NOHOLD Launches Front Desk AMI™ to Answer Every Dental Patient Call

MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every unanswered phone call is a missed opportunity for dental practices. Missed calls are prospective patients scheduling a first appointment, a current patient confirming, or perhaps a simple question before choosing a provider. For many practices, answering every call while caring for in-person patients has become increasingly difficult.

The demands on front office teams continue to grow as practices manage increased patient expectations, staff turnover along with a high volume of administrative work. Improving the patient experience is just as important as delivering quality clinical care.

To help practices, NOHOLD launched Front Desk AMI™, an AI backup assistant developed specifically for dental practices. AMI answers patient calls, provides practice-specific information, captures appointment requests while supporting routine patient inquiries. By extending the reach of the front office, AMI helps practices always answer and empowers staff to focus on patients in front of them. Front Desk AMI is available immediately. To sign up or schedule a demonstration, visit NOHOLD's website.

Every practice is unique. AMI is configured around each business, so patients receive accurate information. The platform empowers non-developers to create AI Assistants in minutes for both web and phone applications. Quick setup tools for branding, customizing content and integration are available via secure login.

The launch of Front Desk AMI marks NOHOLD's healthcare expansion into the dental space. NOHOLD brings more than two decades of secure and compliant enterprise-grade conversational AI expertise to practices looking to improve the patient journey.

"Empathy is a defining characteristic of top dental practices. I believe that everybody in this space is naturally predisposed to offer it unconditionally. Unfortunately, time constraints and overloaded schedules don't always allow patients to be priority number one. Our goal with Front Desk AMI is to give your office staff some time back so that they can invest in empathy and get back the 5-star rating you deserve," said Diego Ventura, CEO of NOHOLD.

Dental practices can start answering every call now. To sign up for a free 30-day trial, or to schedule a demonstration, visit NOHOLD's website.

About NOHOLD

NOHOLD, Inc. is a Silicon Valley–based pioneer of enterprise-grade AI, delivering interactive and diagnostic AI Assistants via its award-winning SICURA® platform. Since its founding in 1999, the company has partnered with Fortune 500 organizations worldwide, spanning financial services, healthcare, HR, education, and more, to streamline customer and employee experiences, reduce reliance on traditional call centers, and drive measurable ROI through intelligent automation. Backed by four granted patents and annual SOC 2 Type II / HIPAA compliance audits, NOHOLD has built over 1,400 AI Assistants that deliver secure, scalable self-service, handling sensitive data with enterprise-grade trust. With two decades of expertise and a global footprint, the NOHOLD AI Alliance™ continues empowering enterprises to elevate digital service experiences through responsible, next-generation AI. More information can be found at www.nohold.com.

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zReports Launches zReports Health to Bring Decision Intelligence to Healthcare Facility Choices

New platform gives families access to public records, facility performance data and AI-powered decision assistance across more than 130,000 U.S. healthcare facilities.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- zReports today launched zReports Health, bringing Decision Intelligence to the layer of healthcare where existing tools stop: the facility itself. Where an entire industry now helps patients and employees choose doctors, zReports Health scores the places care actually happens: IVF centers, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing homes, hospice, dialysis, home health, rehabilitation, and behavioral health.

Every consequential facility in America carries a public record: federal and state inspection results, deficiency citations, staffing data, enforcement actions, and ownership filings. Yet healthcare facility decisions are still made with surprisingly little consolidated information at the moment of choice. Families research a restaurant with more care than the surgery center where a parent will be sedated.

zReports Health compiles that record into one scored report per facility under a published, DOI registered methodology: the zScore. Every report names every source consulted, including the categories where nothing was found. We show you what we found, and what we did not. Each report cross-checks the official record against public reviews through a review integrity analysis and carries a verification date. AI Agents for Decisions turn the record into a conversation: a family can ask, "What should we know about these three centers?" and receive the records, outcomes, and expert questions to ask on the tour. Never a verdict. The record is presented; the family decides.

zReports is not merely another rating. It is a structured record assembled across fragmented official sources, scored under a published methodology, verified by date, and converted into an AI decision interface, a combination built specifically for consequential healthcare facility decisions, rather than general search or reviews.

