A Salt Lake City cider bar owned by a former mayoral candidate is under fire for implementing a policy that explicitly bans Zionists from their establishment. The controversial decision made by Weathered Waves, which is part of the Six Sailor Cider group, has sparked accusations of antisemitism and discrimination. The bar took to Instagram to announce the ban, citing their solidarity with Palestine and condemning what they termed as genocide in Gaza. However, this move has received significant backlash, with the United Jewish Federation of Utah condemning the bar’s biased policy. The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services has referred the case to the state Attorney General’s Office to investigate potential violations of discrimination laws. The bar’s owner, Michael Valentine, clarified that they are banning Zionists and not Jews, as the backlash and threats of violence continue to pour in. The controversy has reignited debates around the boundaries between political stances, discrimination, and freedom of speech.
Utah Bar Faces Backlash for Anti-Zionist Policy, Accused of Anti-Semitism, US
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