Words heard around the nation Oct 21, 2009
Saperstein noted anti-Semitism may be on the rise nationally, citing a recent Anti-Defamation League Survey in which 31 percent of respondents blamed Jews for the financial crisis. State Sen. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
S.F. chief sets eyes on spies for safety's sake Oct 19, 2009
Maybe, but even the fall of New York's twin towers wasn't enough for San Francisco to set aside the civil liberties concerns that led to the disbanding of its police intelligence unit about 15 years ago, after we reported that one of its officers was leaking information on groups singled out by the Anti-Defamation League. No details yet from Gascn on how a revived unit would operate. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
US attorney general to visit Las Vegas Oct 18, 2009
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is due to visit a counterterrorism command center and to address an Anti-Defamation League awards dinner this weekend in Las Vegas ... Later, Holder is due to deliver the keynote address at the Anti-Defamation League's 2009 American Heritage Award Dinner at the Caesars Palace resort on the Las Vegas Strip. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Hitler comparisons are anti-Semitic Oct 18, 2009
That's why Jewish groups like the Anti-Defamation League have condemned these comparisons of Obama to Hitler as anti-Semitic. Fortunately, this latest scare tactic will probably be no more successful than the right's other attempts to smear Obama. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Baptist Official Apologizes for Comparing Health-Care Overhaul to Nazism Oct 17, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League had criticized Land's remarks, calling them "inappropriate, insensitive and unjustified.". (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Baptist Official Apologizes for Nazi Comparison Oct 17, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League had criticized Land's remarks, calling them "inappropriate, insensitive and unjustified.". Special: Get Sarah Palins New Book Incredible FREE Offer. (Newsmax)
ADL reception to honor exceptional leaders Oct 16, 2009
The commitment to public service and the Upper Fairfield County community demonstrated by Linda and Michael Gordon and Pam and Ken Olson epitomizes the Anti-Defamation League's values and the ideals represented by the Distinguished Community Leadership Award ... The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is devoted to fighting anti-Semitism, racism and other forms of bigotry, building bridges of understanding and safeguarding our liberties. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Workshops Aim To End Bigotry Oct 16, 2009
Autio says the Word of Difference Institutes' workshops put on by her organization and the Anti-Defamation League are designed to make the adults in a child's life aware of how their words can sink into a young mind. Autio said, "These messages that they receive about themselves and others are going to translate into being respectful to others and then hopefully preventing situations down the road where they might be very violent and do hurtful things to others or even themselves.". (Click2Houston, TX)
6New York-Based Muslim's Web Site Calls for God to 'Kill the Jews'» Oct 15, 2009
" The blog post, signed by al-Khattab, notes that it should be taken only as a "prayer" and not as an incitement to genocide. But officials at the Anti-Defamation League are worried about its ability to influence others. "Whether it's a poem or a prayer, however he describes it, he decided to post it. And if you're going to be posting a prayer like that, you just don't know who's going to read that and who might be influenced by it," said Oren Segal, director of the ADL's Center on Extremism.... (Fox News)
Criticizing Islam? Sorry, You're Cancelled Oct 15, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League says: Weir s criticism of Israel has, at times, crossed the line into anti-Semitism. That s an understatement. (Human Events Online)
Residents differ on library hosting Mideast forum (2) Oct 13, 2009
Shari Kochman, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, said the ADL s only concern was that the program should take place as advertised, with different perspectives represented. The library by its mission is to be a forum of ideas, a venue for the expression of ideas, regardless of how much some of us don t like the message, she says. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Updating ‘Laramie Project’ 11 years after Matthew Shepard’s death Oct 9, 2009
The Emerson students will be joined onstage by Jarrett Barrios, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, and Derrek L. Shulman, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League s New England Region. Two other Massachusetts theaters are involved in the project. (Boston Globe)
Zelaya Condemns Backer's Comments on Holocaust After Embassy `Gas' Attack Oct 9, 2009
Romeros comments drew condemnation from the and the Anti-Defamation League. An Oct. 4 Wall Street Journal labeled Zelaya an anti-Semitic rabble rouser based on Romeros comments. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
GOP backing off scolding Grayson Oct 7, 2009
Grayson, who is Jewish, did apologize to the Anti-Defamation League, however, for calling the health care crisis a holocaust, saying he regretted using the word. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
