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The State of Hate in America

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Who We Are

ADL is a leading anti-hate organization.

Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of anti-Semitism

and bigotry, its timeless mission is to protect the Jewish people and to

secure justice and fair treatment for all. Today, ADL continues to fight all

forms of hate with the same vigor and passion. A global leader in

exposing extremism, delivering anti-bias education, and fighting hate

online, ADL’s ultimate goal is a world in which no group or individual

suffers from bias, discrimination or hate.

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What We Do

ADL is fighting hate for good.

We fight against:

Anti Semitism

Extremism

Bigotry, Bias, and Discrimination

Cyberhate

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How We Do It

ADL’s programs and initiatives are embedded in all aspects of society.

To confront the escalation of hate we:

Investigate & Research

We are always on, monitoring and reporting hate incidents and extremist activity. We

use advanced information and analysis to expose and disrupt anti-Semitism, bias, and

hate.

Educate & Train

We create anti-bias education and bullying prevention programs and training that have

the power to change misperception and mistreatment. Our programs cater to students,

educators, communities, law enforcement personnel, and business professionals alike.

Advocate and Assist

With a strong voice, we speak out against Anti-Semitism, prejudice, and discrimination.

We actively advocate for democratic values and core civil rights.

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ADL’s Impact

Our impact is far reaching—we create change in schools, among law

enforcement, in courts and within communities online and off.

Examples of ADL’s impact include:

Over 15,000 K-12 educators acquired skills to teach anti-bias concepts and support

students in using ally behaviors to challenge bias and bullying

Over 150,000 Law enforcement professionals were trained by ADL in the last 10 years,

helping them to fight extremism and build trust with the communities they serve

46 States and the District of Columbia have enacted Hate Crimes legislation based on, or

similar to, the ADL model produced in 1981

2.6MM Tweets containing anti-Semitic language were identified in our 2016 report about

online harassment of journalists

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Approximate number of law enforcement officials trained4,500

References in media & academic scholarship4,700+

COE staff members13 Blogs published

on adl.org

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42 Trainings delivered to law enforcement

Major reports

released9Incidents plotted on the H.E.A.T. Map9,098

Symbols in the Hate on Display database 214

Requests fulfilled for ADL Regional Offices1,300+

Law enforcement assists delivered 440+

White supremacist propaganda tracked 1,790

(data as of October 10)COE By the Numbers, 2019

Anti-Semitic incidents assessed*

780*Total for January–June 2019

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The State of Hate in America

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Four White Supremacist Attacks

An unprecedented time.

El Paso, Texas; August 2019; 22 killed

Poway, California; April 2019; 1 killed

Christchurch, New Zealand; March 2019; 51 killed

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; October 2018; 11 killed

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Las Vegas

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COE monitored the online activities of Conor Climo, who was actively engaged online with other white supremacists.

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We must secure the existence

of our people and a future for

white children.

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What is white supremacy?

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White Supremacy

It’s more than a collection of prejudices: it is a complete ideology.

Key Tenets:

Whites should have dominance over people of other backgrounds, especially where they

may co-exist;

Whites should live by themselves in a whites-only society;

White people have their own “culture” that is superior to other cultures;

White people are genetically superior to other people.

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The State of American White Supremacy

White supremacists in the U.S. have experienced a resurgence in the past

three years, driven in large part by the rise of the alt right.

Summary:

The white supremacist “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 11-12,

2017, attracted some 600 extremists from around the country and ended in deadly

violence.

Modern white supremacist ideology is centered on the assertion that the white race is in

danger of extinction, drowned by a rising tide of non-white people who are controlled and

manipulated by Jews.

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The State of American White Supremacy (continued)

The white supremacist resurgence is driven in large part by the rise of the alt right,

the newest segment of the white supremacist movement. Youth-oriented and

overwhelmingly male, the alt right has provided new energy to the movement, but

has also been a destabilizing force, much as racist skinheads were to the movement

in the 1980s and early 1990s.

The alt right has a white supremacist ideology. The alt right also possesses its own

distinct subculture, derived especially from the misogynists of the so-called

“manosphere” and from online discussion forums such as 4chan, 8chan and Reddit.

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After the election, the alt right moved from online activism into the real world,

forming real-world groups and organizations and engaging in tactics such as

targeting college campuses. The alt right also expanded its online propaganda

efforts, especially through podcasting.

Other white supremacists—neo-Nazis, traditional white supremacists, racist

skinheads, white supremacist religious sects, and white supremacist prison

gangs—have also continued their activities. Some white supremacists, such as

neo-Nazis, seem to have been buoyed by the alt right to some extent, while

others— most notably racist skinheads—may experience a loss of potential

recruits at the hands of the alt right.

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Violence and crime represent the most serious problems emanating from the

white supremacist movement. White supremacists have killed more people in

recent years than any other type of domestic extremist (54% of all domestic

extremist-related murders in the past 10 years). They are also a troubling source

of domestic terror incidents (including 13 plots or attacks within the past five

years).

