Karen Diamond
Coverage of Karen Diamond in the Nexus archive.
- Jewish community in Denver on high alert over rise of democratic socialist Melat Kiros
The Jewish community in Denver is concerned over Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros's election victory, citing her controversial remarks about Israel and antisemitic incidents. Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield reported antisemitic harassment following Kiros's win, and a 2025 attack in Boulder killed Karen Diamond during a pro-Israel event.
- Independent candidate files signatures for CO-1 challenge
Dr. Shimon Blau, an independent candidate, submitted over 1,500 voter signatures to qualify for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District ballot, challenging Democratic candidate Melat Kiros. Blau alleges Kiros’s campaign is antisemitic, citing her criticism of Israel and refusal to label the Boulder firebombing as antisemitic, though Kiros emphasizes anti-Zionism differs from antisemitism. The Secretary of State will verify signatures by July 30.
- Dem Colorado gubernatorial nominee balks at socialist Melat Kiros' response to bombing of pro-Israel rally
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser criticized Melat Kiros for hesitating to label the firebombing of a pro-Israel rally as antisemitic. Kiros stated she could not determine the perpetrator's intent but emphasized the loss of innocent lives, while Weiser called the attack a hate crime and expressed concern over the lack of acknowledgment.