"Financial decisions eat into mental and physical well-being, and the biggest healthcare decisions are made almost blind," said Shawn Redd, founder of zReports. "The record exists for every one of these facilities. It was collected precisely so the public could know. zReports Health puts it in a family's hands before the decision, with an agent to help them use it. People deserve to know before they decide."

zReports Health is available to consumers today across more than 130,000 US facilities, with a free records grade for any facility so families can see what exists before deciding how deep to look. zReports Health will also be available to employers as a workforce benefit for the 2027 plan year, distributed through benefits brokers and consultants.

The company accepts no money from the facilities it covers; no facility can edit a report, manage one, or pay for one.

About zReports: zReports is a Decision Intelligence Network. Know Before You Decide.

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New research finds 43% report a Roku device as their most-used streaming media player; 17% report that their primary smart TV runs on Roku OS

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fox Corporation's planned acquisition of Roku for $22 billion highlights the strategic value of owning the platform that connects consumers to content, advertising, and streaming services. Parks Associates' Tech Ecosystem Dashboard, which includes data and analysis from surveys of 8,000+ US internet households, shows 43% of US internet households report a Roku device as their most-used streaming media player. Among smart TV owners, 17% report that their primary smart TV runs on Roku OS.

The Fox-Roku acquisition would bring strategic value to both companies. Fox brings premium live content, including sports and news, as well as Tubi, while Roku brings its operating system, The Roku Channel, Frndly TV, Howdy, advertising capabilities, and first-party data. Fox reports that Roku reaches more than 100 million streaming households globally.

"Roku's strength is its reach across the connected TV experience," said Michael Goodman, Research Director, Parks Associates. "Its position across smart TVs and streaming media players gives the platform influence that extends beyond any single hardware brand."

The combination also strengthens Fox's position in the growing free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) market. Tubi and The Roku Channel give the combined company two major ad-supported streaming properties, while Roku's platform provides additional opportunities to connect content discovery, audience data, and advertising across the TV experience.

Parks Associates released its Top Ten US FAST Services list in May:

- Tubi

- The Roku Channel

- Pluto TV

- Samsung TV+

- Xumo Play

- LG Channels

- VIX

- Local Now

- WatchFree+ (Vizio)

- Sling Freestream

"Competition in video is now about who owns the relationship with the viewer," Goodman said. "Content remains critical, especially live sports and news, but the platform determines how consumers discover that content and how providers engage and monetize audiences. The Fox and Roku combination brings greater control over how consumers access and discover content while expanding opportunities for viewer data, advertising, and distribution."

Parks Associates will host the industry webinar Streaming Video: Churn, Loyalty, and Competition on September 24 sharing research from this study and the "Streaming Video Tracker" service, which tracks the subscribers, content, revenues, strategies, and growth of streaming video services in North America.

Parks Associates will host Future of Video: Business of Streaming on November 17-18 at Marina del Rey, California. The event provides insight into successful OTT strategy deployments, challenges for pay-TV providers, the role of connected CE in the growth of video viewing, new content formats, and the overall impact to the video market.

For more information, contact Mindi Sue Sternlitz-Rubenstein or visit www.parksassociates.com.

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Parks Associates helps companies identify new opportunities, refine strategy, and accelerate growth in connected technology markets through data-driven insights and industry expertise. With more than 40 years of experience, the firm delivers proprietary consumer and industry research, market forecasts, and strategic analysis that guide business decisions across personal, connected home, small business, and commercial technology ecosystems. Parks Associates supports clients in navigating evolving markets including AI, security, smart home, broadband, entertainment, energy, multifamily, smart buildings, and connected health.

The firm also fosters industry growth and collaboration by convening thousands of leaders each year through its flagship executive conferences, including CONNECTIONS™, Connected Health Summit, Smart Energy Summit, Smart Spaces, and Future of Video. Learn more at https://www.parksassociates.com.

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Cybersecurity's Flawed Narrative Needs a Reboot: New Book Says the Human Layer Is the First Defense Against AI-Enabled Deception

Former Microsoft General Manager, Forrester Executive Partner, and energy sector CSO Rockwell L. Scott, CISSP introduces a leadership model for cyber readiness in the age of AI deception.

CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As generative AI makes cloned voices, deepfake videos, and personalized fraud easier to scale, cybersecurity leaders face a new challenge: defending trust itself.