* Anti-Jewish statements in Honduras raise concerns Oct 6, 2009
The US-based Anti-Defamation League (ADL) cited statements made by ousted president Manuel Zelaya as well as the news director of a radio station that was closed by the interim government in Honduras and by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, among others. Most of the comments repeat widely circulated rumors that Israeli soldiers X or in some versions, mercenaries X worked with the troops backing interim President Roberto Micheletti, allegedly supplying some form of tear gas used at the embassy... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Adam Hasner: Dem's 'Holocaust' Gibe Outrageous Oct 6, 2009
TV's Ashley Martella: "It's indefensible. I'm opposed to a government takeover of healthcare. But regardless of your position on America's healthcare system or healthcare reform, to compare our healthcare system to the systematic murdering of 6 million Jews and millions of others is totally outrageous. . . He's not really someone who's interested in solving the problem; he's trying to really create more of this bickering. And more of these types of comments are not helping the debate in... (Newsmax)
3 comments Oct 3, 2009
Grayson, who thinks the Anti-Defamation League is a crazy racist institution , can neither see the irony or shame in his statement. The holocaust was real with a real meaning. (Human Events Online)
Bible verses banned from Ga. school football field Oct 3, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League, a human rights group, sent a letter to Reese commending the ban. "There are legal ways for students to have religious observation in a school context and there are illegal ways, and we believe Reese is correct that the football game crosses a line," said Bill Nigut, the group's southeast regional director. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Survey: U.S. Jews favor strike on Iran, denominations split on Obama Oct 2, 2009
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Jesus in the bleachers: Why sis-boom-bah and the Bible dont mix at football games Oct 1, 2009
Superintendent Reese has the support of the Anti-Defamation League, which sent her a letter today commending her for upholding the First Amendment to the Constitution. Written by ADL Southeast Regional Director Bill Nigut, the letter states in part. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Online hate speech: Difficult to police ... and define Oct 1, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League, which monitors hate speech on the Web, says complaints are up this year more than 200% through July, to 1,512 complaints ... But YouTube has created an online safety center in conjunction with the Anti-Defamation League; it explains the effect of hate speech and lets people flag offending sites and videos. (USA Today -- Tech)
No more on running through Scripture on a football Friday night Oct 1, 2009
The incident has attracted the attention of Bill Nigut, southeast regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, who sent Reese a letter of support ... The Anti-Defamation League commends you for making the hard decision to uphold the First Amendment to the Constitution by banning the traditional practice of cheerleaders displaying religious messages on signs at the football games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
RedState Morning Briefing Oct 1, 2009
Alan Grayson believes the Anti-Defamation League is a crazy racist institution. He also believes the U.S. military is a treasonous organization that will undermine Obama unless he pursues neoconservative policies. (Human Events Online)
Store manager made request to display item Sep 26, 2009
Karen Aroesty of the Anti-Defamation League of St. Louis said that despite complaints to her about the display, her organization will not lodge an official complaint with Schnucks. After some significant discussion within the Jewish and interfaith communities, we felt this was not a battle that should be pressed right now, Aroesty said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Jewish leaders in D.C. push for Iran sanctions Sep 25, 2009
Among those listening to congressional representatives and Obama administration officials discuss the Iran situation was Dr. Alan Lichtin of Mayfield Heights, who sits on the board of the regional chapter of the Anti-Defamation League ... Those attending the meeting included Howard Kohr, American Israel Public Affairs Committee director and a former Clevelander; David Harris, executive director of The American Jewish Committee; and Abraham Foxman, Anti-Defamation League national director. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
NAMIC Previews Speaker Line-Up For 23rd Annual Conference Sep 24, 2009
