On the evening of June 24, 2022, “Q,” the anonymous figure whose online posts sparked the widespread QAnon conspiracy movement, re-emerged after more than 18 months of silence.
There is plenty of blame to go around when it comes to Janet Mock’s decision to cancel her “Redefining Realness” talk at Brown University this week. Ms. Mock, a transgender best-selling author, canceled her talk following pressure from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) to reject the invitation due to Brown Hillel’s involvement.
At ADL, we monitor extremism and misinformation regularly as part of our work fighting hate. As is the case with many legacy organizations, there is a fair amount of misinformation spread about who ADL is and the reality of the work we do. To help stop the spread of this misinformation, below are responses to some of the most egregious claims.
Elon Musk Plans to Buy Twitter. Right-wing Extremists Rejoice.
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Right-wing extremists cheered the announcement; they believe Musk will usher in a new era on the social media platform, free from “left-wing” censorship.
Holocaust Analogies Frequently Used as Fodder for Social and Political Commentary
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The Holocaust – the systematic murder of six million Jews and millions of others by the Nazis and their collaborators during World War II – stands out as a preeminent example of modern-day state-sponsored mass murder. Despite the Holocaust’s distinctive status, or perhaps because of it, politicians, activists and other public figures often invoke inappropriate Holocaust comparisons to highlight the ostensible “danger” of a social or political act.
Portland Shooter Had Online History of Antisemitism, Racism, Misogyny; Advocated for Violence
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ADL Center on Extremism has uncovered a history of racist, antisemitic and misogynistic comments by Benjamin Jeffrey Smith, the man who allegedly fired into a crowd in Portland, Oregon on February 19, killing one woman and injuring five people.
The 16th annual Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW), a series of worldwide anti-Israel events, took place in the United States and Canada March 21-28, 2022. Activities included celebrations of Palestinian heritage and criticism of Israel’s policies that, while contentious, were not problematic. However, a notable segment of the events engendered intense controversy and accusations of antisemitism.
Interview with Ami Polonsky, Children's Book Author
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Ami Polonsky, a children’s book author and teacher, talks about why she wrote "Gracefully Grayson," how parents and teachers can discuss gender and transgender identity with young people and the importance of being an ally.