H.I.V.E. Human Intelligence for Vigilant Enterprise™: A Leadership Framework for Cyber Readiness in the Age of AI-Enabled Deception (ISBN: 979-8234193643) by technology executive and researcher Rockwell L. Scott will be available October 1, 2026. Written for C-suite executives and business leaders, H.I.V.E. challenges tech-heavy security models and offers a framework for turning workforce judgment into an organization's strongest defense.

"For decades, the tech industry has repeated the damaging narrative that people are the weakest link in security," says Scott. "AI has changed the threat landscape. In an era of synthetic trust, the real challenge is leadership, culture, and the ability to pause before high-risk decisions."

Through executive-level guidance, H.I.V.E. introduces a five-pillar blueprint: Fluency, Influence, Readiness, Activation, and Coordination. The framework helps organizations reward disciplined vigilance before high-risk actions are taken.

Key Concepts Explored in H.I.V.E. Include:

- The Synthetic Trust Crisis: Why familiar voices, flawless messages, and realistic media can no longer be treated as proof of authenticity.

- Centralized Authority, Distributed Vigilance: Why cybersecurity must remain at the helm while employees closest to daily workflows are engaged as early-warning sensors for emerging threats. Role-based training is critical because awareness alone is not enough.

- Psychological Safety as a Metric: Why safe reporting strengthens organizational intelligence more than blame-based security programs.

What's Next for the H.I.V.E. Ecosystem:

The book launches a broader H.I.V.E. ecosystem, including a forthcoming practical implementation guide by Tammy T. Scott and future resources focused on protecting families from AI deception and synthetic media fraud.

H.I.V.E. Human Intelligence for Vigilant Enterprise™ will be available worldwide October 1, 2026, in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook formats through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and major book retailers.

About the Author

Rockwell L. Scott is a veteran technology leader and former Microsoft General Manager, Forrester Executive Partner, and energy sector CIO and CSO. His work connects technical risk, leadership accountability, psychological safety, and workforce resilience.

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One in five Floridians has unclaimed money, and Reclaim.org explains why residents still need to act under the state's newly enacted law

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida returned more than $847 million in unclaimed money during CFO Blaise Ingoglia's first year in office, from July 2025 to July 2026. Yet the most recent statewide total, published March 17, 2026, showed Florida still holding more than $4.5 billion across 13 million-plus claimable accounts, and the state's official portal says one in five Floridians has unclaimed money.

Florida's newly enacted Senate Bill 1452 is intended to make more of that money visible to residents. Signed on June 26, 2026, the law strengthens notification requirements, adds certified-mail notices for property worth $1,000 or more and requires financial property valued at $10 or more to be listed on the state's searchable website. However, it does not automatically return the money.

Residents must still search for their assets, establish ownership, prepare the required documentation, and file a claim. Reclaim.org helps Floridians understand what the new law means, identify potential claims and navigate the steps required to recover eligible funds held by the state.

"Record returns are encouraging, but the billions of dollars still unclaimed show how much money has yet to reach its rightful owners," said Ricky Maldonado, CEO of Reclaim.org. "The new law should make unclaimed money easier to find and notices harder to miss, but locating it is only the first step. Reclaim.org helps people understand what is required, prepare the right documentation, and move their claim forward."

That guidance can be particularly valuable for claims involving deceased owners, heirs or dissolved businesses, which may require additional documentation and be more difficult to resolve than a straightforward individual claim.

Florida by the Numbers

- More than $847 million was returned during CFO Blaise Ingoglia's first year in office, from July 2025 to July 2026.

- In July 2026 alone, $57 million was returned to Floridians, including $15.3 million in Tampa/St. Petersburg, $10.5 million in Orlando and $10.05 million in Miami, according to the Florida CFO's latest figures.

- More than $4.5 billion across 13 million-plus claimable accounts was held by the state as of March 17, 2026.

- Florida's official portal says one in five Floridians has unclaimed money.

- The state returned a record $88 million in February 2026, followed by a new record of $92 million in March 2026.

- Financial property valued at $10 or more must now be listed on Florida's searchable website.