Murders and terror plots represent only the tip of the iceberg of white

supremacist violence, as there are many more incidents involving attempted

murders, assaults, weapons and explosives violations, violence against women,

drug-related crimes and more.

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The Alt Right

Newest white supremacist movement.

Influences:

Paleoconservatism

Neo-Nazism and Fascism

Identitarianism

Renegade Conservatives

Right-wing Conspiracy Theorists

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The Subculture of the Alt Right

An ideology and a subculture.

The “Manosphere”

The Chan Subculture

The (((Echo)))

Podcasts

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The Catch-88 Paradox

The Alt Right-Alt Lite Split.

Optics and Backlashes

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White Supremacist Movements

In the shadow of the Alt Right.

Five Segments:

Neo-Nazis

Racist Skinheads

Traditional White Supremacists

Christian Identity and Odinism

White Supremacist Prison Gangs

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2018 Murder and Extremism Report Summary

In 2018, domestic extremists killed at least 50 people. Every perpetrator had ties

to at least one right-wing extremist movement, although one had recently begun

supporting Islamist extremism.

2017: 37

2016: 72

2015: 70

The 50 deaths make 2018 the fourth-deadliest year on record since 1970.

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2018 Murder and Extremism Report Summary (continued)

ADL’s Center on Extremism, which has aggregated data going back to 1970,

shows that over the last decade, a total of 73.3 percent of all extremist-related

fatalities can be linked to domestic right-wing extremists, while 23.4 percent can

be attributed to Islamic extremists. The remaining 3.2 percent were carried out by

extremists who did not fall into either category.

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Trends in Extremist Activity

Increases across the board.

Primary Activity in Colorado:

Anti-Semitism

White Supremacist Propaganda

Hate Crimes

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Anti-Semitic Incidents

Number of incidents, including acts of vandalism, harassment and assault:

2018: 39

2017: 57

2016: 45

2015: 18

2014: 10

2013: 9

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Boulder Man Arrested for Targeting Jews33

Anti-Semitic Trolling

White supremacist platforms are weaponizing lists of Jews and creating fake profiles.

Vanguard News Network – August 2019

Fake Jewish Profiles – 4chan & Twitter – August 2019

List of Progressive Jews – 4chan & Twitter – July 2019

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White Supremacist Propaganda and Rallies

White supremacist propaganda nearly doubled on college campuses during the 2017-

2018 academic year. White supremacists are increasingly targeting public spaces.

At least 72 incidents in Colorado in 2018

– Half of incidents in Aug./Sept.

– Identity Evropa/Patriot Front

At least 24 incidents in Colorado in 2019

Thirteen college campuses targeted

during ‘18-’19 school yr., including UCD

Fliers, banner drops, rallies

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Examples: Fliers36

Examples: Rallies37

Examples: Turning Point USA Rally, Feb. 2018, CSU38

Hate Crimes

2018 Colorado Hate Crimes

August 2019 report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation:

139 reported hate crimes in 2018 in Colorado; 96 in 2017

24 cases of religion-based bias, 15 against Jews/Jewish institutions

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What Is a Hate Crime?

A hate crime is■ Criminal act

■ Against person or property

■ Victim is intentionally selected

■ Because of the victim’s actual or perceived:

Race Religion Disability

National Origin Gender Identity

Sexual Orientation Gender

Immutable CharacteristicsReligion

Race

Nationality

Ethnicity

Gender

Gender Identity

Sexual Orientation

Disability

Hate Crime Quiz

Q: The largest category of hate crime offenses

reported to the FBI in 2017 were based on…

A. Race/Ethnicity

B. Religion

C. Sexual Orientation

D. Gender Identity

E. Disability

Hate Crime Quiz

Q: The largest category of hate crime offenses

reported in the FBI in 2017 were based on…

A. Race/Ethnicity

B. Religion

C. Sexual Orientation

D. Gender Identity

E. Disability

- Racial bias accounted for 57.6% of all single-bias hate crimes in 2017

Hate Crime Quiz

Q: What percentage of the LGBT population lives

in states that have hate crimes laws covering

sexual orientation and gender identity?

A. 40%

B. 53%

C. 75%

D. 24%

Hate Crime Quiz

Q: What percentage of the LGBT population lives

in states that have hate crimes laws covering

sexual orientation and gender identity?

A. 40%

B. 53%

C. 75%

D. 24%

- 40% live in states that cover sexual orientation and gender identity; 72% live in states that cover only sexual orientation. Source: Movement Advancement Project

Hate Crime Quiz

Q: Hate crimes motivated by religious bias account

for 21.8% of all incidents reported in 2017.

Which religion was targeted most?

A. Islam

B. Judaism

C. Christianity

D. Sikhism

E. Atheism/Agnosticism

Hate Crime Quiz

Q: Hate crimes motivated by religious bias account

for 20.1% of all incidents reported in 2017.

Which religion was targeted most?

