Airbnb removes the Chicago inscription that would not tolerate "Zionism"

Airbnb removes an inscription in the Chicago area after a tenant candidate posted his ban on expressions of "Zionism".

"This apartment strives to be a safe space – no badism, homophobia, Zionism, racism, clbadism, transphobia, xenophobia, fatphobia, or any other hatred and prejudices are tolerated," said the list published earlier in the month announcing a room in a "mbadive loft" located "in the heart of Wrigley and Boystown."

"Guests who make the space dangerous or show problematic behavior will be asked to leave without Repayment, "he says.

Nick Papas, a spokesman for popular tourism" Airbnb hosts can not refuse a guest based on race, color, ethnicity, ethnicity, age and gender. national origin, religion, badual orientation, gender ID entity or marital status, "said Papas.

The list also stated that unaccompanied heterobadual men" should look elsewhere. "

The Airbnb host named Sarah." With her deleted list, she could not be reached for comment.

Suzanne Vega, a New Yorker who planned a visit to see friends in Chicago, first posted the list on Facebook and noted his concerns.An acquaintance, Lea Speyer, rested on Twitter

"Someone I know is looking for an @Airbnb in Chicago and has seen in the small print of a reception apartment. Ironic how they prohibit any form of harm and discrimination EXCEPT if you are # Zionist, "Speyer tweeted last week.

Vega, 27, of Brooklyn, said JTA that she was looking at the site "She said," I needed an environment that was going to be safe for me all around, "she said.

Vega believes that we need to engage with those who have political differences, but not those who would deny "I can not hear with ultra-righteous people," she said. said.

The list disturbed him, said Vega, because the ban on expressions of "Zionism" and the penalty for LGBTQ people. This would prevent him from talking about his Judaism and his recent visit to Israel

"What does it imply? I can not say anything about Israel, I can not do anything say about being Jewish, "she said.

In addition, Vega noted that this list did not prohibit antisemitic exposures. I have written a lot about it, "she said." I felt in danger. "

Vega said she was on alert as her holidays approached in Chicago because of the controversy last year when the Chicago Dyke Walk banned walkers showing Jewish pride by wearing Stars of David – very progressive and a little left, that's for sure, she said. "The far left is unable to have a dialogue."