Executive Order Should Encourage Congress to Act on Paid Sick Days
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Tyler Dratch
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Union for Reform Judaism Appeals For International Response to Refugee Crisis: Urgent Plea to U.S. Government Leaders, and Action Steps for North American Citizens
Contact: Lauren Theodore at 212-650-4154 |
Reform Jews, Interfaith Allies Make Moral Call for Climate Justice Ahead of Pope Francis’ UN Speech
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Rachel Landman
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Reform Movement Urges Even Greater US Response to Global Refugee Crisis
Contact: Max Rosenblum or Rachel Landman
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Remarks by Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner at ‘Coming Together in Faith on Climate’ at the Washington National Cathedral
For Immediate Release
September 25, 2015
Contact: Graham Roth, West End Strategy Team
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Draft Climate Legislation Marks Significant Step Forward On Environment
Pelavin: "The world is looking to the United States to lead the way in confronting the environmental and economic crisis of climate change, and the draft bill released today is a significant step toward tackling this global problem."
Reform Jewish Movement Praises Amicus Brief on Key Voting Rights Case
Saperstein: "We strongly urge the Supreme Court to affirm the lower courts ruling and ensure that section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act remains a stronghold of protection at the polls for members of minority communities."
Reform Movement to Newspapers: Remove Anti-Semitic Cartoon
Pelavin: "Published during a tenuous cease-fire in Gaza, this cartoon will only add fuel to the proverbial political fire and stroke the flames of anti-Semitism."
Plan B Ruling A Victory for Women's Health
Pelavin: "By allowing for expanded access to emergency contraceptives, we can provide young women with the resources necessary to make decisions about their own reproductive health."
Reform Movement Launds Introduction of Disability Rights Bill
Rabbi Landsberg: "Too often, American society excludes those who need assistance.