Floridians who believe they may have money waiting can search the state's official database at FLTreasureHunt.gov. Residents who have received a notice or want help understanding the recovery process and required documentation can visit www.reclaim.org.

About Reclaim.org

Reclaim.org is a nationwide resource that helps individuals find and reclaim unclaimed financial assets that lay dormant across the United States. The organization has helped thousands of people reclaim millions of dollars in unclaimed money by assisting users with identifying potential claims, preparing documentation, and navigating the claim process through its secure online platform.

For more information, visit www.reclaim.org.

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CHICAGO, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is launching its premier showcase, inviting manufacturing leaders from around the world to IMTS 2026 on September 14 at McCormick Place. Beyond a week on the show floor, Taiwan is bringing 56 of its manufacturers directly through a full schedule of programming, from hands-on sessions to networking events built for real business exchange.

Located at Booth #236834 in the North Building, the Taiwan Flagship Showcase offers a rare, concentrated look at the technology and expertise driving one of the world's most advanced manufacturing economies. This will be one of the few chances to see Taiwan's manufacturing sector in person with direct access to the engineers and executives behind the machines.

Featured technologies include high-precision multi-axis machining systems for aerospace and other demanding applications; CNC controllers, robotics and machine vision for automated production; zero-point positioning and advanced workholding systems that reduce setup time; high-performance spindles and motion-control components used in advanced machinery and semiconductor equipment; and energy-saving factory solutions supporting low-carbon production and ESG objectives.

Taiwanese manufacturers have also become increasingly integrated into global advanced manufacturing supply chains. Suppliers from Taiwan work with leading international companies including SpaceX, Micron, NXP and Siemens, supporting applications ranging from critical aerospace components to precision control and motion systems used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

TAITRA is also organizing a series of business and promotional activities throughout IMTS week, including the Taiwan Flagship Showcase opening ceremony, guided brand tours, international buyer matchmaking and industry-focused seminars. An exclusive Taiwan Night networking event will further connect Taiwanese manufacturers with international buyers, distributors and technology partners in Chicago. 

About the Taiwan Flagship Showcase

Commissioned by the International Trade Administration (TITA) and executed by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the Taiwan Flagship Showcase is a national trade promotion initiative designed to strengthen the international visibility of Taiwan's industries.

Built around the "Team Taiwan" concept, the initiative integrates Taiwan's industrial capabilities across key sectors, including machine tools, industrial machinery, automotive parts, fasteners, hand tools, plumbing hardware and electronic components, at major international trade shows.

Through integrated supply chain presentations, industry marketing and business matchmaking programs, the Taiwan Flagship Showcase aims to help Taiwanese companies expand their presence in strategic global markets and develop new international business opportunities. For more information, visit: 2026IMTS.Taiwantrade.com

About TAITRA: The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is Taiwan's leading nonprofit trade promotion organization. Headquartered in Taipei, TAITRA supports more than 1,300 specialists across a global network of over 60 branch offices, working alongside the Taiwan Trade Center, Taipei World Trade Center, and Far East Trade Service. TAITRA connects Taiwanese businesses to international markets through flagship trade shows such as COMPUTEX, TIMTOS, and Taipei Cycle, and helps companies expand their global reach through market development, trade intelligence, and supply chain partnerships. For more information, visit taitra.org.tw.

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Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy Makes Two Final Tables as New Replayer Reveals Every Hand

Nagy cashed for $88,800 on OSS XL's opening Sunday and points to full-hole-card replays as another layer of transparency.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy reached two final tables on Sunday, September 6, collecting $88,800 across the $10,300 Phil's Thrill and $2,650 Mini Phil's Thrill as the company's new Final Table Replayer put completed final-table action under a brighter spotlight.

Playing as Justsomefish72, Nagy finished second in Phil's Thrill for $78,000 from a $260,000 prize pool, then placed fifth in Mini Phil's Thrill for $10,800 from a $90,000 prize pool.

Nagy created the Phil's Thrill family so he could regularly compete with high-stakes players on the site. Sunday also marked the first Mini Phil's Thrill PLO, a $2,650 Pot-Limit Omaha event that drew 54 entries and built a $135,000 prize pool, with the event planned as a weekly addition.

