Now that the Texas Legislature’s session is in full swing, so are ADL’s Texas offices, working to fight online hate through the agency’s Backspace Hate™ initiative. The initiative supports victims and targets of online hate and harassment by raising awareness and working to pass legislation to better hold perpetrators accountable for their actions. In particular, ADL is working with legislators

The Southwest Region partnered with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) February 1 to present “Voting Rights in Texas: Part II,” the second part of a series featuring Dr. Bob Stein, Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science at Rice University, Faculty Director of the Center for Civic Engagement, Fellow in Urban Politics at the Baker Institute for

Mark R. Trachtenberg became chair of ADL’s Southwest Regional Board January 1. A partner at Haynes and Boone, LLP, Mark has been a longtime, outstanding member of ADL’s board serving as chair of its Civil Rights Committee, Vice Chair of its board, and author of several amicus briefs filed by ADL on issues important to the agency. Mark told ADL’s

In its 107-year history, ADL has confronted the worst of human inclinations. We have done so knowing that our efforts are backstopped by America’s longstanding (albeit imperfect) democratic institutions. Yesterday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol caused some to question the soundness of such reliance. The riotous intrusion was caused by disinformation and incitement campaigns, surging extremist activity, and a willingness

ADL’s Southwest Region was very active in cyberspace in 2020!  We produced 25 virtual programs and co-produced nine more reaching thousands of viewers.   Click on one of the links below to view a program you might have missed. An Evening with Songwriter and Artist Wrabel Disparate Impact of COVID on Communities of Color Conversation with Houston NAACP Executive Director –