Katrina Lantos Swett,daughter of the late Tom Lantos, rejects distinguished award amid controversy over recipient who has made antisemitic remarksThe daughter of the late Hungarian-born US congressman Tom Lantos said on Sunday she is returning a distinguished state award to Hungary. Katrina Lantos Swett is protesting against the giving of the same award to journalist and writer Zsolt Bayer, and who has made antisemitic and racist references in his articles. Related: Award for 'racist' journalist in Hungary sparks protests Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com