My city council is debating a resolution about Israel and Palestine and I want to speak during public comment but I am afraid my Jewish name will make people dismiss whatever I say.
More people experience this than they realize.
You are experiencing how visible markers of identity can undermine your capacity to participate in democratic discourse regardless of your actual positions.
“Where Are You with Jewish tikkun olam — repairing the world?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.