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Tides Launches the Civil Discourse Fund: On July 18, 2010, following a shootout with the California Highway Patrol, law enforcement officials arrested an assailant who had targeted the Tides Foundation and the ACLU for violence. Since then, we have been clear in our message that it should be the obligation of every American, especially those whose voices are amplified by the media, to foster civil discourse and dialogue among those who may disagree about public matters. Read more
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When do people know they are contributing to intolerance that may lead to violence? When is silence complicity? When is it time to stand up to those voices and say, "Enough"? Read the full article published by San Francisco Chronicle
We are greatly dismayed to learn from law enforcement officials that the man arrested over the weekend following a shootout with the CHP had targeted the Tides Foundation for violence. To the best of our knowledge, this person has never had contact with any Tides organization or program. As there is an ongoing investigation into this incident, we will not speculate as to what his motivations may have been. Read more.
| Chronicle of Philanthropy: Nonprofit Leaders Face New Security Threats | August 7, 2010 |
| Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence: Glenn Beck's Violent Words Harm America | August 3, 2010 |
| Washington Post: Glenn Beck and the Oakland shooter | August 1, 2010 |
| Independent Sector: IS Denounces Violent Threats and Issues Call for Civil Discourse | July 30, 2010 |
| Huffington Post: Glenn Beck's Incendiary Angst Is Dangerously Close to Having a Body Count | July 27, 2010 |
| San Francisco Chronicle: The Danger of Intolerance | July 25, 2010 |
| Media Matters: The CA cop shooter and Glenn Beck: Here's what we know | July 23, 2010 |
| Salon: Gunman aims at a favorite Glenn Beck target by Justin Elliot | July 21, 2010 |
| Oakland Tribune: Suspect in Interstate 580 firefight was on way to attack ACLU leaders in S.F | July 21, 2010 |
| TPM (Talking Points Memo): Organization Targeted By Anti-Gov't CA Shooting Suspect Was Frequent Topic On Glenn Beck's Show | July 21, 2010 |
| Associated Press: Freeway shooter was targeting ACLU | July 20, 2010 |
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