com, Washington Post Newsweek Interactive; Essie Chambers, SVP, Original Programming, BET; Albert Cheng, EVP, Digital Media, Disney-ABC Television Group; Sara Clarke, SVP, Strategy, Analysis & Communications, Showtime Networks Inc.; Mark Coblitz, SVP, Strategic Planning, Comcast Corporation; Bruce DeBoskey, Regional Director, Mountain States Anti-Defamation League, University of Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission on Diversity; Mae Douglas, EVP & Chief People Officer, Cox Communications; Ivelisse... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Our View: Only crazies surf the wave of hatred Sep 20, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League echoed the sentiment, saying that Von Brunn's act was "not an isolated incident but ... part of a 'wave of hate' targeting Jews and others." The ADL has since warned in a national newsletter of "violent plots, conspiracies and attacks by extremists" that are "a painful reminder that the anti-Semites and racists are still out there and more prone to act out on their beliefs. The danger is ever-present, and we must remain vigilant.". The Holocaust museum shooting was a... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Jimmy Carter and the Elvis Factor Sep 18, 2009
A local branch of the Anti-Defamation League, a few years ago, invited me to speak. Before my speech, the head of the organization addressed the audience and gave them the results of the latest poll on American anti-Semitism. (Human Events Online)
Pope outrages Jews over Holocaust denier Sep 18, 2009
Abraham Foxman, director of the Anti-Defamation League, also expressed disappointment at the pope's decision. "The decree sends a terrible message to Catholics around the world that there is room in the church for those who would undermine the church's teaching and would foster disdain and contempt for other religions, particularly Judaism," he said. (CNN -- International)
Houston store's decision to honor Muslim martyr causes misunderstanding Sep 17, 2009
Anti Defamation League Regional Director Martin B. Kominsky says this is a lesson for all of us. It s just such a painful day for all of us. (KHOU.com, TX)
Boys charged in beating can't return to school Sep 17, 2009
Derrek Shulman, New England regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, said the July beating of Damian Merida was an example of how immigrants are singled out for attacks. Police say six boys, ages 11 to 14, beat the 30-year-old Merida in July in Lynn, a city 10 miles northeast of Boston. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
91l caller’s labeling of beating victim’s ethnicity questioned Sep 16, 2009
But police said they believe he was targeted because he is Latino, and the crime has been condemned by the Anti-Defamation League and the Latino Professional Network. Merida suffered major head and bodily injuries and permanent brain damage, friends and relatives said. (Boston Globe)
Doris Winslow Jorgensen Sep 16, 2009
In 1997 she and her academic team at the Hobbs were honored at Boston College for winning the prestigious Teacher Incentive Award from the Anti-Defamation League for their unique curriculum. This curriculum encompassed environmental, multicultural, historical, and diversity issues. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Dushku in fine shape; Brady confirms Bundchen is pregnant Sep 12, 2009
A very heady affair With the Anti-Defamation League s dinner for George Regan now over, those giant billboards with George s head will finally come down. Thank goodness. (Boston Globe)
GROWING CONTROVERSY OVER OPERATION TO FREE NY TIMES REPORTER IN AFGHANISTAN... Sep 11, 2009
Had the NYTimes, the Anti-Defamation League, and the ACLU, all joined together in a vigorous protest of Adolph Hitler's possible coming to power, who had publically avowed to exterminate the Jews, they could have thus prevented his coming to power. These Three Nominally Jewish Atheist Organizations, thus are responsible, for at least, knowingly, running the risk of a Holocaust. (The Drudge Report)
Attack on immigrant raises concerns in Lynn Sep 11, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League and the Latino Professional Network condemned the attack this week. Doubts about the attackers motive have also surfaced: Frances Martinez, executive director of the nonprofit La Vida Inc., said she did not believe Merida was targeted because of his ethnicity, as crime is widespread in Lynn. (Boston Globe)
Dont cross line giving grants to religious groups Sep 10, 2009
Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the Anti-Defamation League are right to call for close scrutiny of public money earmarked for religious organizations in the state's recently approved capital spending bill. Nearly $40 million has been allocated to 97 religious organizations. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
William Korey, 87; fought for Jews on rights, immigration Sep 8, 2009
Dr. Korey left academia to become director of the Anti-Defamation League, a division of B nai B rith that fights for the civil rights of Jews and others, in Illinois and Missouri, and then in Washington. In 1960, he became the first director of B nai B rith International s United Nations Office. (Boston Globe)
As Joe Kennedy considers run, Chavez ties loom Sep 6, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League has accused him of making anti-Semitic remarks. Kennedy, the chief executive of Citizens, has repeatedly defended his ties to Citgo by asserting that he had invited all of the other major oil companies to participate in his program - and only Chvez agreed to take part. (Boston Globe)
Garnering attention Sep 5, 2009
In the spotlight The city s foremost flack, George Regan, will be feted by the Anti-Defamation League next week, and an overflow crowd is expected. Invited guests include congressmen Bill Delahunt, Stephen Lynch, and Ed Markey; Hizzoner Tom Menino, Senate President Therese Murray, House Speaker Bob DeLeo, Treasurer Tim Cahill, Pats poobah Robert Kraft, and construction king John Fish. (Boston Globe)
