Two West Marin community centers faced the same decision earlier this month: whether to allow a controversial pro-Palestinian activist to deliver a talk on Gaza, where many believe Israel is perpetrating genocide.

The Dance Palace said yes. The San Geronimo Valley Community Center said maybe—but not right now. It wants time to deliberate.

Alison Weir, a nationally known activist who lives in Nicasio, fears she is being censored for her opposition to Zionism, as do…