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Rep. Dan Goldman addresses Brooklyn coffee shop banning him over his views on Israel
By Nomaan Merchant at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· June 23, 2026
· 3 min read
New York Rep. Dan Goldman called it sad that a Brooklyn coffee shop apparently banned him with a viral social media post amid a heated Democratic primary election that has focused heavily on the politics of Israels war in Gaza.Speaking to CNNs Laura Coates on Monday, Goldman addressed his experie...
Key takeaway I had such a nice interaction with the barista in the coffee shop, Goldman said, echoing a comment he left on Poeticas Instagram post.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The controversy surrounding Rep. Dan Goldman and the Brooklyn coffee shop has implications for Nashville 's own community, where diverse perspectives on international issues like the Israel-Gaza conflict are present. As a city with a growing Jewish population and a strong presence of faith-based organizations, Nashville's residents may be watching this development with interest. The fact that a local business would take a public stance on such a sensitive issue raises questions about the role of politics in everyday life and the potential for divisive rhetoric to affect community relationships. In Nashville, where community events and public gatherings often bring people together across cultural and religious lines, the Poetica Coffee incident serves as a reminder that even in a different city, the effects of polarizing politics can be felt. Nashville's own leaders and residents may be considering how to navigate similar complexities and promote respectful dialogue in their own community.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? New York Rep. Dan Goldman called it sad that a Brooklyn coffee shop apparently banned him with a viral social media post amid a heated Democratic primary election that has focused heavily on the politics of Israels war in Gaza.Speaking to CNNs Laura Coates on Monday, Goldman addressed his experie...
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