Yarrr, the lass be banned from the Women's Day soiree for her past adventures in the Israeli navy! Arrr!
2024-02-17
Arrr, me hearties! Leah Goldstein was asked to gab at a Women's Day shindig, but the scallywags withdrew their invite 'cause she fought for the Israeli navy. Blimey! If ye can't handle a swashbucklin' sailor speakin', then ye be a bunch of landlubbers! Arrr!
A famed female cyclist, Leah Goldstein, was uninvited to speak at an international women's event due to her past service in the Israeli military. The organization INSPIRE rescinded her invitation after facing criticism from a vocal group opposed to her military background. Despite being born in Vancouver, Goldstein had Israeli citizenship and served in the military over 30 years ago.INSPIRE stated that they aim to create safe spaces for women and nonbinary individuals and decided to change the keynote speaker in light of the conflict in the Middle East. Goldstein expressed frustration at being judged for her military service, emphasizing that her speech would not focus on politics but rather on inspiring and motivating others.Martina Rosenberg of the Anti-Defamation League condemned the decision to rescind Goldstein's invitation, calling it hurtful and unethical. She highlighted the importance of allowing diverse perspectives and free speech, regardless of nationality or military service.Despite the controversy, Goldstein remains a trailblazer in cycling, being the first woman to win a 3,000-mile race in the United States.