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ADL Presents at Baltimore Town Hall Against Hate
Last week, ADL Washington, D.C. partnered with City Councilman Eric T. Costello, NAACP Baltimore and the Baltimore Police Department, Hate Crimes Unit and Criminal Intelligence Division for a Town Hall Against Hate. Jeremy Bloomstone, Assistant Regional Director, led a discussion on white supremacist trends in the Baltimore area.
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Three Charlottesville White Supremacists Sentenced on Riot Charges
On July 19, three members of a California-based white supremacist group known as the Rise Above Movement, were sentenced on riots charges related to the August 2017 “Unite the Right” Rally in Charlottesville. ADL issued the following statement:
“We welcome the sentencing of three members of the white supremacist Rise Above Movement,” said Doron Ezickson, ADL Washington, D.C. Regional Director. “The violent actions of these three individuals serve as a tragic reminder of the consequences of unchecked hate. We applaud the prosecution, law enforcement, the court and the jury for sending a strong message to those who seek to do us harm that hate has no place in our society.” | |
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ADL Commends House Foreign Affairs Committee For Approving Bipartisan Resolution Against BDS
ADL commended the House Foreign Affairs Committee for approving H. Res. 246, the bipartisan resolution opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the counterproductive global boycott, divestment and sanctions movement targeting Israel.
“We are pleased that the vast majority of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are affirming their opposition to efforts to delegitimize Israel, especially the boycott movement targeting Israel, while supporting a pathway to peace,” said Jonathan A. Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director.
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ADL Statement on Takoma Park Screening of "The Occupation of the American Mind"
Last week, the city of Takoma Park in Maryland sponsored a screening of a film on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Prior to the screening, ADL Washington, D.C. Regional Director Doron F. Ezickson issued this statement:
“The Occupation of the American Mind presents an egregious mischaracterization as to the motives of American support for Israel, and is decidedly one-sided in its portrayal of the complex Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While we acknowledge the right to criticize policies or actions of the State of Israel, the decision of the City of Takoma Park to sponsor a screening of this film is irresponsible, and does a disservice to the community."
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25th Anniversary ADL In Concert Against Hate Tickets on Sale
For 25 years, ADL In Concert Against Hate has honored every day heroes in the battle against intolerance, injustice and extremism. These extraordinary people have performed acts of courage and compassion when confronted by the forces of hate. Their stories, narrated by renowned actors and performers, are interwoven with musical selections to create a powerful and unforgettable evening of inspiration and hope - one that affirms and celebrates the values that we all share.
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Webinar for Back to School - Two Years After Charlottesville: Where Are We Now?
Join Echoes & Reflections trainer and teacher from Virginia, Jennifer Goss, who will discuss how her classroom continues to engage in difficult conversations around anti-Semitism in a post-Charlottesville climate.
August 8, 2019 at 4 p.m. EST
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ADL CEO and National Director Jonathan Greenblatt Speaks at Aspen Security ForumAt the 2019 Aspen Security Forum, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt participated in a panel about the threat of white supremacy and domestic terrorism. Greenblatt argued that “white supremacy is a global terror threat and it needs to be treated as such.” He also noted
that “neither side of the political spectrum is exempt from intolerance.” By including a panel on white supremacist domestic terrorism, the Aspen Security Forum recognized the growing threat and importance of this topic in discussions about national security. ADL will continue to track white supremacist terrorism as part of our mission to #FightHateForGood. | |
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Two-Thirds of U.S. Online Gamers Have Experienced Severe Harassment, New ADL Study Finds
Sixty-five percent of players have experienced severe harassment while playing games online, which includes physical threats, stalking and sustained harassment, while 74 percent of online multiplayer gamers have experienced some form of harassment, according to a first-of-its-kind survey released today by the ADL Center on Technology and Society.
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Glass Leadership Institute Applications Are Open
The Glass Leadership Institute (GLI) is the cornerstone leadership development program at ADL. GLI empowers young professionals to fight hatred and bigotry in their own communities.
The Washington, D.C. cohort brings together activists and supporters interested in learning about effective advocacy and leadership in pursuit of ADL’s mission. Participants are provided with opportunities for team-building and socializing with their classmates and for engaging with ADL’s local and national leadership. The Institute culminates with the National Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. where GLI participants from across the country come together to engage with each other, as well as high-ranking officials, opinion leaders, and renowned experts.
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Register for Never Is Now!Never Is Now is ADL’s Annual Summit on Anti-Semitism and Hate taking place on November 21 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. ADL’s signature annual event, is a one day conference focused on understanding contemporary drivers and dynamics of anti-Semitism.
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