Anti-Defamation League takes down extremism research after Musk leads backlash
8 hours ago
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- The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) removed over 1,000 pages of extremism research from its website following backlash from right-wing influencers and Elon Musk.
- The deleted 'glossary of extremism' provided background on racist, antisemitic, and hateful groups and ideologies, now redirecting to a general extremism research page.
- Elon Musk and right-wing accounts criticized the ADL for entries like Turning Point USA and Christian Identity, falsely conflating the latter with mainstream Christianity.
- The ADL stated the removal was to update outdated entries and address misuse, aiming for more effective research presentation without directly addressing the backlash.
- The ADL faces criticism for prioritizing pro-Israel policies and defending Musk, leading to donor losses and executive resignations.
- Musk has repeatedly attacked the ADL, calling it a 'hate group' and threatening legal action over its documentation of antisemitism on his platform.
- The ADL previously defended Musk against accusations of fascist-style salutes, describing them as an 'awkward gesture.'
- Musk also supported a right-wing campaign to boycott Netflix over a transgender character in an animated show.