"The Final Table Replayer adds another layer of confidence because once the final table is over, anyone can go back through every hand with every hole card exposed," Nagy said. "With OSS XL running right now, it is also a great study tool. Players can review opponents, review themselves and see exactly how the final table played out."

Launched September 2, the free FT Replayer runs in a browser, requires no account or download and automatically publishes every completed Americas Cardroom tournament final table with all players' hole cards revealed. Nagy says that visibility supports player confidence while giving players a detailed study tool.

The timing comes as OSS XL runs September 6-29 with 336 events and more than $50 million in guarantees.

Players can review completed final tables at the Americas Cardroom FT Replayer.

About Americas Cardroom

Americas Cardroom is one of the world's leading online poker destinations, serving players since 2001. Known for major tournament series, innovative promotions, and a commitment to the poker community, the company is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 while continuing to expand its tournament offerings and deliver world-class online poker experiences to players across the globe.

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Verteidigungshaushalt 2027: Mehr Fähigkeiten und Sicherheit für unsere Truppe

Berlin (ots)

Mit dem Verteidigungshaushalt 2027 schaffen wir das finanzielle Fundament einer einsatzbereiten, modernen und durchhaltefähigen Bundeswehr. Entscheidend ist, dass die zusätzlichen Mittel schnell in konkrete militärische Fähigkeiten umgesetzt werden.

Andreas Schwarz, zuständiger Berichterstatter;

Falko Droßmann, verteidigungspolitischer Sprecher:

"Der Bundeswehr stehen 2027 insgesamt rund 139,7 Milliarden Euro zur Verfügung. Diese ergeben sich aus rund 109,75 Milliarden Euro im Einzelplan 14 und weiteren knapp 30 Milliarden Euro aus dem Sondervermögen. Mit dem Einsatz dieser Mittel übernehmen wir Verantwortung. Für die Sicherheit unseres Landes und unserer Bündnispartner. Entscheidend ist jedoch nicht, wie viel Geld wir ausgeben, sondern was davon bei den Soldatinnen und Soldaten vor Ort ankommt.

Neben der Ausgabensteigerung für militärische Beschaffungen auf 31,3 Milliarden Euro stärken wir deutlich die Investitionen in Forschung und Entwicklung. Aus den Zahlen muss sich folgendes ergeben: Munition muss verfügbar sein, Fahrzeuge fahren, Flugzeuge fliegen und die Digitalisierung funktionieren. Gleichzeitig müssen neue Technologien wie Drohnen, Künstliche Intelligenz, Cyber und unbemannte Systeme schneller in die Truppe kommen.

Eine einsatzbereite Bundeswehr braucht nicht nur moderne Ausrüstung, sondern vor allem auch gut ausgebildete und motivierte Soldatinnen und Soldaten. Ebenso wichtig sind eine moderne Infrastruktur und eine starke deutsche und europäische Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsindustrie. Deshalb treiben wir den Ausbau des Personals und die Modernisierung der Infrastruktur gemeinsam voran.

Bei Investitionen dieser Höhe braucht es einen verantwortungsvollen Umgang. Wirtschaftlichkeit, fairer Wettbewerb und die Kontrolle durch das Parlament sind daher unverzichtbar. Es wird keine Blankoschecks geben. Wir brauchen klare Zielvorgaben, belastbare Verträge und eine konsequente Kontrolle der Kosten.

Mit dem Haushalt 2027 stärken wir das Fundament unserer Truppe. Unser Maßstab sind nicht Milliarden auf dem Papier, sondern zusätzliche Fähigkeiten und mehr Sicherheit für die Bundeswehr."

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Starker Kern, edle Oberfläche

Leer (ots)

Wie Gusseisen und Emaille miteinander verschmelzen

Dunkelgrün wie ein Kiefernwald, Petrolblau wie das Meer oder klassisches Weiß: Farben verleihen einer Feuerstätte Persönlichkeit. Dahinter steht eine Werkstoffkombination, die sich seit Generationen bewährt hat: Gusseisen und Emaille.

LEDA verfügt bei der Kombination von Gusseisen und Emaille über jahrzehntelange Erfahrung. Das Traditionsunternehmen stanzt seine Ofenteile nicht aus Blech, sondern gießt die einzelnen Elemente aus flüssigem, rotglühendem Eisen. Das ermöglicht feine Konturen, markante Formen und langlebige Feuerstätten mit eigenständigem Charakter. Gefertigt wird am Unternehmenssitz im ostfriesischen Leer - mit Gießerei, Emaillierwerk und Montage unter einem Dach.