Turkey, Armenia May Forge Diplomatic Ties Sep 1, 2009
Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League, a major Jewish organization in the U.S., welcomed the announcement. "Whatever historical pain and differences are, the best way to deal with them is for the two governments to reconcile and establish relationships and to deal with the past," he said. (CBS News)
Holocaust education faces cuts in recession Aug 31, 2009
"Everything is being cut back," said , a Holocaust survivor and national director of the Anti-Defamation League. Teaching the history becomes more challenging. (USA Today)
Excerpts of Kennedy letter to pope and response Aug 30, 2009
The signers were the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee and rabbis representing the Orthodox, Conservative and Reform movements. Excerpts of the letter from Sen. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Groups seek end of migrant-arrest program Aug 28, 2009
The groups, including the National Immigration Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union, the Anti-Defamation League, Pax Christi, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the National Council of La Raza, say the program does nothing to solve illegal immigration and has led to civil-rights abuses by local police. The groups are angry that the Obama administration has expanded the program by signing agreements with 11 law-enforcement agencies; 66 agencies signed... (AZCentral)
bc-US-REL-ReligionBrief::20 20090827 11:07:54 Aug 28, 2009
Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the Anti-Defamation League told state officials that they've identified at least 97 religious organizations that would get the money from the capital construction bill signed into law last month ... There could be more groups with religious affiliations than the 97 that the Americans United and the Chicago-based Anti-Defamation League counted because their names don't immediately identify them as such. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sibel Edmonds Testifies Aug 28, 2009
There has even been a major and successful campaign for two years now that has specifically exposed the efforts of the Anti-Defamation League and some other Jewish groups, such as the American Jewish Committee, to hypocritically deny the Armenian genocide. See. (The American Conservative)
The Racist Who Might Head UNESCO Aug 27, 2009
According to the Anti-Defamation League, he has called it "inhuman," and "an aggressive, racist, and arrogant culture, based on robbing other people's rights and the denial of such rights." He has accused Jews of "infiltrating" world media. And in May 2008, Hosni outdid even himself, telling the Egyptian parliament that he would "burn right in front of you" any Israeli books found in the country's libraries. (Slate)
Controversy follows Robinson to CWRU Aug 27, 2009
Jewish groups ranging from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee to the Anti-Defamation League lambasted Obama for honoring the person they say allowed the Durban conference to be hijacked into a vehicle for anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred. The U.S. and Israel walked out of the conference in protest. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Not Everyone Is Lovin' Japan's New McDonald's Mascot Aug 25, 2009
"If this were in a different country, and we had a Japanese in a summer kimono and wooden sandals saying 'Me like Mcflied lice, please eato,' we'd have the same sort of anti-defamation league speaking out and saying this is disparaging to Asians or Japanese," says Debito. He says the campaign's portrayal of non-Japanese as "unquestioningly supportive and culturally ignorant" will only make life more difficult for foreigners in Japan. (Time.com)
Lawmakers' bill protects language freedom Aug 21, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League also supported the measure, along with other civil rights groups and some labor unions. "We think it closes a loophole," said Nancy Appel, associate director of the league's Central Pacific division, headquartered in San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Jews protest new Catholic document Aug 21, 2009
The signers were the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee, and rabbis representing the Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform movements. The statement fueling the tension was issued by the bishops in June to clarify a 2002 document called Covenant and Mission. (Boston Globe)
* Mubarak to meet Obama, officials Aug 18, 2009
Among the Jewish organizations were the American Israel Public Affairs Committee X the leading pro-Israel lobby in the US X J Street and the Anti-Defamation League. The Egyptian leader is to visit the White House early today for his first White House talks with US President Barack Obama. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Hingham student survey focuses on strengths Aug 17, 2009
Anti-Defamation League training for high schools students and seminars for underclassmen. D.A.R.E. curriculum in grade 6 and booster lessons and seminars for grades 7, 8, and 10. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Philip Finn, at 88; headed E.B. Horn jewelry company Aug 17, 2009
He was an active supporter of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, the Anti-Defamation League, and many other charities. His involvement was often hidden from public view. (Boston Globe)
