Adam Katz talks with WBZ CBS News Boston
Blue Square Alliance Against Hate (formerly Foundation to Combat Antisemitism) President Adam Katz shares with WBZ Boston how the organization is using the power of media, partnerships, and community engagement to unite Americans against hate.
BSA’s Adam Katz on rise in antisemitic violence with Boston’s Channel 7 News
Blue Square Alliance Against Hate (formerly the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism) President Adam Katz joins Kimberly Bookman and WHDH Channel 7 News to discuss how our Command Center data powers our work to move people from from the sidelines to join the fight against hate.
When Remembrance Is Exploited: Antisemitic Narratives Spike Around Memorial Day
Memorial Day has become an opportunistic flashpoint for antisemitic conspiracy theories online. New data shows a disturbing surge in explicitly hateful content tied to the holiday.
False Flag Operation Claims and Antisemitic Rhetoric After the Jewish Museum Shooting in D.C.
Following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington, D.C., some social media users began claiming the attack was a false flag operation staged to generate sympathy for Jews and justify Israeli actions. In its aftermath, false flag conspiracy theories rooted in longstanding antisemitic tropes quickly gained traction across online platforms.
Animal Emojis Are Reviving Nazi-Era Tropes Online
Animal emojis once weaponized by Nazi propaganda are resurging in today’s antisemitic online rhetoric. Our latest analysis reveals explosive growth in rat, pig, snake and octopus emojis used to dehumanize Jews across mainstream platforms.
When Hate Goes Viral: Barstool Bar Incident Ignites Extremist Networks and Online Fundraising
A viral antisemitic incident at a Philadelphia bar triggered national outrage—and a troubling wave of online hate. What began as a local encounter has morphed into a magnet for extremists, conspiracy theorists, and fundraising off bigotry.
BSA Study: Jewish Hate Has Escalated In The US—But Could Be Slowing
Antisemitism in the US has risen dramatically, with one in four American adults now exhibiting prejudice toward Jewish people and skepticism about antisemitism—an increase of 26 million people in just 18 months. Despite slight recent improvements, harmful beliefs remain entrenched.
From Trend to Hate: The Hidden Language of Emojis Online
Emojis are no longer just playful visuals—they’re being used to spread hate. From 🧃 and 🦎 to 🔻 and 🙋, online communities are embedding antisemitic and conspiratorial messages in everyday symbols to avoid detection.
Conspiracy Myth Deep Dive: The Blood Libel
The blood libel hasn’t disappeared—it’s adapted. In modern times, it reemerges as claims that Jews deliberately harm the innocent, echoing old antisemitic myths.
Ask Grok Introduced on X: What Does This Mean for Misinformation?
X’s new AI feature, “Ask @Grok,” has quickly become a central player in online discourse—fielding millions of user questions across all topics. But as antisemitism-related prompts surge, Grok finds itself simultaneously challenging hateful narratives and being manipulated to echo them.
Meta’s Moderation Rollback: A Gateway to Hate
Meta’s rollback of content moderation has opened the door to dangerous hate speech across its platforms. With leaked materials revealing shocking examples of now-permitted posts, experts warn this policy shift will fuel a rise in antisemitic and other hateful content—mirroring troubling trends seen on X.
‘Jews Control’ Conspiracy Theory: Trends and Shifts
The phrase “Jews control ____” reflects one of the oldest conspiracy theories, used online in moderate amounts for over a decade—until 2022. Since then, its usage has surged, growing from around 10,000 mentions per month to 45,000 this past month, the highest in five years.