Going on Offense: Fighting Antisemitism In Legal, Policy and Social Media Arenas (March 24, 2020)
Channel: Jewish Funders Network
Date: 2020-03-27

The technologies that have “flattened the globe” also ease the ability to organize for those who seek to stoke hate against Jews and Israel. And too frequently of late, online activity turns into real-world attacks and hate-filled rallies—places like Charlottesville, Pittsburgh, Christchurch, and Poway are now associated with indelible images of tragedy. Efforts to combat this kind of organization on social media and in other corners of the Internet is a massive challenge, being slowly addressed through civil society, legal action, and lobbying for laws that better address the challenges contemporary technologies and behavior present. This session convenes lawyers, funders, activists, and lobbyists to examine: What the law actually says about free speech and hate speech, and how to hold social media/Internet companies accountable to create a safer environment; The role of legal action—such as Sines v. Kessler (Integrity First for America’s case against the leaders of the Charlottesville rally)—in fighting white nationalists;How Jew hatred has become more socially acceptable in cyberspace and what can be done about it; Public and policymaker campaigns for legislative change, including legislation targeting BDS supporters and commercial boycotts of Israel. 
Speakers: Rachel Fish of Foundation to Combat Antisemitism; Dillion Hosier of Israeli-American Civic Action Network; Dave Sifry of the Anti-Defamation League; Amy Spitalnick of Integrity First for America