Rep. Ritchie Torres - I Won’t Stand by Idly as Antisemitic Violence Goes Unchecked and Unpunished

 

I need to talk to you about something serious. This year, antisemitic violence has risen to the highest levels ever recorded by the Anti-Defamation League. Just this past month, antisemitism has proliferated on Twitter because of Elon Musk's changes to virtually allow (and seemingly even welcome) hate-speech without consequence. The data shows that terms associated with Jewish people are being tweeted over 5,000 times per hour. I won’t stand by idly as antisemitic violence goes unchecked and unpunished, and I know you won’t either. So today, I’m hoping you’ll stand with me in condemning antisemitism by adding your name to my urgent petition today. I’m counting on 3,000 signatures by midnight. » STAND WITH RITCHIE: CONDEMN ANTISEMITIC HATE SPEECH & VIOLENCE NOW » This latest surge of attacks is no accident. Antisemitism is fueled by a constant barrage of conspiracy theories and lies too often told about the Jewish community. But combating antisemitism is not the sole responsibility of the Jewish community – it is a moral burden that all of us should bear. So please, can I count on you to stand with me and add your name to condemn antisemitism in communities across the country? » Thank you, Ritchie Torres