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In a time of pain, grief and division, Pittsburgh's powerful actions in the face of hate provide hope and inspiration. Watch on PBS Stations this week.
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FBI 2021 Stats on hate crimes do not reflect the reality on the ground. One-third of the 18k law enforcement agencies did not report. We need to invest in better reporting of hate in our communities. splcenter.org/presscenter/sp…
Since the takeover, antisemitic messages up 61%, daily slurs against Black people tripled, and anti-gay slurs up 58%. There will be consequences. We have to act. nitter.cf/notinourtown/status/15…
“Problematic content and formerly barred accounts have increased sharply in the short time since Elon Musk took over, researchers said.” nytimes.com/2022/12/02/techn…
"Comedy cannot be divorced from context." @Yair_Rosenberg writes about [Dave] Chappelle's appearance on SNL, and the antisemitic conspiracy theories that keep spreading. "Is it a punch line, or just a punch?" : theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv…
We are excited to be in Santa Barbara present Repairing the World tonight! Santa Barbara Jewish Film Festival aims to shed light on antisemitism keyt.com/news/local-news/top…
Remembering the Eleven, Standing with Pittsburgh. Heeding a ‘sacred duty to remember,’ mourners gather to mark 4 years since Tree of Life attack post-gazette.com/news/faith-… via @PittsburghPG
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Live from the Ten Year Vigil at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin youtu.be/I7yK5dxSHPg
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“Every single day there are other 11yr old girls like I was August 5 2012 who grew up without a Dad. We aren’t doing enough in the country. “Kamal Kaur remembers at the 10th commemoration of the Sikh Temple attack. @notinourtown
Former Mayor Steve joined by leaders who were there 10 years ago today, remember and reflect on the strength of the Sikh Community and powerful response. 08-05-22 The Steve Scaffidi show art19.com/shows/scaffidi-and… @notinourtown @PardeepKaleka @JamesLSantelle
With Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey at premiere of Repairing the World:Stories From the Tree of Life @notinourtown
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Getting ready for Pittsburgh. @notinourtown documentary 'Repairing the World' premiering at JFilm Festival post-gazette.com/ae/movies/2… via @PittsburghPG
Timothy L. O'Brien: Elon Musk’s Twitter investment could be bad news for free speech post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-… via @PittsburghPG
Extremists are ready to rule across the U.S. Thanks to @ADL for this research. @notinourtown @https://www.adl.org/blog/extremism-on-the-ballot-in-2022
Antisemitic tropes cited by the Texas synagogue hostage-taker have deep roots washingtonpost.com/nation/20…
@notinourtown How can our Jewish communities feel safe? Words of advice from Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Jewish community reacts to Texas synagogue hostage incident jewishchronicle.timesofisrae… via @PittJewishChron
Don't let this happen in your town. Why are these library trustees scared of books? TERRIFYING. Flathead County Library Director Resigns Amid Board Meddling flatheadbeacon.com/2021/12/0…
Pittsburgh synagogue shooter will not pursue insanity defense jewishchronicle.timesofisrae… via @PittJewishChron
The Second Most Powerful Tool in Conflict, by @amandaripley
I must admit, I do distrust people who don't know how to laugh. amandaripley.substack.com/p/…
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Standing up to anti-Semitism in our towns! Here I Am Campaign launches.
jweekly.com/2021/10/26/east-… @notinourtown @UAHWeek