The fifth global summit came amid a spate of political and hate-based violence. But speakers and attendees had reason to be hopeful.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Eradicate Hate Summit organizers remain hopeful despite wave of political violence


The effort to eradicate hate requires the active participation of every component of our society, to include governments, the private sector, communities of faith and indeed every aspect of civil society. There is no more urgent task in front of us. The organizers of the Eradicate Hate Global Summit are doing the United States and the world an enormous service by tackling hatred and extremism with a focus on honest dialogue and conversation, genuine learning and practical solutions. This will not happen overnight, but the Pittsburgh community’s leadership in this effort is genuinely inspiring and motivating.

Nicholas Rasmussen Senior Advisor for National Security & Leadership Programs, McCain Institute