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The Line: New Mexicans React To Anti-Semitic Violence

November 2, 2018 – While gun violence and religious persecution are nothing new, the massacre last week at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh has a concerned nation looking at the uptick in anti-Semitism.  Gene Grant and the Line opinion panelists discuss the local response to this recent tragedy and examine ways to stem the tide of such vitriol and hate.

Line Panelists:
Dede Feldman, former NM State Senator
Tom Garrity, the Garrity Group PR
Laura Sanchez-Rivét, attorney at Cuddy and McCarthy, LLP
Diane Snyder, former NM state senator

Further Reading: Citizens unite in fight against anti-Semitism

Citizens unite in fight against anti-Semitism

Jews in Santa Fe express fear, solidarity after Pittsburgh attack

ABQ’s Jewish leaders react to Pittsburgh massacre

New Mexico in Focus is on hiatus as our team gears up for coverage of the general election; we'll be back with all new journalism in October.