The number of refugees fleeing across the borders of Ukraine has reached one million and is still rising, according to the United Nations, as Russia's brutal assault on the country enters its second week. In the United States, the distribution of antisemitic pamphlets, banners and other propaganda jumped 27% in 2021 from the year before, according to a new report by ADL. One of the 11 Oath Keepers indicted earlier this year on a charge of seditious conspiracy in connection with the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6 became the first of the group to plead guilty.

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• More horrifying stories emerging out of Ukraine including Russian missiles striking near the Holocaust memorial #BabynYar, killing at least five civilians. I echo @NatanSharansky: "We must not allow truth to again be victim of war.”
• Disturbing reports of Africans + others fleeing Ukraine being poorly treated & beaten. As the refugee crisis escalates, there shouldn't be differentiation btwn ppl seeking safety. The #Ukrainian & other govs must ensure everyone receives equal treatment…
• The U.S. Treasury corroborated ADL's analysis of challenges financial institutions face w/ domestic extremism. A whole-of-society approach to combat domestic extremism includes cutting off financial support to these dangerous groups. #ProtectAgainstHate

• Pa. saw a big increase in reports of white supremacist propaganda last year, but it’s not clear why (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
• KC historian’s presentation on Negro Leagues disrupted by hackers with racist messages (The Kansas City Star)
• Antisemitic behavior is on the rise nationally and in Tampa Bay (NPR Tampa)

• Cartoon Network Anti-Bullying Campaign Spreads to TikTok (Broadcasting+Cable)
• Reps. Thompson, Katko propose massive nonprofit security funding boost (Jewish Insider)
• What is extremism? Does it include far-left? Far-right? Choosing a definition is fraught. (USA Today)

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