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Why the Fate of Z Street Should Concern EVERYONE

The Z Street case must be viewed in the context of what came to be known as the IRS scandal. During the first term of the Obama administration, the IRS began subjecting conservative groups that applied for nonprofit status as education organizations to the sort of special scrutiny not applied to liberal groups.

DOJ Announces Settlement with Z STREET Over Improper IRS Treatment

"It is thrilling to actually wrestle the IRS to the ground and force it to admit that Z STREET was targeted because we support Israel and the right of Jews to live everywhere."

IRS Pummeled by Court for Suggesting OK to Discriminate Against Pro-Israel Group

The Court queried: 'Is it really the government's position that the IRS can discriminate against its citizens?'

One Chance to Hold the IRS Accountable?

Z STREET will have the ability to compel IRS officials to testify as to their practices and produce all records.

Courts Open Window on the IRS’s Political Litmus Tests

A federal judge just issued the first substantive ruling in a challenge to the IRS’s pose of political neutrality.

IRS Political Discrimination Suit by Pro-Israel Group OKed by Court

A federal judge instructed the IRS to respond to Z STREET's claim of political discrimination.

FOIA Request: Did IRS Maliciously Audit Pro-Israel Organization?

Did the IRS maliciously audit a pro-Israel non-profit because it supported Jews beyond the Green Line?

IRS fears Disclosure Above All Else, Offer Made in Court Confirms

The IRS insists that there is no legal remedy for determining whether an applicant's constitutional rights have been violated, and that offended parties must be satisfied with a "good enough" remedy, even if it is not perfect.

IRS in Court Friday, its Documents Prove Z STREET’s Claims

The first court hearing for the IRS since the scandal began is this Friday. IRS documents released by congress should constitute admissions by the IRS proving the pro-Israel organization's claim that the IRS engaged in viewpoint discrimination.

IRS: We Targeted Supporters of Israel’s Disputed Territories

On Monday the IRS provided the 'smoking gun' pointed at its own head, in reports and information showing that the government agency made decisions based upon the views of pro-Israel groups which disagreed with the administration about the 'Disputed Territories.'

US Treasury Openly Fighting Settlements, Pro-Israel Groups (Video)

You'll get a better treatment if you're associated with Hamas than with right-wing issues in Israel.

Congress Widens IRS Investigation, Pro-Israel Groups Were Targeted

Congress is also now investigating what looks like a cover-up of the misdeeds.

IRS Punished Conservative Non-Profits, Perhaps Also Pro-Israel Groups

After repeatedly denying it was targeting conservative groups for unfair treatment, the IRS admitted it was treating politically conservative groups in inappropriate ways.

J Street Leader: Our Job is to “Move Jews” to Support Washington Politicians

Got that? The goal of J Street is not to represent American Jews on the left, but is instead "to move American Jews" to the left and to the Administration's/friends on the Hill's point of view, and to "provide them with cover."

Backlash Against Inclusion of BDS in Israel Day Parade

A major backlash against a UJA-Federation and Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) decision to permit groups encouraging Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel...

Showdown Between J And Z

"No, you must be realistic. You can only claim to be pro-peace when what you promote really can lead to peace." Her gentle, but assertive, voice startled me as it rose with conviction. Lori Lowenthal Marcus, initiator of Z Street, was answering my question about what J Street believes in that she does not.

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