Antisemitism is rising in the U.S. and globally, driven by viral online rhetoric and more frequent real-world incidents. The ADL reports that 2025 was the third-highest year for recorded antisemitic incidents since 1979. USA TODAY's Extremely Normal examines how extremist ideas enter mainstream discourse and asks readers to propose concrete steps to counter antisemitism and related violence.
Antisemitism Is Surging in the U.S. — How Should We Stop It? Share Your Solutions
People dance under Israeli flags as they gather for a commemorative event organized by the Jewish community to honor the lives lost in the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, in Trafalgar Square, London on Oct. 5, 2025. Israeli and Hamas negotiators were converging on Cairo Sunday for talks to end nearly two years of war in Gaza, with Israel's leader expressing hope that hostages held in the devastated territory could be released within days.
Antisemitism is rising across the United States and globally, driven by viral online rhetoric, conspiracy theories and an increase in real-world incidents.
What's driving the increase?
Online platforms are amplifying antisemitic stereotypes and conspiracies, while public debate about the U.S.-Israel relationship — especially among younger Americans — has shifted. Influencers and some elected figures on both the far left and far right sometimes use coded or explicit language that normalizes prejudice and encourages broader acceptance of hateful ideas.
Recent data
"2025 was the third-highest year on record for antisemitic incidents since the Anti-Defamation League began tracking them in 1979."
The latest episode of Extremely Normal, a USA TODAY series that examines how extremist ideas seep into mainstream discourse, explores this trend. The episode includes interviews with individuals accused of promoting antisemitic views and presses them on their words and actions.
We want your solutions
What concrete steps should communities, platforms, institutions and policymakers take to combat antisemitism and reduce the risk of violence? We invite practical, evidence-based recommendations and personal perspectives on effective responses.
How to submit: Use our submission form, email [email protected] with the subject line "Forum antisemitism", or leave a voicemail at (202) 655-3923. We may publish a selection of responses and may follow up with contributors.
About the reporting: Will Carless covers extremism and emerging issues for USA TODAY and hosts Extremely Normal.
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