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    Anti-Defamation League
    Non-profit

    Anti-Defamation League

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    "Combattere l'odio per il bene"

    Founded September 1913 605 Third Avenue, New York City CEO: Jonathan Greenblatt

    Informazioni

    The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is a nonprofit civil rights organization headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1913, it works to combat antisemitism and all forms of bigotry through research, education, advocacy, and litigation. With 25 regional offices across the United States, an office in Israel, and staff in Europe, the ADL monitors extremist groups, provides anti-bias training, and pushes for policy changes. Its Center for Technology & Society, established in 2017, focuses on online hate and harassment.

    The ADL's influence extends to shaping federal policy and law enforcement practices. It played a key role in the landmark Sines v. Kessler case, helping secure over $26 million in verdicts against white supremacists responsible for the 2017 Unite the Right rally. The organization has also advocated for legislation like the Stop Hiding Hate Act in New York, which requires social media companies to disclose their content moderation practices.

    In fiscal year 2024, the ADL reported record revenue of $163 million, with contributions making up 99.7 percent of that total. The organization employs roughly 450 to 500 staff and maintains a significant lobbying presence in Washington, D.C. Its positions on Israel-related issues, including the view that some criticism of Israel crosses into antisemitism, have generated both influence and internal dissent.

    Missione

    The ADL's mission, unchanged since its founding, is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. The organization holds that combating one form of prejudice requires confronting all forms of bigotry. It pursues this through research, education, advocacy, and litigation, aiming to protect democratic values and build a society free from hate.

    Storia

    L'ADL nacque all'ombra del caso Leo Frank. Nel 1913, Frank, un manager ebraico di una fabbrica ad Atlanta, fu ingiustamente condannato per l'omicidio di una ragazza di 13 anni. Dopo che la sua condanna a morte fu commutata, una folla lo linciò nel 1915. Il caso rivelò l'antisemitismo dilagante nella società americana, spingendo l'avvocato Sigmund Livingston a proporre una nuova organizzazione sotto l'egida di B'nai B'rith. I primi sforzi dell'ADL miravano a contrastare le rappresentazioni diffamatorie degli ebrei su giornali, libri e opere teatrali. Negli anni '40, lanciò operazioni di ricerca su larga scala per scoprire i sostenitori nazisti e i gruppi dell'odio negli Stati Uniti, condividendo i risultati con agenzie governative e stampa.

    Nei decenni del dopoguerra, l'ADL ampliò il suo lavoro per i diritti civili. Nel 1948, presentò un amicus brief in McCollum v. Board of Education sostenendo l'opposizione all'istruzione religiosa nelle scuole pubbliche. Benjamin Epstein, allora direttore nazionale, si unì a Martin Luther King Jr. e Robert Kennedy in un incontro alla Casa Bianca nel 1963. L'ADL lottò anche contro le quote che limitavano l'ammissione degli studenti ebrei nei college. Nel 2009, divenne indipendente da B'nai B'rith e abbreviò il suo nome. Sotto Jonathan Greenblatt, che assunse la direzione nel 2015, l'organizzazione modernizzò il suo approccio, aggiungendo un centro incentrato sulla tecnologia e acquisendo la rete di investitori JLens nel 2022. L'ADL fornì competenze e supporto finanziario per la causa legale contro gli organizzatori del raduno Unite the Right del 2017, che fruttò oltre 26 milioni di dollari in danni.

    Suddivisioni

    ADL Center for Technology & Society

    Fondato nel 2017 per combattere l'odio e le molestie online attraverso ricerca, monitoraggio e mitigazione.

    ADL Center for Anti-Semitism

    Finanziato da una sovvenzione importante della Omidyar Foundation, focalizzato su ricerca e advocacy.

    ADL Library and Archives

    Vaste collezioni che documentano gruppi dell'odio e la storia dei diritti civili, supervisionate da archivisti professionisti.

    Government Relations Office

    Ufficio di Washington, D.C. che gestisce l'advocacy per le politiche federali.

    Persone note

    Sigmund Livingston

    Founder and first National Chair · 1913-1940

    Founded the ADL under B'nai B'rith in response to the Leo Frank lynching.

    Jonathan Greenblatt

    CEO · 2015-present

    Revitalized the ADL, founded the Center for Technology & Society, and expanded its budget to record levels.

    Abraham Foxman

    National Director · 1987-2015

    Led the ADL for nearly three decades, overseeing its growth and response to global antisemitism.

    Benjamin Epstein

    National Director · 1950s-1970s

    Stood alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy at a White House meeting in 1963.

    Traguardi

    1913

    ADL founded in Chicago by Sigmund Livingston under B'nai B'rith.

    1942

    Henry Ford, who previously promoted antisemitic propaganda, sent a letter to the ADL renouncing hate-mongering.

    1948

    Filed amicus brief in McCollum v. Board of Education against religious instruction in public schools.

    1963

    National Director Benjamin Epstein stood with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy at the White House.

    2009

    Became independent of B'nai B'rith and changed name to Anti-Defamation League.

    2015

    Jonathan Greenblatt recruited as CEO to revitalize the organization.

    2017

    Founded Center for Technology & Society; provided support for lawsuit against Unite the Right rally organizers.

    2021

    Sines v. Kessler verdicts totaled over $26 million against white supremacist defendants.

    2022

    Acquired JLens, a Jewish values-based investor network.

    2024

    Revenue reached a record $163 million; hired lobbying firm Ballard Partners.

    Fonti

    Info Organizzazione

    Fondata
    September 1913
    Sede
    605 Third Avenue, New York City
    Paese
    United States
    CEO
    Jonathan Greenblatt
    Tipo
    Non-profit
    Tipo
    Nonprofit
    Fondata
    September 1913
    Sede
    605 Third Avenue, New York City
    Paese
    Stati Uniti
    Fondatore
    Sigmund Livingston
    Revenue (2024)
    $163 million
    Endowment
    $67.1 million
    Dipendenti
    ~500

    Finanze

    Entrate
    $163 million
    Dotazione
    $67.1 million
    Dipendenti
    500

    Sito Ufficiale

    www.adl.org/

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