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Evergreen High School Shooter’s Online Activity Reveals Fascination with Mass Shootings, White Supremacy

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The morning of the shooting, Desmond Holly posted a photo of a revolver—possibly the one used in the attack—on his X account. Source: X
Months before Desmond Holly opened fire at a Colorado high school, he developed a deep fascination with mass shooters. Online, he expressed neo-Nazi views and was active on a violent gore site. Offline, he began to amass tactical gear. The deeply disturbing specifics of this case follow a pattern recently discovered by ADL Center on Extremism, which its analysts have found in at least four school shootings committed by young people over the past year. On September 10, 2025, 16-year-old Holly…
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ADL Statement on House Hearings Addressing Antisemitism in Education

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New York, NY, September 10, 2025 … ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today issued the following statement in response to two House Education and Workforce Committee hearings: “Unmasking Union Antisemitism” and “From Playground to Classroom: The Spread of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools.”  “We appreciate the Committee’s focus on the growing crisis of antisemitism in education that undermines the safety and integrity of our schools. Since…
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Widespread Antisemitism and Anti-Israel Bias Reported by Faculty in Higher Education, New ADL and AEN study finds

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New York, NY, September 10, 2025 … According to a new survey conducted by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN), faculty and staff are key drivers of the antisemitism faced by Jewish faculty on U.S. college campuses. In the survey, Jewish-identifying faculty reported facing targeted boycott, smear, and doxxing campaigns from fellow faculty, administrators, or staff on campus. The respondents noted that these antisemitic actions often…
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ADL Letter to House Rules Committee on Extremism in the Military

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September 8, 2025 The Honorable Virginia Foxx Chairwoman House Committee on Rules Washington, DC 20515    The Honorable Jim McGovern Ranking Member House Committee on Rules Washington, D.C. 20515    Dear Chairwoman Foxx and Ranking Member McGovern,  Since 1913, the mission of ADL (Anti-Defamation League) has been to “stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” ADL is dedicated to combating antisemitism,…
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ADL Finds Gaps in Pennsylvania, Delaware Efforts to Combat Antisemitism

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First-of-its-kind Jewish Policy Index scores all 50 states on legislation, educational efforts, and protections aimed at combating antisemitism and supporting Jewish communities. Philadelphia, August 8, 2025 — In response to the unprecedented surge in antisemitic incidents in recent years and in the aftermath of violent attacks against Jewish communities in Boulder and Washington, D.C., ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today launched the Jewish Policy Index (JPI) – the first…
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ADL Identifies Key Opportunities to Strengthen Connecticut’s State-Level Efforts to Combat Antisemitism

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First-of-its-kind index says Connecticut is “progressing” when it comes to combating hate directed at the Jewish community Bridgeport, CT, August 8, 2025 — ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) finds Connecticut is making progress on its legislative efforts aimed at fighting the alarming surge in antisemitic incidents in the United States. Released today, the Jewish Policy Index (JPI) evaluates states based on legislative efforts to combat, educate and protect Jewish communities…
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Alumni and Donor Advocacy in Independent K-12 Schools

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Microphone with Crowd
A resource for alumni and donors to know how to address antisemitism and foster Jewish inclusion in their schools.Understanding the Urgency: Antisemitism in Independent K-12 SchoolsRecent data from ADL’s report on antisemitism and Jewish inclusion in U.S. independent/private K-12 schools underscores the critical need for donor and alumni advocacy: 45.3% of surveyed independent school parents said their children had experienced or witnessed some form of antisemitism in school since…
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How to Advocate for Your Students at their K-12 School

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High School Delegation
Antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools harm more than Jewish students – they erode safety, belonging, and trust for everyone in the school community. When any form of hate takes root, it normalizes intolerance, distracts from learning, and signals to students that some peers are less worthy of dignity and respect. This resource is for parents, caregivers and community members who want to counter antisemitism in their schools or districts but aren’t sure where to start, or how to be…
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Advocacy Toolkit: Confronting Antisemitism on Campus

