New York Times Unveils Code Pink’s Alleged Ties to Communist Propaganda
In a surprising turn of events for a publication often criticized for its editorial slant, The New York Times in August 2023 pulled back the curtain on Code Pink, revealing the organization as a potential conduit for Chinese Communist interests. The piece, penned by Kristinn Taylor, has ignited discussions about the nature of anti-war activism in the U.S.
At the heart of this controversy is Jodie Evans, a co-founder of Code Pink and a seasoned Democratic strategist with a history dating back to the 1992 presidential campaign of Jerry Brown. Evans, who has hosted fundraisers for Barack Obama, married Neville Roy Singham in 2017, a man described as a socialist benefactor deeply entwined with far-left causes.
Meanwhile, fellow co-founder Susan âMedeaâ Benjamin recently made headlines by protesting against former President Trump during his arraignment in Washington, D.C. This raises eyebrows given that Trump holds the unique distinction of being a U.S. president who did not initiate any new military conflicts. Yet, Code Pink, branded as an anti-war group, has consistently opposed him.
Peeling Back the Layers of Code Pink’s Allegiance
What the article suggests is that Code Pink’s anti-war rhetoric may be less about peace and more about aligning with communist narratives. The New York Times detailed how Singhamâs financial empire supports a network of organizations that blend progressive advocacy with Chinese government messaging.
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The investigation highlighted that Singham, through a network of nonprofits, has funneled significant resources to groups that have evolved from their original anti-war stances to ones that now defend Chinaâs record on human rights, including the internment of Uyghursâan action condemned globally as a crime against humanity.
Funding Protests: The Dark Money Trail
Recent reports have linked Singham to a sophisticated funding apparatus behind protests against ICE across more than 25 U.S. cities. Investigations by the FBI and Congress are probing how these funds, allegedly tied to the Chinese Communist Party, have been utilized to foster unrest in American cities.
At the center of this intricate web is Singham, who has allegedly established an expansive network of nonprofit organizationsâoften operating from unassuming UPS store addressesâthat channel funds to radical leftist causes. This includes the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), a group that not only promotes anti-capitalist sentiments but also openly supports the Chinese regime’s policies.
Such connections raise critical questions about the integrity of organizations like Code Pink and their true motivations. Are they genuinely advocates for peace, or are they merely fronts for more nefarious agendas? As the investigations unfold, the implications for American civil society could be profound.
It appears that Code Pink, rather than being a bastion of anti-war sentiment, may be more accurately described as an entity aligned with anti-American ideologies, further complicating the landscape of political activism in the U.S. Those still lending credence to these groups may need to reconsider whom they are truly supporting.
For further reading, the full article from The New York Times can be accessed here, albeit behind a paywall.