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New report raises alarm over antisemitic attacks and incidents reaching a 43-year high

In Los Angeles, two Orthodox Jewish men were shot on consecutive mornings last month as they left religious services. Federal prosecutors said the suspect had a history of harassing Jews and searched online for a kosher deli before the shootings.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2023

Antisemitic incidents hit record in 2022, ADL says

The surge comes as the FBI warns about a rise in hate crimes.

Axios · Mar 23, 2023

Reports of white supremacist incidents hit all-time high across New England last year

BOSTON — White supremacist propaganda activity surged in Massachusetts and across New England last year, as reported incidents hit an all-time high for the region and in the U.S.

Boston Herald · Mar 13, 2023

Biden administration urged to block extremist Israeli minister’s visit

Several groups and individuals are rallying against Bezalel Smotrich’s visit over his comments to ‘wipe out’ a Palestinian town

The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2023

100% of extremist murders: Right-wingers

"The Trump era very much emboldened these actors," advocate warns

Salon · Mar 4, 2023

‘Woke’ vs. ‘based’: The A.I. universe could be 'fragmented' into political echo chambers if designers don't take 'meaningful steps' now, ADL says

A politically "fragmented A.I. universe"would be "bad for all users," Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and national director of the Anti-Defamation League, said Wednesday.

Fortune · Mar 1, 2023

Chicago hate crimes doubled in 2022. Authorities warn of neo-Nazi ‘Day of hate’

CHICAGO — Reported hate crimes skyrocketed in Chicago in 2022, nearly doubling from the year before, police data shows.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 25, 2023

Police urge Jewish, other religious communities to be vigilant this weekend as neo-Nazi group declare ‘day of hate’

“At this time, there is no actionable intelligence,” the police department said in a statement. “We continue to actively monitor the situation.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 23, 2023

Joe Rogan criticized for an antisemitic trope he used in defense of Rep. Ilhan Omar

Another week, another Joe Rogan controversy.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023

Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving confirms he deleted Instagram apology for sharing antisemitic film

LOS ANGELES — After his first practice since becoming a Dallas Maverick, All-Star guard Kyrie Irving addressed the latest twist in his most controversial and inflammatory actions as a Brooklyn Net.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023