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Antisemitism on college campuses has reached crisis levels, with ADL recording 1,694 incidents in 2024 – an 84% increase from the previous year and representing 18% of all antisemitic incidents nationwide. More than 83% of Jewish college students have experienced or witnessed antisemitism since October 2023, and their sense of safety has plummeted from 67% feeling physically safe before October 7, 2023, to only 46% feeling safe afterward. This advocacy toolkit equips students, parents,…
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Staff Action Network

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Staff Action Network
The ADL University Staff Action Network provides university staff with resources and support to address rising antisemitism on campus.
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Healthcare Workers for Palestine (HCW4P): What You Need to Know

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Healthcare Workers for Palestine at the Flood Manhattan for Rafah rally on May 27, 2024
Healthcare Workers for Palestine (HCW4P) is a U.S.-based network of anti-Zionist healthcare professionals and students who promote extreme anti-Israel beliefs, including calls to abolish Zionism, glorify terror and draw on antisemitic tropes in their messaging.
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ADL, Conference of Presidents, Hillel International, and Jewish Federations Call for Universities to Address Persistent Campus Antisemitism

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Following rising antisemitic incidents on campus, leading Jewish organizations urge administrators to implement comprehensive measures. New York, NY, August 18, 2025 … As the start of the school year approaches, ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Hillel International, and Jewish Federations of North America today announced an updated framework of recommendations designed to create safer, more inclusive campus environments…
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Susan Rona Appointed ADL Mountain States Regional Director

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Sheryl Feiler, Chair of the ADL Mountain States Regional Board, and I are pleased to announce that the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has selected Susan Rona to succeed me as the new Regional Director for the ADL Mountain States Region. Susan is a seasoned leader with deep expertise in community engagement, nonprofit management, fundraising, and program development. Sheryl and our board are enthusiastic about the appointment of Susan. With her experience, vision and commitment to the mission of…
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La ADL revela grandes deficiencias en las acciones estatales para combatir el antisemitismo

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El Índice de Políticas Judías, el primero de su tipo, evalúa a los 50 estados en materia de legislación, iniciativas educativas y medidas de protección destinadas a combatir el antisemitismo y apoyar a las comunidades judías.  Nueva York, NY, 8 de agosto de 2025 — En respuesta al aumento sin precedentes de los incidentes antisemitas en los últimos años y tras los violentos ataques contra las comunidades judías en…
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ADL Finds Significant Gaps in State-Level Efforts to Combat Antisemitism

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First-of-its-kind Jewish Policy Index scores all 50 states on legislation, educational efforts, and protections aimed at combating antisemitism and supporting Jewish communities. New York, NY, August 8, 2025 — In response to the unprecedented surge in antisemitic incidents in recent years and in the aftermath of violent attacks against Jewish communities in Boulder and Washington, D.C., ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) today launched the Jewish Policy Index (JPI) — the first…
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ADL and JLens Urge Accountability Regarding Huda Kattan's Antisemitic Remarks

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New York, NY, August 7, 2025 ... ADL and JLens welcome the growing momentum among consumers and companies in response to recent antisemitic remarks made by beauty influencer and Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan. Following widespread outrage over her promotion of conspiracy theories blaming Israel for the World Wars, 9/11, and other global tragedies, TikTok removed an antisemitic video posted by Kattan, and Sephora—one of the largest beauty retailers in the world with over 2,700 stores…
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Delitos de odio contra judíos representaron casi el 70 % de los crímenes por motivos religiosos en 2024, según el FBI

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Los delitos de odio contra los judíos aumentaron un 5,8 %, reflejando fielmente los hallazgos de la ADL para 2024; es la cifra más alta jamás registrada por el FBI  Nueva York, NY, 5 de agosto de 2025... Los datos sobre delitos de odio publicados hoy por la Oficina Federal de Investigación revelan que, si bien los incidentes de delitos de odio denunciados en todo el país disminuyeron de 11.862 en 2023 a 11.679 en 2024, los incidentes de delitos de…
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