'Those who do not understand history ...' Aug 14, 2009
So high, in fact, that two Jewish organizations have found it necessary to denounce it: Regardless of the political differences and the substantive differences in the debate over health care, the use of Nazi symbolism is outrageous, offensive and inappropriate, Abraham H. Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League, said in a statement Aug. 6. And more: David A Harris, president of the National Jewish Democratic Council, called the Nazi references profoundly troubling, Fox News... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Limbaugh slammed for comparing Democrats to Nazis Aug 14, 2009
Several non-partisan Jewish groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Congress and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, slammed Limbaugh's comments. Some Democrats also pointed a finger at the only Jewish Republican in Congress, House Minority Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia, insisting that he condemn Limbaugh s remarks. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Militias Regrouping in U.S., Report Finds Aug 13, 2009
" And which we all (including yers truly) failed miserably during Bush's 8 years of misrule. by birdwoman98 August 12, 2009 4:21 PM EDT So where were we under the Bush administration? Biggest embarassment to this country since Nixon. by Solarrays247 August 12, 2009 4:44 PM EDT Yes, how about it? Where were all you so-called "patriots" while Bush was lying us into an illegal war in Iraq? Where in the hell were you then? You cowards! by woeisme1 August 12, 2009 6:11 PM EDT I am a former Marine... (CBS News)
Hate groups on the rise, panel says Aug 13, 2009
Others who participated in the "Elements of Hate" forum included Bill Straus, who heads the Anti-Defamation League Arizona, Barbara McCullough-Jones, executive director of gay-rights group Equality Arizona, members of the FBI and Phoenix Police, and Rana Sodhi, a Sikh immigrant whose brother, Balbir, was fatally shot at his Mesa gas station four days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks because he had a beard and was wearing a turban. Ten months later, a second brother was shot and killed while... (AZCentral -- News)
Latin American Jews contend with spike in anti-Semitism Aug 12, 2009
"It is not criticism of Israel," says Michael Salberg, director of international affairs for the Anti-Defamation League in New York. "It is pure and simple anti-Semitism.". (Christian Science Monitor)
David Scott’s District Office Defaced With Swastika Aug 12, 2009
Bill Nigut, the southeast regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, said Scott, who is black, called him after learning of the incident and is convinced that the onslaught of hate messages is a result of his deliberations over health care reform. Trying to link one of the most heinous symbols of hatred against the Jewish people to a legislative proposal is despicable beyond words, Nigut said. (Roll Call)
Alleged Slur Draws Iranian, Jewish Groups Into Bratz Doll Appeal Aug 12, 2009
On July 21, the Anti-Defamation League, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans, the Iranian American Jewish Federation and the Iranian American Bar Association filed an amicus brief supporting MGA's argument regarding Juror No. 8. "This is an unusual situation where the court learned of this overt racism that had been expressed by one juror," said Simon Frankel, a partner in the San Francisco office of Washington's Covington & Burling, who represents all four amicus organizations. (Law.com)
In defense of Palestine Aug 10, 2009
Meanwhile, the pro-Israel Anti-Defamation League has called on the President to "stop pressuring our vital friend," taking out a full-page ad in The New York Times to make that plea. This raises the question: Will Israel recognize the rights of Palestinians to homes and olive groves that were confiscated over the years. (Albany Times Union)
Attacks on homeless rising, many motivated simply by thrill Aug 9, 2009
In Florida, which leads the country in assaults on homeless people, groups like the Anti-Defamation League have opposed recognizing those attacks as hate crimes ... In Florida, which leads the country in assaults on homeless people, groups like the Anti-Defamation League have opposed recognizing those attacks as hate crimes. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
GOP’s Martinez says he’ll leave Senate early Aug 8, 2009
The Anti-Defamation League also condemned remarks by conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh, who this week compared President Obama s healthcare logo to a swastika and Democratic policies to those of the Nazis. Regardless of the political differences and the substantive differences in the debate over healthcare, the use of Nazi symbolism is outrageous, offensive, and inappropriate, Abraham H. Foxman, ADL national director and a Holocaust survivor, said. (Boston Globe)
NYT: Volatile mix at health care meetings Aug 8, 2009
On Friday, the Simon Wiesenthal Center and the Anti-Defamation League released statements criticizing the comparison. It is preposterous to try and make a connection between the presidents health care logo and the Nazi Party symbol, the Reichsadler, said Rabbi Marvin Hier, the founder and dean of the Wiesenthal center. (MSNBC -- Politics)
