According to a new piece in The Algemeiner, SlutWalk Chicago, the local chapter of a group that “fights rape culture, victim blaming, and slut shaming," has banned the Star of David from an upcoming protest. In June, The Chicago Dyke March also banned three women carrying the Star of David on rainbow flags for making anti-Zionists feel "uncomfortable."
On July 20, ADL Chicago tweeted "Suggest slutwalkchi & DykeMarchChi study significance of Star of David to…
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In a new piece on Politico, Natasha Korecki quotes ADL Regional Director, Lonnie Nasatir, on an inaccurate and inappropriate Holocaust analogy made in April by a new communications specialist for Governor Bruce Rauner.
“Any analogies comparing the Holocaust to abortion is historically inaccurate, inappropriate, and offensive, especially to survivors and their families. We call upon Ms. Carl to retract her statement.”
You can view Ms. Korecki's piece here.
by: Rabbi David Sandmel | June 16, 2017 Religion News Service The news out of the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in Phoenix earlier this week took some by surprise: The conference ended with a near-unanimous vote condemning the so-called “alt-right,” the political movement that gained notoriety last year for injecting racism and anti-Semitism into the presidential campaign.
Despite the outcome, some in the media sensationalized the vote. Much was made of the…
The Anti-Defamation League is proud to stand with Governor Brian Sandoval today, June 2, 2017, while he signs Nevada Senate Bill 26, which will prevent discrimination in state contracts and investments by ensuring that taxpayer funds are not used to subsidize discrimination against Israel or a person doing business in Israel. Nevada will join with 19 other states that have anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) laws in place. We are proud to be one of the organizations…
In her piece on NPR's webpage, Maureen Foertsch McKinney details the state-wide response to a rapid rise in hate crime and extremism. ADL Regional Director, Lonnie Nasatir, is featured alongside civil rights leaders and local government officials working to combat bigotry and hate stemming from extremist organizations and individuals.
Read and listen to the original piece here.
Last week, Northwestern University's College Republicans were hit with a wave of backlash after announcing former Breitbart News journalist and current editor in chief of The Daily Wire, Ben Shapiro, as their spring speaker.
In this thoughtful piece, The Daily Northwestern columnist Jose Trejos examines how we can both disagree with someone's perspective on some topics, while still finding common ground with them in other areas. As Trejos mentions, an ADL Task Force on Harassment and…
Click here to view the original piece and to watch the featured video on WGN's website.
CHICAGO -- Christian Picciolini says he wasn’t raised a racist by his Italian immigrant parents who came to Chicago. He got into white supremacy in 1987 when he said he was a lost 14-year-old boy just hooking up with a rough crowd.
He learned to hate. He formed a band promoting white power. There was even a gig in Germany where Picciolini posed in front…
Washington, D.C. May 07, 2017 Hello! And Welcome to Washington. It is such a privilege to be here with all of you. And wow. What a moment to be here together.
We gather here in our nation’s capital at a moment that I will admit, I would not have quite imagined two years ago, as I was considering the prospect of taking the helm of this agency.
You know when I was considering taking this job, I realized that it was not just another job. To assume the leadership of this organization…
by: Jonathan A. Greenblatt
Haaretz While there was anticipation in some quarters that Hamas’s announcement of a new charter would signal a change, it turns out it was much ado about nothing. Hamas remains a deeply anti-Semitic organization committed to the path of terror and to the denial of Israel’s right to exist. Its new charter does little to advance peace but does much to sustain conflict.
Ahead of the rumored changes, reports circulated that offered hope in…
St. Louis Jewish Light, April 28, 2017
I understand that that many people don’t see the personal relevance of anything that happens at the Supreme Court. So, when I say that the world of constitutional law was rocked recently, bear with me.
Last week, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in the case of Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer. The church had applied for a grant from Missouri’s Department of Natural Resources to improve its…
On Wednesday, 500 guests joined the Chicago Anti-Defamation League (ADL) at the Hyatt Regency Chicago to celebrate the 24th annual Women of Achievement awards dinner honorees. The evening was emceed by Kathy Brock, ABC7 Chicago Anchor. These women, outstanding in their respective fields, embody the spirit and philosophy of ADL through their efforts to improve communication and understanding among the diverse racial, religious and ethnic communities of Chicago.
The…
New York, NY, April 24, 2017 … Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day in the Jewish calendar, is observed today. The Anti-Defamation League remembers the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis, and the many millions more who perished at their hands. We recall the precious few who acted to protect the persecuted, and all who gave their lives in the struggle to defeat Nazism.
The enormity of the evil that was the Shoah defies definition. The numbers themselves are…
The following segment was posted by The Daily Northwestern on April 11, 2017. View the original piece in its entirety here.
Billy Kobin, Reporter
April 11, 2017
In light of the recent nationwide attacks on Jewish community centers, synagogues and cemeteries, Gov. Bruce Rauner unveiled new plans last month to combat hate crimes across the state.
Rauner announced in March that Illinois will work to expand education on hate crimes in schools and will consider legislation to better…
ADL highlights incidents of harassment, vandalism and assault from its annual 2016Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents
April 13, 2017
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt pens a letter to White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer following his comments on Hitler's actions during the Holocaust.
Dear Mr. Spicer:
This week Jews around the world have spent time with their families celebrating Passover, the feast of freedom. In the Passover liturgy, we read that in each generation there will be those who rise up to harm the Jewish people, much like Pharaoh in ancient times and Hitler in modern times. Understanding…
March 31, 2017 The Forward By Brittan Heller
Director of the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Technology and Society
For years, the Anti-Defamation League has held the clear, unwavering stance that videos made by terrorists and hate groups have no place on the internet. Hate-filled videos mislead children, poison the online experience for everyone, and serve as an unfortunate, yet effective, tool to recruit new generations of violent extremists.
Now, ADL is seeing the impact…
This sample originally appeared in Indianapolis Monthly. View it here in its entirety.
By Tony Rehegan
I'm sitting alone in a booth at an empty Pizza Hut just south of the Paoli town square. It’s 1:30 p.m. The “Nazis” are 30 minutes late.
The ones I’m waiting on, the members of the Traditionalist Worker Party, a nascent political organization trying to take root in the seat of Orange County, are indeed nationalists—white…
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CHICAGO (CBS) — The head of the Anti-Defamation League in the Midwest said the fact that a Jewish man was arrested doesn’t diminish the impact of the crime.
After more than 160 bomb threats at Jewish centers in North America, there is some relief, now that an arrest has been made, said the Anti-Defamation League. WBBM’s Steve Miller reports.
And the fact that it was a 19-year-old Jewish man?
“This doesn’t…
To date there have been a total, 166 Bomb threats sent in various ways to a myriad of Jewish Organizations over the last three months. On the morning of March 15, 2017 the Omaha JCC joined the ranks by receiving a bomb threat via email. Security protocols were immediately implemented and staff in conjunction with law enforcement quickly and thoroughly ensured the building’s safety. Even though this threat (like all of the others targeting Jewish organizations) turned…
On Tuesday, March 14th Nevada’s Regional ADL team welcomed Monica Bauer, San Diego Associate Regional Director to educate local professionals, and share stories and best practices of community engagement around the country. That evening the Nevada ADL Young Leadership class and Board members were hosted at the Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas for a special presentation from Monica. In her presentation, Monica shared significant historical information and facilitated a…