The Mountain States Office of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) expressed deep disappointment with the 5-4 vote of the House State, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee yesterday that rejected a bill to establish civil unions in Colorado. Scott L. Levin, ADL’s Mountain States Regional Director, issued the following statement: ADL is deeply disappointed by both the Committee vote rejecting the civil

The Anti-Defamation League Mountain States Office applauded the leadership of Governor John Hickenlooper in announcing that he will call the Colorado Legislature into special session to have a full and fair debate and vote on Senate Bill 2, which would establish civil unions in Colorado.  Governor Hickenlooper took this step after the leadership of the Colorado House of Representatives took

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today decried the vandalism of a Colorado Springs synagogue, which was discovered this morning. The vandalism reportedly included swastikas and the words “Happy 4:20” painted on the synagogue’s walls, sign and doors. April 20 is Adolf Hitler’s birthday.  Neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups have a history of staging events or carrying out hateful actions on or

On March 22, 2012, Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law a bill that will ensure that the Colorado pupil enrollment count day does not conflict with religious holidays.  Attending the signing ceremony were ADL Senior Associate Director Joyce Rubin and ADL Board Member Gary Rand. Three times in the past few years, the October 1 count day has fallen on

In response to the distribution of a homophobic and sexist survey to students by a Buffalo, Wyoming school guidance counselor and football coach, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) expressed shock and disappointment that the educator betrayed his obligation to contribute to a respectful environment for students.  ADL also called upon the district and school administration to prioritize student respect and inclusion