Ellison to Minnesota Protesters: Be Kinder to National Guard Than to Police

David Rutz
May 29, 2020 3:15 PM

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D.) told Minneapolis residents protesting the death of George Floyd to react more kindly to the National Guard than to local police, saying Friday the former group was not the one they "associate with unfair conduct."

Omar on Border Patrol Agencies: Eliminate Their Existence

Omar said 'rogue agencies' are terrorizing people who cross the border

Charlie Hoffmann
July 3, 2019 3:45 PM

During an appearance on BET's digital series "Black Coffee Live," Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.) claimed border patrol agents were terrorizing immigrants and said Congress should have a conversation about eliminating border patrol and enforcement agencies.

Anti-Semites Abroad: Ellison and Corbyn Meet in London

Both have ties to anti-Semitic leaders and have been accused of anti-Semitism

Nic Rowan
July 3, 2019 10:40 AM

Former congressman Keith Ellison met with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on Wednesday, with the American praising the Brit as a "true grassroots organizer."

Ilhan Omar Comms Director: ‘Anti-Semitism Is a Right-Wing Force’

Cameron Cawthorne
March 27, 2019 12:34 PM

Jeremy Slavin, the senior communications director for freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar (D., Minn.), claimed that “anti-Semitism is a right-wing force.”

The Democrats Have an Anti-Semite Problem

David Rutz
February 13, 2019 5:00 AM

Minnesota Dem Congresswomen-Elect: I Believe In, Support BDS Movement

Aryssa Damron
November 12, 2018 3:05 PM

Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar told Muslim Girl magazine that she "believes in and supports the BDS movement," adding that she has fought to ensure others are also able to openly support the movement.

Ellison Hit Again for Domestic Violence Allegations

#2 Democrat's attorney general campaign dogged by abuse charges

Bill McMorris
November 6, 2018 5:00 AM

Minnesota voters heading to the polls on Tuesday will be reminded of domestic abuse allegations against Democratic attorney general nominee Keith Ellison.

Ellison Questioned Journalist’s Motives After He Reported on Jesse Jackson

Ellison quoted Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan in article

Todd Shepherd
November 5, 2018 5:00 AM

When he was an undergraduate at Wayne State University in Detroit in the mid-1980s, Keith Ellison authored a news article which questioned the motives of a journalist for breaking the news of Jesse Jackson calling Jews "Hymies," and saying New York City was "Hymietown."

Poll: Ellison Trails GOP Opponent by 7 Points in Minnesota Attorney General Race

David Rutz
October 23, 2018 10:42 AM

Rep. Keith Ellison (D., Minn.) trails Republican opponent Doug Wardlow by 7 points in Minnesota's attorney general race, according to a new poll.

Independent Committee Supporting Ellison Is Half Funded by Alexander Soros

Publishing their polls online follows trend of some federal Democratic PACs

Todd Shepherd
October 22, 2018 2:55 PM

Alexander Soros, the son of billionaire political activist George Soros, donated $100,000 to an independent expenditure committee intended to support Rep. Keith Ellison's bid to become attorney general of Minnesota, an amount that represents slightly less than half of all funds raised by the committee.