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ADL Statement on Violence at U.S. Capitol Building
As ADL has said again and again, extremists must be taken at their word. First there was volatile rhetoric online, then explicit calls to violence and now people acting on those calls in the nation’s capital and flagrantly breaking the law. It must end now.
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt issued the following statement regarding Wednesday's violence at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The invasion of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump extremists was predictable, as capitols have been a frequent target of extremists throughout 2020. Our experts detail the warning signs leading up to Wednesday's incursion in their blog post:
The Storming of the Capitol was Predictable.
Since Wednesday, ADL's Center on Extremism has uncovered a range of posts from right-wing extremists reacting to the event and spreading conspiracies and memes. These have appeared on platforms favored by extremists, including MeWe, Parler, militia forums, Twitter and, most overwhelmingly, on Telegram.
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Discussing Political Violence and Extremism with Young People
As photos and videos of violence and white supremacist symbolism in the Capitol were shared on the news online and on television, adults, young people and children watching the events unfold undoubtedly felt a mix of strong emotions, including shock and fear. The resources linked below will help initiate or continue conversations about the recent events at the U.S. Capitol, which continue to unfold.
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Racist, Extremist, Antisemitic Conspiracies Surround Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, extremists across the ideological spectrum have used the virus as a platform for elaborate and alarming conspiracy theories. Purveyors of these theories suggest that the vaccine is a new form of population control or elevate debunked fears about the vaccine’s side effects. Some are peddling antisemitic tropes about Jewish control of the virus and vaccine, while arguing that Black Americans should be used to test the vaccine’s safety.
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7 Ideas for Teaching about the Presidential Inauguration
The Presidential Inauguration, the ceremony where the new President takes the oath of office and officially begins their presidency, always takes place on January 20. Teaching about and reflecting on the inauguration is an opportunity for students to learn more about how government works, engage in various aspects of civics education and think critically about the office and the individual becoming President.
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Tech Companies Still Supporting Hate
Since the violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, some technology companies have taken additional steps to crack down on the dissemination of hate and violent conspiracy theories. This includes indefinite bans of many of Donald Trump’s social media accounts and Shopify ceasing its sale of merchandise from the Trump Organization.
However, many tech companies continue to play a significant role in spreading the hate and conspiracies that were on full display in the shocking violence at the U.S. Capitol.
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Officer's Not Charged in Jacob Blake's Shooting; ADL Statement on Fatal Police Shooting of Andre Hill
On Tuesday, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt tweeted the following statement after the officers involved in Jacob Blake's shooting were not charged.
"Without accountability, there is no justice and without justice, there is no change. Not filing charges against the officer who shot Jacob Blake is deeply upsetting, and a roadblock to bringing an end to the systemic racism that infects so many pillars of our society."
In addition, ADL issued the following statement regarding the fatal police shooting of Andre Hill in Columbus, Ohio.
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Georgia Elects First Jewish and African American Men to Senate
This week, Georgia - the state that once anchored the Confederacy and where Leo Frank was lynched - came out in record numbers to elect a Jewish man and a Black man to the U.S. Senate.
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“The Great Reset” Conspiracy Flourishes Amid Continued Pandemic
Since first emerging in the spring of 2020, “The Great Reset” conspiracy has gained traction with the ongoing spread of COVID-19 in both mainstream and fringe circles alike. In its most common form, adherents warn that “global elites” will use the pandemic to advance their interests and push forward a globalist plot to destroy American sovereignty and prosperity.
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Hear From ADL in Your Community - Request a Speaker
With antisemitism and hate on the rise, we know communities in Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C. have more questions than ever. If you or your organization are interested in having an ADL representative speak, please fill out the form below.
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