Hergestellt aus Quarz und Pottasche kombiniert mit edlen Farbpigmenten bildet Emaille eine schützende Oberfläche. Das Schmelzglas wird in einem aufwendigen Verfahren auf die Gussteile aufgetragen. Bei rund 800 Grad Celsius verschmelzen beide Werkstoffe zu einer untrennbaren Einheit. Bei LEDA erfolgt dieser Brennvorgang sogar zweimal. Dadurch entstehen charakteristische Farbtiefe, lebhafter Glanz sowie eine Oberfläche, die besonders pflegeleicht, farbbeständig und langlebig ist.

"Gusseisen und Emaille bilden eine ideale Ergänzung. Guss verleiht einer Feuerstätte Form, Stabilität und Langlebigkeit. Emaille sorgt für Farbbrillanz, Tiefe und eine besondere Wertigkeit. Dadurch behalten die Oberflächen auch nach vielen Jahren ihre Ausstrahlung", erklärt Anja Steenweg, Vertriebsleiterin bei LEDA.

Farben mit Tiefenwirkung

Neben den mattschwarz lackierten Ausführungen bietet der Hersteller auch ausgewählte Modelle mit glänzend emaillierten Oberflächen an. Die Farbpalette umfasst Weiß, Dunkelgrün und Petrolblau. Während Weiß Helligkeit und Leichtigkeit in den Raum bringt, erinnert Dunkelgrün an die Ruhe von Kiefernwäldern und verleiht der Feuerstätte eine edle Note. Petrolblau fängt die Weite des Meeres ein und schenkt modernen Wohnwelten eine frische, maritime Lebendigkeit.

So wird aus einer Feuerstätte mehr als nur eine Wärmequelle: Ein Einrichtungselement mit Farbe und Charakter. Weitere Informationen unter www.leda.de

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Die Linke lehnt Sondierungsgespräche mit der AfD ab

Magdeburg (ots)

Die AfD Sachsen-Anhalt hat nach der Landtagswahl die im Landtag vertretenen Parteien zu Sondierungsgesprächen eingeladen. Die Landesvorsitzenden der Linken Sachsen-Anhalt, Janina Böttger und Hendrik Lange, lehnen Gespräche und eine Zusammenarbeit mit der AfD ab. In ihrer Antwort auf das Schreiben erklären sie:

Mit einer Partei, die Menschen nach Herkunft, vermeintlicher Zugehörigkeit und Überzeugung aussortiert, hat die Linke keine Gesprächsbasis.

Ihr Schreiben ändert daran nichts. Im Gegenteil: Sie wollen Positionen normalisieren, die die Gleichwertigkeit aller Menschen infrage stellen. Genau das ist der unüberbrückbare Unterschied zwischen uns und Ihnen.

Wir werden mit aller Kraft an der Seite derjenigen stehen, die Ihnen keinen Millimeter über den Weg trauen, die wissen, wie aggressiv die AfD gesellschaftliche Spaltung betreibt, wie sehr sie ein Klima der Angst, Enthemmung und Willkür befeuert.

In der Auseinandersetzung zwischen uns und der AfD geht es deshalb nicht um unterschiedliche Tonlagen im Wahlkampf. Es geht um die Grundfrage, worauf unser Gemeinwesen beruht: auf der gleichen Würde und den gleichen Rechten jedes Menschen, auf Chancengleichheit, Rechtsstaatlichkeit und sozialen Rechten – oder auf der völkischen Vorstellung, dass diese Prinzipien nicht für alle gleichermaßen gelten.

Die Linke kritisiert die wachsende Lücke zwischen demokratischem Ideal und der sozialen Wirklichkeit. Die AfD hingegen stellt das demokratische Ideal selbst infrage, den Anspruch, der nach den Katastrophen zweier Weltkriege zur Grundlage unseres Zusammenlebens geworden ist.

Politischer Streit ist unverzichtbar. Aber, die Gleichheit an Würde und Rechten aller ist nicht verhandelbar.

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