ADL calls out antisemitism in Poland, Hungary, Russia and British Labour Party; Extremists face repercussions after riot; NAACP sues Trump and Giuliani
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ADL calls out antisemitism in Poland, Hungary, Russia and British Labour Party; Extremists face repercussions after riot; NAACP sues Trump and Giuliani
Safeguarding the Right to Vote This National Voter Registration Day
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It is imperative that we continue to vigorously oppose efforts to undermine the right to vote, including restrictions on ballot access, voter suppression, and the subversion of the electoral process.
Facebook to address voter misinformation; Slain Portland protester supported right-wing group; ADL and National Urban League launch young voter turnout project
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Facebook to address voter misinformation; Slain Portland protester supported right-wing group; ADL and National Urban League launch young voter turnout project
This week marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Congress passing and the states ratifying the 19th Amendment, officially giving the right to vote to all citizens of the United States regardless of gender.
President Accuses Jewish Dems of ‘Disloyalty’; Arrest in OH JCC Threat; CA Students Sing Nazi Song
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President Trump accused Jews who vote for Democrats of“great disloyalty.”An avowed white nationalist was arrested for threatening to attack a JCC in Ohio. And in California, members of a high school water polo team were seen on video giving the Nazi salute and singing a Nazi song.
It's Time for Congress to Restore the Voting Rights Act
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This week marks six years since the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision in Shelby County v. Holder gutted a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Now That President Trump Has Denounced Anti-Semitism, What Needs to Happen Next?
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It’s crucial for leaders to condemn anti-Semitism and we appreciate the President’s firm denunciation of anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, and the murderous Pittsburgh attack in his State of the Union Address. The president has taken strong first steps in speaking out against anti-Semitism, and now we look to him to take action to combat this age-old hatred.
On August 23, federal courts in three different states handed down noteworthy decisions promoting justice and fair treatment. In each case, judges upheld the constitutionally-protected rights of minorities.
Election Day: Some Decry "Rigging," "Intimidation," and Threaten Violence
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It’s Election Day (finally!) and the Anti-Defamation League is monitoring extremist activity online and at the polls. While ADL is non-partisan and does not support or oppose…
This Election Day, Help Protect the Fundamental Right to Vote
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With Election Day four days away, anxiety is increasing—and not just about who will win the presidency or take control of Congress. Voter intimidation concerns loom large.
Bring Malala, Ferguson, Unaccompanied Minors and Ebola into the Classroom
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Malala. Ferguson. Immigration. Ebola. Voter ID Laws. Climate Change. These are just a few of the topics teachers are regularly and actively bringing into their…