The House of Representatives is voting on House BIll 9495, a bill that would unilaterally give authority to strip a non-profit of its status if the organization is deemed to be supporting a terrorist group. The bill was defeated last week by House Democrats (even though 52 Democrats supported it), because it did not obtain the two-thirds majority required. However, …
Anti Defamation League’s Dark History
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is an organization that describes itself as an anti-hate organization, dealing with antisemitism. It is known for its frequent calls to action against anyone that they accuse of antisemitism. While this may seem to be a cause worthy of praise, the ADL has adopted a definition of antisemitism that includes criticism of Israel as antisemitic, which …
Controversial Definition of Antisemitism Used in Reports
The Anti-Defamation League, an organization that describes itself as an anti-hate organization, lobbied earlier in 2024 for Congress to pass the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which includes a definition of antisemitism that limits speech around Israel. The working definition of antisemitism that the House endorsed in the bill was created by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). The definition includes the …
