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New Hampshire Libertarian Party's Antisemitic Tweet Cause Outrage

The Libertarian Party of New Hampshire has come under criticism for posting controversial tweets mocking the Holocaust and the death of Senator John McCain. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu spoke out about the tweets on CNN, calling them “horribly insulting.”

In one tweet from Aug. 25, which was the anniversary of the death of Senator John McCain, the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire wrote “Happy Holidays” in a tweet that included a photo of Meghan McCain crying over her father’s casket. In another tweet from Aug. 26, which has since been deleted, the party wrote: “6 million dollar minimum wage or you’re antisemitic.”

The StopAntisemitism organization called out the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire by retweeting that tweet and responding: “Is the systemic murder of 6 million Jews supposed to be humorous @LPNH?”

Investigation into Antisemitic Banner Underway in Southern California

Officials at the University of California, Davis are investigating after a banner containing racist and antisemitic statements was displayed on an overpass over the weekend.

According to a campus statement, four white men wearing black clothing and masks displayed the banner over the Highway 113 bicycle overpass on Sunday. A similar incident reportedly also took place the previous weekend.

The watchdog organization StopAntisemitism tweeted about the incident on August 27th.

University police said the action was a hate incident of concern to the campus community."We are sickened that anyone would invest any time in such cowardly acts of hate and intimidation. They have no place here," said chancellor Gary May. "White supremacy, hate and intimidation have no place here."

In a separate statement, Davis Mayor Lucas Frerichs said he was disturbed to see the photos of the banners hung from the overpass. 

"Hate has no place in Davis, and a common denominator to Holocaust deniers is Anti-Semitism. As Mayor, I stand in support w/our Jewish community in Davis, UCD & beyond," Frerichs said.

No further details about the incidents were immediately available.

May also urged the community to reach out to campus resources for support, including Student Health and Counseling Service, the Academic and Staff Assistance Program and the Ombuds Office.

Tempe Area School District Failed to Stop Antisemitic Harassment of Students

The Deptartment of Education found the Kyrene School District, under the leadership of Principal James Martin, failed to appropriately protect an Altadena Middle School student in Ahwatukee from months of antisemitic harassment.

Staten Island Teens Wanted for Grand Larceny After Stealing Boy's Kippah

A group of teens chased a 13-year-old boy off a bus in Staten Island and then took his yarmulke, police said Tuesday.

The victim was on the S79 bus on Hylan Boulevard near Ebbitts Street on July 21 when three unidentified teens —- two males and a female — approached, officials said. They fled after the incident. The 13-year-old victim was not injured.

Police asked for help identifying the teens. They’re believed to be 16 to 18 years old. The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating.

Tips can be submitted topolice by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577.