinions Views & Opinions One Key Op-ed  But not the one you think Philanthropist Alex Soros's Democratic fundraising is making some progressives nervous, writes People for the American Way President Svante Myrick. But it shouldn't be. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) The right has made anything that can be labeled "Soros-backed" an "epithet aimed at silencing progressives," Myrick says.   This happened for years with George Soros, founder of the Open Society Foundations, which funded many progressive causes. And now it's happening with Soros's son Alex, who recently hosted a fundraiser for Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz.   This prompted some on the right, writes Myrick, to "let loose with a disgusting, antisemitic trope, smearing Soros as a puppet master pulling 'marionette' strings."   In response, "some folks on the left wrung their hands and warned that it's 'probably not helpful' for Soros to be seen with Walz."   Myrick believes it's time to change this attitude.   Progressive candidates and advocacy groups should be proud of the support they receive from Soros, he writes:   "Here's my charge to my fellow progressives. If the right takes a swing with a hateful attack on us or our allies, we don't duck. We lead a chorus of condemnation. We proudly embrace one another, and we don't let the bigots win."   Read the op-ed at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Views & Opinions newsletter, it's Tuesday, Oct. 8. I'm Daniel Allott, bringing together a collection of key opinion pieces published from a wide range of voices. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Other Points of View  Op-eds exploring key issues affecting the U.S. and world: What happens when the police lie?  By Andrew Eichen, Cato Institute scholar Most Americans understand that the police are allowed to lie to suspects. What is less understood are the consequences of accepting such practices, and the extent to which the U.S. stands as an outlier in sanctioning them.    Read Here America needs a working-class White House  By Teri A. McMurtry-Chubb, law professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago A middle- or working-class White House means that America's perception of itself as an inclusive nation made stronger by our differences is finally catching up to its reality, earnestly attempting to hold its disparate pieces together.     Read Here Harris must flex her muscles on national security — fast  By Chitra Ragavan, former national correspondent for NPR  As America's potential first female president — and after Walz's shaky performance on the debate stage — Harris must particularly flex her muscles to show she can dominate on the world stage.   Read Here Has Jack Smith botched the Trump indictments? By James D. Zirin, former federal prosecutor The legal system has utterly failed to disqualify former President Trump from office. Whether he becomes the next president is now anybody's guess. Much of the fault may be laid at the feet of special counsel Jack Smith, who has pursued Trump with the zeal of Inspector Javert, but has thus far come up empty handed.  Read Here Quick Takes  Opinions related to pivotal issues and figures in the news: 10 minutes inside a Haifa bomb shelter Trump's obsession with Harris's IQ is telling Jack Smith's 'October Surprise' was not that surprising...and that is the problem Port worker strike threatens technological progress   You're all caught up. See you next time!  Views expressed by contributors are theirs and not the opinion of The Hill. Interested in submitting an op-ed? Click here.  Check out The Hill's Opinion section online for the latest and take a moment to view our other topical products 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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