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Myron Gaines, one of the hosts of the Fit and Fresh Podcast, is known for spreading vile antisemitism and misogyny to his more than 1.5 million subscribers. In one his latest episodes, he asked a group of young Americans for their thoughts on Hitler. Their answers and comments are beyond shocking. But what isn’t shocking is …

History. Made. Congratulations to Bubba Wallace on making history as the first Black driver to win an IndyCar race at the legendary 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 👏🏾

Hard-right extremist Matt Shea has been increasingly active in the Christian supremacist movement, even attending an anti-trans event in Seattle on May 27 that was sponsored by Don’t Mess With Our Kids (DMOK), which the SPLC has identified as an antigovernment group. Shea, a former six-term Washington state legislator, is part of a growing web of …

Emmett Till was born #OTD in 1941. At just 14, he was brutally murdered while visiting family in Mississippi. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, courageously shared his image with the world, igniting the Civil Rights Movement. Decades later, Black youth like Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown continue to die unjustly. We must confront our country’s racial …

In this world, unconditional love is revolutionary. Angie, mom to Jubilee, reminds us what it looks like to show up loudly for your LGBTQ+ child. To every parent learning to embrace their kids exactly as they are: this is your invitation. Let love lead. Watch the full episode of Learn with Love, featuring Angie and Jubilee, on …

Today is International Self Care Day. And today, we remember the radiant life of poet and activist Andrea Gibson (they/them), who taught us how to care — for ourselves, for each other, and for a world still learning how to hold our softness. Andrea once wrote: “When nothing softens the grief, may grief soften me.” A …

Columbia student lishib had noticed an alarming increase in antisemitic pamphlets on campus — in the form of Hamas propaganda — and took action to fight back. ADL thanks Lishi for his contribution to helping us educate the world on what antisemitism looks like. #NotOnMyCampus

#OTD in 1972, a journalist exposed the Untreated Syphilis Study at Tuskegee — a 40-year experiment in which the U.S. Public Health Service withheld treatment from hundreds of Black men with syphilis without their informed consent. The study only ended after this exposure. It took until 1997 for the U.S. government to issue a formal apology. This …

As this case continues, patients using Medicaid can still go to their Planned Parenthood provider of choice. If you or someone you know is seeking health care, call 1-800-230-PLAN today so we can help you get the care you need.

Take it from the parent of a trans child: Medical decisions should be made by families and their health care providers—not politicians.

Today, at the U.S. Capitol, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Senator Dick Durbin reintroduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (JLVRAA) just days before the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. “Sixty years ago, our nation took a bold step toward justice by passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Today, that …

Today is International Self Care Day. And today, we remember the radiant life of poet and activist Andrea Gibson (they/them), who taught us how to care — for ourselves, for each other, and for a world still learning how to hold our softness. Andrea once wrote: “When nothing softens the grief, may grief soften me.” A …

One year ago today, 12 children were massacred by a Hezbollah rocket while playing soccer in the Druze village of Majdal Shams in northern Israel. We remember each young life tragically cut short by this heinous, senseless act of terror. May their memories forever be a blessing.

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance - IHRA recently issued a statement calling for greater protection for Holocaust remembrance professionals and institutions. Accurate and meaningful Holocaust remembrance efforts are being threatened by increasing antisemitism and Holocaust distortion, especially since the 10/7 Hamas-led attacks on Israel. Our latest Global 100 survey showed that 1 in 5 adults have …

Calling Auschwitz a “solution for homelessness” is morally repugnant. Auschwitz was the largest extermination camp established by the Nazis. Approximately 1.1 million people were murdered there, including 1 million Jews. While it’s not surprising that a self-declared pic.x.com/Dzk2xzZEcQ

This week, Candace Owens stooped to a new low - falsely accusing Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel z"l of identity theft & fabricating his story of survival. Exploiting Jewish trauma & dishonoring Holocaust survivors for profit is a vile way to make a living.adl.org/resources/back…

We are aware of alarming videos of a Jewish camp counselor being held facedown and handcuffed in the Valencia airport after 52 Jewish teens were reportedly removed from a Vueling flight. We are working with our partners in France and Spain to gather more info and call for an

Three Israeli musicians - a cellist, violinist and pianist - were refused service at a restaurant in Vienna after they were overheard speaking in Hebrew. The shameless and blatant discrimination were shocking. But what was even more disturbing was the silence of the bystanders. x.com/i24NEWS_EN/sta…

No surprise here. Hamas has again prioritized its bloodthirsty, violent agenda over ending the war, releasing the hostages, addressing the humanitarian aid challenges and improving the lives of Gazans. If the international community is serious about achieving peace, they must x.com/SEPeaceMission…

As we learn more from the campers involved in the incident, we reiterate a call for an investigation and appropriate action. x.com/HenMazzig/stat…

Hate groups, extremists and terrorists are using social media to spread antisemitism and recruit new members. Join ADL in supporting the STOP HATE Act, which would help stop online hate from turning into offline violence in our communities. Act now: action.adl.org/a/stop-hate-ac… pic.x.com/oGU65GMjA8