The Faculty Factor: Inside the Networks Driving Anti-Israel and Anti-Zionist Activism on Campus
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Faculty networks are fueling anti-Israel activism on campus, sometimes crossing into antisemitism, and creating hostile environments for Jewish students and faculty.
Remarks by Selma Blair to the ADL State of the Arts Reception
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Remarks by Selma Blair to the ADL State of the Arts Reception The Jewish Museum, New York October 1, 2026 In the fall of 2023, I was being celebrated on the South Lawn of the White House, with the President of the United States walking me out, complete with fanfare and the musical military unit playing Hail to the Chief. Honored on the anniversary of the American Disabilities Act and for my work in the disability space. The work I found when multiple sclerosis took the other kind away for a…
Nueva investigación de la ADL revela la exclusión sistémica de artistas judíos e israelíes en museos, la industria del entretenimiento y el sector editorial
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De los 40 museos evaluados, 12 (30 %) no aprobaron y recibieron la calificación más baja: “Críticamente deficiente”. Nueva York, NY, 1 de octubre de 2026 … La Liga Antidifamación (ADL) presentó hoy State of the Arts: Advancing Jewish Inclusion in Arts, Entertainment and Culture (Estado de las artes: Promover la inclusión judía en las artes, el entretenimiento y la cultura), un conjunto de investigaciones y una…
New ADL Research Reveals Systemic Exclusion of Jewish and Israeli Artists Across Museums, Entertainment and Publishing
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New York, NY, October 1, 2026 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today launched State of the Arts: Advancing Jewish Inclusion in Arts, Entertainment and Culture, a first-of-its-kind body of research and digital platform documenting the systemic exclusion and marginalization of Jewish and Israeli artists across American cultural life. The initiative from the ADL Ratings and Assessments Institute brings together a comprehensive look at three major cultural sectors –museums,…
Culture Under Siege: The Antisemitic and Anti-Israel Targeting of Museums and Jewish Cultural Figures Since October 7
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Vandals scrawled "Baby Raper Killers" on the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 13, marking the third time in one year the museum was targeted with antisemitic or anti-Israel graffiti. These instances are representative of a troubling and worsening nationwide trend. Incidents of antisemitic harassment, vandalism, threats, offensive literature distribution and protest directed at museums and their leaders, both in person and online, more…
There were 6,274 incidents of antisemitic assault, harassment and vandalism in 2025, an average of 17 incidents per day. While this total represents a 33-percent decrease from 2024, it remains considerably higher than the total in years prior to the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre in Israel, and ranks as the third-highest year for antisemitic incidents (after 2023 and 2024), since ADL began tracking in 1979. Visit the Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for the full report. In New York, reported…
ADL Statement on Federal Advisory Committee Recommendation to Suspend American Psychological Association’s Accreditor Status
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New York, NY, September 24, 2026 ... ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today welcomed the resolution by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) recommending that the Department of Education suspend the American Psychological Association's Commission on Accreditation as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for 12 months, on grounds that include the agency’s failure to address a pervasive culture of…
Israel in the Curriculum: Parent and Caregiver Advocacy Toolkit
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IntroductionIn the classroom, educators are often looking to create spaces for discussion and learning about unfolding current events, like the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, October 7th and the subsequent Hamas-Israel War. Learning about any current events risks harmful incidents among students. However, there is also an opportunity for a meaningful and nuanced learning experience that may still cause discomfort or emotional reactions, but can create new…
ADL Launches Research and Resource Hub on Pathways to Targeted and Mass Violence
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New York, NY, September 23, 2026 … The ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) Center on Extremism (COE) today launched a new research and resource hub that offers a deep dive into the online communities influencing young adults and children to engage in targeted and mass violence. ADL has tracked a disturbing rise in antisemitism and hate in online communities that glorify mass shooters, extremist killers and other perpetrators of mass violence, which further contributes to the…
NYC Pensions Could Lose $37 Billion over 10 Years if Divested from Israel
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The Impact of Israel Divestment on the New York City Pension Funds: Estimating BDS’s Financial Toll on New York City Employees, Retirees and Beneficiaries
Keeping the Lights On: How Cloudflare Sustains Violent Extremism, Graphic Violence and Terrorism Online
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This report details the real human impact of some of the sites Cloudflare sustains and evaluates the systemic policy and enforcement gaps that allow them to remain operational.
Antisemitic Incidents in New Jersey Remain at Historically Elevated Levels Despite Modest Decline
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New York, NY, May 6, 2026… According to new data released by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today, reported antisemitic incidents in New Jersey declined by 4% in 2025, totaling 687 incidents. This places New Jersey third in the nation for highest number of antisemitic incidents in any state. While these numbers represent a modest decrease from 2024's total of 719 incidents, it remains 86% higher than five years ago and 68% higher than pre-October 7 levels, demonstrating that…
New York Leads the Nation in Antisemitism, Again, Even as Incidents Fall Nearly 20% in 2025
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New York, NY, May 6, 2026... According to new data released today by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), there were 1,160 reported antisemitic incidents in New York in 2025, marking a 19% decline compared to the previous year. This nearly 20% drop in antisemitic incidents is the first improvement since 2020, breaking a five-year streak of rising rates. But with 1,160 cases documented in 2025, double the 2022 count, the numbers make clear that too many New Yorkers are living with the…
In 2025, ADL San Diego remained steadfast in its mission "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all," navigating a year marked by tragedy, resilience and historic impact. From deadly antisemitic attacks across the United States to escalating harassment in local schools and on college campuses, the need for ADL's work has never been more urgent. Here in San Diego and Imperial Counties, our team responded to hundreds of reported incidents,…
When Fandom Meets Hate: Antisemitism in the True Crime Community (TCC)
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Antisemitism in the TCC shows up as casual slurs and inside jokes; admiration for antisemitic killers; extremist iconography like swastikas; and as part of how an attacker frames their violence.
The Memetic Violence Field Guide: Terms, Symbols, and Phrases in Violent Online Subcultures
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A glossary that explains some of the popular terms, references, and images used to signal transgression and belonging in online communities that glorify mass violence and extremist killings.
How Meta's Content Moderation Practices Risk Turning Instagram into a Hub for Hate
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted a video to Facebook in January 2025 announcing dramatic changes to the company’s content moderation policies. In the clip, the 40-year-old executive shared his commitment to restoring free expression and to making sure that “people can share their beliefs and experiences” on Meta platforms. In reality, our research has shown that these policy changes have resulted in a dramatic increase of antisemitism and extremism on Meta’s…