THE WEEK'S BIG 3

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	October 27, 2022

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					THE WEEK'S BIG 3

					Adidas, Balenciaga, Vogue, Gap, Foot Locker and more ended their relationships with the rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, after mounting pressure from ADL, a social hashtag campaign #RunAwayFromHate, and tens of thousands of supporters who signed a petition in response to his repeated antisemitic comments. A Michigan jury convicted three members of a paramilitary group of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. And a new first-of-its-kind data project from ADL and Princeton University is tracking threats and harassment against local election officials.

					Read on for more on these headlines, news you can use to fight hate and the latest info about ADL from around the country.

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					Adidas Terminates Ye Partnership, Gap Removes Yeezy Items Over Rapper’s Antisemitic Remarks

					“Adidas on Tuesday ended its partnership with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, after the musician made a series of offensive and antisemitic comments. Hours later, Gap and then Foot Locker said they would immediately remove Yeezy products from its stores.” CNBC: READ MORE

					+ WATCH: Jonathan Greenblatt on MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports

					+ READ: How Ye stirred up antisemitism among social media users -- PolitiFact

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					Three Men Convicted of Supporting Plot to Kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

“Three men accused of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor were convicted of all charges Wednesday, a triumph for state prosecutors after months of mixed results in the main case in federal court. Joe Morrison, his father-in-law Pete Musico, and Paul Bellar were found guilty of providing "material support" for a terrorist act as members of a paramilitary group, the Wolverine Watchmen. They held gun drills in rural Jackson County with a leader of the scheme, Adam Fox, who was disgusted with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other officials in 2020 and said he wanted to kidnap her.” NPR
: LEARN MORE

					+ WATCH: Anti-Defamation League held its 'Walk Against Hate' in Southfield -- NBC Detroit

					+ WATCH from 2020:  Dr. Mark Pitcavage discusses plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

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					Extremist Groups Are Going Local to Disrupt the Midterms

“As Election Day draws near, mayors and police chiefs across the country are getting a new warning: Extremists have jettisoned their nationwide election intimidation strategy in favor of local efforts focused on neighborhood ballot boxes. Why it matters: Groups such as the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers are looking to sway the upcoming midterms in favor of their preferred candidates by signing up as poll workers and drop-box watchers. Driving the news: The U.S. Conference of Mayors held an event this week warning of decentralized election interference efforts targeting local voters, candidates and election workers.” 
Axios: FULL STORY

					+ ADL TWEET: We've teamed up with @Princeton's Bridging Divides Initiative to launch a first-of-its-kind data collection project that tracks threats and harassment of local elected officials. Read the latest about this partnership: https://bridgingdivides.princeton.edu/THD

					+ READ THE ADL/BDI REPORT: Threats and Harassment Against Local Officials

					+ ADL BLOG: Conspiracy Theorists and Extremists Using Various Tactics to Manipulate US Election Process

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					KEY ADL SOCIAL STATEMENTS

						We must continue to honor the resilient Pittsburgh community and 11 lives taken in the deadliest attack against Jews in the US, four years ago today. May we remember and reflect on those we lost, in spirit and action, as we fight against #antisemitism and #EradicateHate.

						On campuses across the US, attacks on Israel have gone beyond mere criticism, sometimes manifesting in dangerous #antisemitism. ADL’s Lauren Post joins @scottarichman on this week’s From the Frontlines to discuss our report on campus anti-Israel activism...

						We’re proud to join the #ShineALight coalition for the 2nd year in a row. From now through 12/26, @ShineALight_On will spotlight modern forms of #antisemitism and strive to educate and empower our corporate partners, schools and communities to take action…

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					IN THE COMMUNITY

						Beverly Hills police investigating antisemitic flyers in the area (CBS Los Angeles -- Jeff Abrams interviewed)

						Anti-Defamation League director speaks out against Kanye West's anti-Semitic comments (Colorado 9News -- Scott Levin interviewed)

						Opinion: Urging support for early voting in CT (Connecticut Post -- Stacey Sobel op-ed)

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					ADL IN THE NEWS

						Adidas Ends Massive Deal with Kanye West Over Antisemitic Comments (CNN's At This Hour with Kate Bolduan -- Jonathan Greenblatt interviewed)

						People Who Strongly Identify as Gamers Are More Likely to Become Racist and Sexist (Jezebel)

						Newsmax Bans Lara Logan After Conspiracy Rant; ADL Chief Says “It’s About Time” (Deadline)

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