A scheduled concert in New York City by singer Kehlani was canceled on Monday under pressure from the administration of Mayor Eric Adams. Though the administration expressed “security concerns” about the concert, the real reason for the cancellation is Kehlani’s outspoken opposition to the US-facilitated genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza.

This flagrant act of censorship is the second time that a scheduled concert by the singer has been canceled in the past several weeks. It is part of an ongoing, antidemocratic campaign to suppress any criticism of Israel and of its backer the United States.

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    Eric Adams who is a member of the Democrat party. They are all in this for the seat and the power unfortunately.

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      I wouldn’t say all. But most. And it doesn’t seem to be about the power. I think they genuinely support the genocide. The support from Israel, DNC leaders, conservative “moderates”, and powerful individuals is just a plus.