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ADL Condemns Hateful Survey Distributed by Wyoming Educator; Calls for Student Respect and Inclusion

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

ADL Applauds CU Board of Regents Vote Rejecting Divestment from Israel

The Mountain States Regional Office of the Anti-Defamation League today applauded the decision of the University of Colorado Board of Regents reaffirming the school’s investment policies and refusing a request that the university divest from companies that do business in Israel. Over the past year, an activist appeared at public meetings of the Board of Regents asking that the university

Colorado and Wyoming Experience “Extremely Troubling” Growth in Anti-Semitic Incidents

Following a consistent trend over the last several years, the number of anti-Semitic incidents in the United States increased slightly in 2010, with a total of 1,239 incidents of assaults, vandalism and harassment reported during the calendar year, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). In Colorado and Wyoming, however, the number of incidents rose significantly. The ADL Audit of Anti-Semitic

ADL Condemns Alleged Colorado Hate Vandalism

In response to the reported vandalism of three school buses with swastikas and anti-gay slurs at Grant Family Farms, three civil rights and community organizations condemned the hateful messages and expressed gratitude toward the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office for its quick and responsive actions investigating this incident as a bias-motivated crime. The following statement was issued by Scott L. Levin,

ADL Applauds Decision Ending Douglas County Voucher Program

Responding to the issuance of an injunction by a Denver District Court halting the Douglas County School District voucher program, Scott L. Levin, Mountain States Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League issued the following statement: The Anti-Defamation League applauds the decision of the Denver District Court halting the unconstitutional voucher program instituted by the Douglas County School District.  We are