Still, Debra Guzman, director of an American organization, the Human Rights Information Network, called the Internet "a utopia for all kinds of hate groups, from neo-Nazis to anarchists" who are "targeting teen-age males with this propaganda."
We felt that it was time to do something
to stop the defamation of Anarchists in the
media. We first called this web site the
Anarchist Anti-Defamation League with the
mission of countering the defamation of
anarchists and anarchy by those who should
know better in the national media
Many journalists have little understanding
about the history and theory of anarchism.
Few seem to even be aware that "anarchy"
was something more than a synonym for a "state
of lawless violence". Our intent with
media is threefold: First, to personally
contact media people who use the word "anarchy"
or "anarchist" in a disparaging
way and acquaint them with the greater meaning
of the word. Secondly to document the defamation
of anarchists by the media. Third, to be
a resource for those with a desire for more
information about anarchy.
See: A Quick Guide to Anarchy for Journalists
On April 16, 1998 we received an email from
Jill Kahn Meltzer advising us "that
the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
has the exclusive right to use the name ANTI-DEFAMATION
LEAGUE". [The Story]. We think they are wrong but decided not
to fight them. [See: comments we have received] We continue to document the defamation
of anarchy and anarchists by the media and
support the direct confrontation of those
who defame anarchists and anarchy.
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