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Fighting Hate Online: Finding Solutions to a Rising and Disturbing Trend

On Wednesday, July 15th a collection of ADL experts joined Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel for Fighting Hate Online: Finding Solutions to a Rising and Disturbing Trend. ADL’s National Policy Counsel Lauren Krapf, CA Legislative Director Nancy Appel, and Western States Counsel Kimberley Plotnik explained the many challenges we face in fighting hate online. Some 44% of Americans have experienced some form of online harassment,

ADL Gives Talk on Antisemitism in MENA Governments

On Monday, July 13th ADL’s Director of International Affairs Dr. David Weinberg joined the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust to discuss antisemitism in Middle Eastern governments. In a topical and timely conversation, historical examples of Nazi-era propaganda were juxtaposed with modern examples from a variety of MENA (Middle East and North Africa) countries, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Antisemitic indoctrination

Statement Regarding the Murder of George Floyd

Dear Friends, We collectively mourn the loss of George Floyd, Ahmaud  Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless other Black people murdered for no other reason than the color of their skin. Today, we stand in solidarity with Black and Brown communities in Southern California, in Minneapolis, and across the country, and join their call for immediate accountability, justice, and action to dismantle systemic racism in America. Racism is foundational

ADL Tracks Highest Level of Antisemitic Incidents on Record

ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS HIT ALL-TIME HIGH IN 2019 California Vandalism Numbers Rise Significantly ADL’s annual report found more than 2,100 acts of antisemitic hate nationwide; 56% increase in assaults, four fatalities Los Angeles, CA, May 12, 2020 … The American Jewish community experienced the highest level of antisemitic incidents last year since tracking began in 1979, with more than 2,100 acts