Statement regarding Brookline May 2026 Elections
Statement by the Brookline Clergy Association regarding Brookline May Elections “Love your neighbor as yourself…” (Leviticus 19:18) As members of the Brookline Interfaith Clergy Association, we have consistently spoken out against intolerance in our community. We have raised our voices in response to moments of antisemitism, anti-Muslim rhetoric, racial discrimination, LGBTQ+ discrimination, and all forms of hatred in our town. We are deeply proud of the great diversity that defines our community and are dedicated to affirming our shared commitment to dignity and respect for all. In this election season, we are witnessing a public discourse that has, at times, become harmful and deeply uncivil. This has been a difficult campaign for many in our community. We see it in social media posts and responses, and we hear it in public meetings. Disagreement is natural—and even necessary—in a healthy democracy. But too often, it has crossed into personal attacks and rhetoric that diminish...