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Combating Bigotry & Hate

New UK Prime Minister Brings a Résumé of Fighting Antisemitism

Antisemitism had become so pervasive within the Labour Party’s ranks that, in 2018, it became the first major UK party to be investigated for antisemitism by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission.

American Jews Feel Worried, Unsafe—New Poll

While 72% of respondents said that being Jewish was important in their lives, more than 27% now decline to disclose their religion when meeting someone new.

Report Documents Alarming Rise in Anti-Muslim Hate

“What we are witnessing... is nothing short of the largest wave of anti-Muslim hate seen in this country in more than a decade.”

California Releases Landmark Antisemitism Plan

“The Golden State Plan will help us reverse the normalization of rising antisemitism and… make California a safer place for all.”

New Bill Seeks to Solve Under-Reporting of Hate Crimes

“Mandating the reporting of hate crimes and bias incidents is one of the strongest policy steps that the federal government could take.”

Islamophobia Threatens to Derail Muslim American’s Nomination to U.S. Court of Appeals

A Muslim-American nominee for a judgeship on the U.S. Court of Appeals may be denied the chance to serve—not for lack of qualification but from prejudice.

U.S. Catholic Churches Endure Unabated Attacks

“Although saddened that acts of this nature take place, I am more concerned about the individuals who perpetrate such activity, and pray for their healing.”

Florida OKs Bill That Defines “Antisemitism,” Clarifies Anti-Jewish Hate Crime

“Defining it and codifying it makes a clear statement that we are going to identify, confront, and call out antisemitism.”

ADL Summit 2024—“Our Voice Will Be Louder Than the Voice of Hatred”

“We will not let our country be lost to the antisemites and bigots. We will not flee. We will fight, and we will win.”

USCIRF, UN Decry Global Anti-Muslim Hate on International Day to Combat Islamophobia

“The scourge of anti-Muslim hatred must come to an end.”

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