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Special Report
When Charities Betray America: How “Pro-Palestinian” Protest Groups Promote Anti-Americanism
A study of the online rhetoric from major “pro-Palestinian” groups and activists in the United States before and after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, concludes that…
by Ryan Mauro on March 26, 2025

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When Charities Betray America: Methodology
The data collection process consisted of analyzing thousands of online posts published by 496 U.S.-based, “pro-Palestinian” groups and activists with significant audiences and involvement in protests. The scope included X,…
by Ryan Mauro on March 26, 2025

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When Charities Betray America: Examples of Anti-American and Anti-Police Hate Speech
While anti-Israel activists often attempt to disguise the true meaning of these slogans by emphasizing their connection to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, analysis reveals that these inciteful slogans…
by Ryan Mauro on March 26, 2025

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When Charities Betray America: Analysis of Engagement Levels
Throughout the 15-month period since October 7, 2023, the posts that included the anti-American and anti-police keywords we analyzed generated an overall engagement of 4.2 million, which includes shares, comments,…
by Ryan Mauro on March 26, 2025

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When Charities Betray America: Three Organizational Examples
We reviewed the rhetoric of three of the most active “pro-Palestinian” groups to identify changing degrees of anti-Americanism on the organizational level. The three groups we chose were Within Our…
by Ryan Mauro on March 26, 2025

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When Charities Betray America: Prevalence of Charities Among These Radical Groups
The three groups just discussed in detail (Within Our Lifetime, Palestinian Youth Movement, and Code Pink) enjoy the considerable benefits—measured financially and in public sympathy and media support—that America accords…
by Ryan Mauro on March 26, 2025

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When Charities Betray America: Conclusion
The so-called pro-Palestinian movement, as represented by the approximately 500 top organizations and activists included in this examination, must be seen as pursuing a broader, more hostile ideology that incites…
by Ryan Mauro on March 26, 2025

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When Charities Betray America: Appendix A: Organizations
When Charities Betray America: How “Pro-Palestinian” Protest Groups Promote Anti-Americanism (full report) Executive Summary | Methodology Examples of Anti-American and…
by Ryan Mauro on March 26, 2025

CRC in the News
The Battle for America: Extremism, Columbia University, and National Security
Ryan Mauro discussed the growing extremist movement in America—particularly at Columbia University. Currently in the news, Mahmoud Khalil is one of the leaders of the pro-Palestinian, anti-American movement at Columbia…
by Ryan Mauro on March 24, 2025

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When Charities Betray America: Chronological Analysis
An analysis of the evolution of post-October 7 rhetoric found three sharp spikes in anti-American and anti-police speech. The first spike occurred in spring 2024, when Students for Justice in…
by Ryan Mauro on March 20, 2025