Difference between revisions of "Anti-Defamation League"
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[[Image:Adl logo.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The ADL logo]] | [[Image:Adl logo.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The ADL logo]] | ||
| − | The '''Anti-Defamation League''' ('''ADL''') is a [[Jewish]] organization | + | The '''Anti-Defamation League''' ('''ADL''') is a [[liberal]], far left, [[Jewish]] organization alleging to fight [[anti-Semitism]] and defend the state of [[Israel]]. They also claim to fight against many other forms discrimination, and monitor extremist groups and their rhetoric with regard to the immigration debate. But they sometimes attack mainstream conservatives. Their stance on prayer in secular schools is that it is "unconstitutional." |
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| + | Their mission is to: {{cquote|"The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens."}} | ||
== Links == | == Links == | ||
[http://www.adl.org/main_about_adl.asp ADL official site] | [http://www.adl.org/main_about_adl.asp ADL official site] | ||
[[Category: Organizations]] | [[Category: Organizations]] | ||
Revision as of 15:12, July 24, 2008
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is a liberal, far left, Jewish organization alleging to fight anti-Semitism and defend the state of Israel. They also claim to fight against many other forms discrimination, and monitor extremist groups and their rhetoric with regard to the immigration debate. But they sometimes attack mainstream conservatives. Their stance on prayer in secular schools is that it is "unconstitutional."
Their mission is to:
| “ | "The immediate object of the League is to stop, by appeals to reason and conscience and, if necessary, by appeals to law, the defamation of the Jewish people. Its ultimate purpose is to secure justice and fair treatment to all citizens alike and to put an end forever to unjust and unfair discrimination against and ridicule of any sect or body of citizens." | ” |