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Kentucky Human Rights Commission calls for antisemitism task force

FILE- A U.S. flag is seen through a hole torn in an Israel national flag, as they wave in the wind at a horse ranch, near the southern Israeli town of Sderot, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. Researchers say that antisemitism rose in the U.S. in 2022 and shows little sign of abating worldwide as political radicals have gained mainstream popularity. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty, File)
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FILE- A U.S. flag is seen through a hole torn in an Israel national flag, as they wave in the wind at a horse ranch, near the southern Israeli town of Sderot, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. Researchers say that antisemitism rose in the U.S. in 2022 and shows little sign of abating worldwide as political radicals have gained mainstream popularity. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty, File)

Kentucky’s Human Rights Commission is urging on all of the state’s institutions to speak out against antisemitism.

In a release, the commission says, in reaction to an increase in antisemitism in the commonwealth, that the group officially condemns the support of any action that “creates a hostile environment for persons of the Jewish or any other faith.”

It goes on to urge all institutions in the state to speak out clearly in repudiating antisemitic actions as well as all actions that foster hate, distrust, or discrimination against people of any faith.

The letter calls on the commonwealth to create an antisemitism task force, but does not delve into what its role might be.

The resolution is set to be delivered to Gov. Andy Beshear.

Josh James fell in love with college radio at Western Kentucky University's student station, New Rock 92 (now Revolution 91.7). After working as a DJ and program director, he knew he wanted to come home to Lexington and try his hand in public radio.