IFA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to defending democratic norms. We sued the neo-Nazis and white supremacists who attacked Charlottesville. #SueANazi
@CvilleAreaCF@CongregateVille None of this would have been possible without our incredible supporters and partners. We are very grateful.
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Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a happy, healthy, and more just 2023. 6/6
Earlier this year, we shared an important update on the future of IFA and the ongoing fight against violent white supremacy and extremism. https://t.co/SpSLhUcIL0 1/
5 years ago this week, white supremacists descended on Charlottesville for two days of violence & terror.
Shortly after, our plaintiffs filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the organizers - & through IFA, thousands supported their successful fight for justice & accountability.
@CvilleAreaCF@CongregateVille The fight against violent extremism certainly continues. But at a crucial moment, our Charlottesville case provided a rare example of accountability and justice. It sent a message that will resonate long after the case is over: There are consequences for violent hate. 5/
I was honored to attend last week’s @WhiteHouse roundtable on antisemitism — and I’m heartened that the administration is now launching an inter-agency group to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate. Full @PressSec statement —>
Grateful to have been a part of the @WhiteHouse roundtable on antisemitism today with the @SecondGentleman, @AmbassadorRice, @StateSEAS, & other key admin leaders. The fight against increasingly normalized antisemitism is at the core of the fight against antidemocratic extremism.
IFA’s @amyspitalnick spoke to @AP on the normalization of antisemitism:
“What’s even more dangerous than Nazis with torches chanting ‘Jews will not replace us’ is political leaders espousing those same conspiracy theories in increasingly normalized ways” https://t.co/aPlKwLBDKq
The white supremacist who massacred 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket in May pleaded guilty to all state charges against him in Erie County Court on Monday morning. https://t.co/G0dA05Skti
There’s still a lot to learn. But today is #TransDayOfRemembrance — and five people were just murdered at a gay club, at a moment when the LGBTQ community is increasingly targeted with vile, dehumanizing policies and rhetoric.
A Senate Homeland Security Committee report found that social media companies like Meta & TikTok and certain federal agencies are not adequately addressing the growing threat of domestic extremism — especially white supremacist & anti-government extremists https://t.co/o7ePtorNej
D’Sean Perry, a linebacker and defensive end, was one of the victims killed in Sunday night’s shooting at UVa, his father Sean Perry confirmed to The Daily Progress on Monday https://t.co/PZhNckwLzU
Tonight marks 84 yrs since #Kristallnacht. And while yesterday’s rejection of many extremist candidates & policies should give us real hope, our fight against fascism & hate here is just getting started.
I’m joining Chicago’s Anshe Emet tonight to discuss https://t.co/cLCArTeANJ
84 years ago tonight, Nazi mobs throughout Germany & Austria smashed the windows of Jewish businesses—showering the streets with broken glass and terrorizing the community.
Truly commemorating #Kristallnacht requires us to recommit to fight fascism & antisemitism here at home.
And our friends at @WStatesCenter released a useful guide on voter intimidation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories — so that you’re prepared for whatever you may encounter. https://t.co/rtyqzBIgCf
If you encounter any issues, or have any questions, call @866OURVOTE - the @LawyersComm Election Protection hotline.
Help is available in a number of languages, and you can also text or chat online. More here: https://t.co/XQZdWMhBoW #ElectionDay