San Francisco Residents Protest Pro-Israel Candidate Scott Wiener

Rally and press conference planned to denounce Wiener's support for Israel and ties to AIPAC

Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:00am by Ben Kaplan

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A group of San Francisco activists and community organizations are planning a rally and press conference to protest the candidacy of state senator Scott Wiener, who they say is a pro-Israel politician with ties to AIPAC and a history of supporting policies that violate free speech and enable US imperialism abroad. The protesters argue that Wiener does not represent the anti-war values of San Francisco and are calling for a united front to stop fascism, end US aid to Israel, and abolish ICE.

Why it matters

The protest highlights growing tensions within the Democratic party over issues of US foreign policy, particularly towards Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It also reflects concerns about the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups like AIPAC in shaping the political landscape in San Francisco and beyond.

The details

The rally and press conference will take place on Tuesday, March 31st at 6pm at the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco. Organizers plan to denounce Wiener's pro-Israel stance, his support for laws that they say violate free speech, and his ties to AIPAC. They are calling for a united front to stop fascism, end US aid to Israel, and abolish ICE, which they say has been trained by the Israeli military.

  • The rally and press conference will take place on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 at 6pm.

The players

Scott Wiener

A California state senator who is running for political office and is being criticized by protesters for his pro-Israel positions and ties to AIPAC.

UPTE Members for Palestine

A group of University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) members who have endorsed the protest against Wiener.

United Front for a Labor Party

An organization that has also endorsed the protest and is calling for a united front to stop fascism and create an economy that benefits working people.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This protest highlights the ongoing debate within the Democratic party over US foreign policy, particularly towards Israel, and the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups like AIPAC. It also reflects broader concerns about the role of money in politics and the need for a united front to address issues of fascism, imperialism, and economic inequality.