To what degree do an author’s objectionable comments, unrelated to their books, matter when being a consumer of those books? J.K. Rowling’s bestselling seven-volume Harry Potter books are cherished by children and adults alike. Rowling has sold more than 500 million copies and the books have inspired movies, theme parks, toys, collectibles, merch and more. According to a U.S. survey, 31% of people have read at least one of Rowling’s books, 18% of people have read all of…
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May 1, 2022
Thank you for that kind introduction. I am so glad to welcome you – leaders from coast to coast committed to the fight against antisemitism and hate.
I don’t need to tell you how important and pressing this work is. All of you know this from the work you do in your communities. You know when a synagogue or cemetery is desecrated. You know the families who have to comfort their children after a slur is hurled their way – online or in real life. You all know…
The Impact of Israel Divestment on the New York City Pension Funds: Estimating BDS’s Financial Toll on New York City Employees, Retirees and Beneficiaries
Organizations warn the ordinance is divisive, harmful, and unconstitutional, and say it would incite hostility toward Jewish residents, harm local businesses, and expose taxpayers to higher costs and litigation Somerville, MA – Today, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law urged Somerville city officials, including Mayor Jake Wilson, to reject a proposed ordinance that would require the city to boycott and divest from…
New collaboration will embed LULAC researcher within ADL Center on Extremism and produce the first-ever State of Anti-Latino Hate report New York, June 18, 2026 – ADL, (the Anti-Defamation League) the world's leading anti-hate organization, and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, today announce a groundbreaking new partnership to systematically track, report on and disrupt hate targeting the…
Student choked in class and called a “stupid kike” as district failed to effectively address harassment New York, NY, June 16, 2026 – ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) has filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, alleging a Jewish student was subjected to persistent, escalating and severe antisemitic harassment and assault while enrolled in the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) in Boulder,…
New York, NY, June 10, 2026 … Israel divestment could put New York City taxpayers at risk for more than $37 billion over a decade, according to a new report released today by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and its affiliate, JLens, examining the potential impact of BDS-aligned investment restrictions on the city's pension funds. The report, titled “The Impact of Israel Divestment on the New York City Pension Funds: Estimating BDS’s Financial Toll on New York City…
Sneako is a livestreamer and leading vector for antisemitism, white supremacy, and misogyny in the manosphere, with an audience of millions.
ADL study finds popular open-source LLMs can easily be manipulated by malicious actors to produce antisemitic, extremist, and dangerous content amid weak safety guardrails.
ADL examined the strategic evolution of anti-Israel activism on U.S. campuses and provides recommendations for universities to respond proactively to changing tactics.
Surveyed faculty report widespread antisemitism on campuses and in associations, with growing professional, emotional, and mental health impacts.
A new ADL survey found that a substantial number of Americans justify or excuse violence against Jews while most still reject antisemitism and want action taken against it.
The ADL Center on Extremism (COE) conducted a comprehensive analysis of violent antisemitism and anti-Israel content on Telegram following the 10/7 attacks.
En el año transcurrido desde la masacre de Hamás en Israel el 7 de octubre de 2023, se ha producido un innegable tsunami de antisemitismo mundial sin precedentes. Este informe se centrará en las cinco tendencias antisemitas dominantes a las que se han enfrentado las comunidades judías de todo el mundo en el último año, con ejemplos seleccionados1: 1. Aumento del antisemitismo global: Incidentes en alza y discurso de odio…
The sharp increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide since October 7 demonstrates the need to take global action to combat anti-Jewish hate.
A new report from JLens quantifies the financial impact of Israel divestment for universities, finding the 100 largest endowments could lose $33B over 10 years.
The ADL Center on Extremism tallied 2,087 anti-Israel incidents on U.S. college campuses between June 1, 2023, and May 31, 2024.
ADL report on the hateful antisemitic conspiracy theories and tropes in political cartoons in the Arab press in the aftermath of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attacks
Read ADL’s annual assessment of anti-Israel activism on U.S. college campuses.
A new report by CCDH and ADL shows how Press TV uses social media to spread antisemitic propaganda using its Palestine Declassified project.