A. Islam

B. Judaism

C. Christianity

D. Sikh

E. Atheism/Agnosticism

- Anti-Jewish bias accounted for 60% of all hate crimes motivated by a religious bias in 2017

Hate Crime Quiz

Q: True or False: Bias crimes are often perpetuated

in groups?

A. True

A. True

B. False

Hate Crime Quiz

Q: True or False: Bias crimes are often perpetuated

in groups?

A. True

B. False

- Bias crimes are often perpetuated in groups because:

1. Diffusion of responsibility – no one person takes

the blame2. Groups seem to generate courage, particularly amongst those who fit the description of “cowardly”

*Note: groups tend to exacerbate the viciousness of the crime

Hate Crime Law

➢ Number of States with Hate Crimes Laws?

- 46 states & the District of Columbia

- 5 states without laws: AR, GA, IN, SC & WY

➢ Most Recently Enacted Federal Law

- 2009 Hate Crimes Prevention Act

➢ Working Definition

- A felony or misdemeanor motivated in whole or

in part by hate, bias or bigotry

➢ Requires underlying crime

Overview of Hate Crimes Laws

Colorado Statute Bias-Motivated CrimesC.R.S. § 18-9-121

Colorado Statute uses the words “ancestry” and

“color” instead of ethnicity.

Colorado Statute does not include gender.

Bias-Motivated Harassment Statute

C.R.S. § 18-9-111

Hate Crimes

Hate crimes increased in 2015 through 2017 after a ten-year declining trend.

Nationwide: 7,175 incidents in 2017; 6,121 incidents in 2016; 5,850 in 2015.

Colorado: 106 incidents in 2017; 104 incidents in 2016; 107 incidents in 2015

Three largest categories: race-based, religion-based, sexual-orientation based hate crimes

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2017 FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR)

2017 2016

Total Reported Incidents 7,175 6,121

Racial Bias/Ethnicity/Nat’l Origin 4,131 3,498

Anti-Black 2,013 1,739

Anti-White 741 720

Anti-Native American 251 154

Anti-Hispanic 427 344

Sexual Orientation 1,130 1,076

Gender Identity 119 124

Religion 1,564 1,273

Anti-Jewish 938 684

Anti-Islamic 273 307

Anti-Catholic 73 62

Disability 116 70

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2017 Reported Colorado Hate Crimes

2017 2016

Race/Ethnicity 61 67

Sexual Orientation 18 23

Religion 26 19

Gender Identity 1 0

Disability 1 0

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H.E.A.T. MapHate, Extremism, Anti-Semitism, Terrorism

PYRAMID OF HATE

A World of Difference® Institute

Stereotyping, Insensitive Remarks, Fear of Differences, Non-Inclusive Language, Microaggressions

BIASED ATTITUDES

PYRAMID OF HATE



BIASED ATTITUDES

PYRAMID OF HATE


ACTS OF BIAS

Bullying, Ridicule, Name-calling, Slurs/ Epithets, Social Avoidance, and De-humanization, Biased/Belittling Jokes


BIASED ATTITUDES

PYRAMID OF HATE


ACTS OF BIAS


DISCRIMINATIONEconomic, Political, Educational, Employment, Housing & Segregation, Criminal justice disparities


BIASED ATTITUDES

PYRAMID OF HATE


ACTS OF BIAS



BIASED MOTIVATED VIOLENCE

Murder, Rape, Assault, Arson, Terrorism, Vandalism, Desecration, Threats


BIASED ATTITUDES

PYRAMID OF HATE


ACTS OF BIAS



BIASED MOTIVATED VIOLENCE

Murder, Rape, Assault, Arson, Terrorism, Vandalism, Desecration, Threats

GENOCIDEThe act or intent to deliberately and systematically annihilate an entire people

What is ADL Doing?

Education

Words to Action; No Place for Hate®

Public Policy

Domestic terrorism; NO HATE Act; cyber hate (Backspace Hate Initiative)

Boulder Municipal Hate Crime Ordinance

Law Enforcement Partnerships

Attorney General

Boulder District Attorney

Trainings

Coalition Building

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Colorado Coalition Against Hate66

American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado (ACLU-CO)American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Region (ADL)Asian Pacific Development CenterThe Center on ColfaxColorado Cross-Disability Coalition Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC)Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy & Research Organization (CLLARO)Colorado Resilience CollaborativeColorado SikhsInterfaith Alliance of ColoradoMatthew Shepard FoundationMeet the Middle EastMulticultural Mosaic FoundationNAACP – Aurora BranchNAACP CO-MT-WY State ConferenceOne ColoradoOut Boulder County

What More Can Be Done?

Use the bully pulpit

Increase government transparency and understanding

Resource to the threat

Better information sharing between public/private sectors

Invest in prevention

Consider the necessity and feasibility of a criminal domestic terrorism statute

Additional legislation

Urge technology companies to be a more robust part of the solution

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The State of Hate in America - Academy LL · Over 15,000 K-12 educators acquired skills to teach anti-bias concepts and support ... especially through podcasting. Other white supremacists—neo-Nazis,