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Holding on and Letting Go
It’s been a while since last I posted. Between some personal and professional travel and responsibilities at work, it hasn’t felt like there was a lot of time.
Jewish Groups Demand a Just Farm Bill
Why is the Jewish community speaking up about the Farm Bill?
The Jewish Working Group for a Just Farm Bill, a coalition of 12 Jewish organizations including the URJ, took on this question Wednesday at two policy briefings on Capitol Hill.
News: Limbaugh Remarks Deeply Offensive to Women and Health Advocates
In response to Rush Limbaugh's comments that Georgetown University student and birth control advocate Sandra Fluke is a "slut" and "prostitute" as well as his follow up remarks that she (and other women's health advocates) ought to make
Oppose Drilling Amendment to Transportation Bill
UPDATE: On Thursday evening, the Senate voted 56-42 to reject the amendment to the transportation bill proposed by Sen.
Two Victories, One Day: TX and MI Voting Rights
Texas and Wisconsin laws requiring voters to show ID at the polls were struck down yesterday in decisions that have major implications for voting rights across the country.
Although the decisions were issued under different circumstances and by different bodies -- the Justice Department ruled that
Arrested for the Sake of Sudan Awareness
“Send Bashir to ICC!” chanted a crowd gathered in front of the Sudanese Embassy this morning, demanding that Omar al-Bashir, the President of Sudan, be tried at the International Criminal Court for his violent actions against his own people.
Joining Rabbi David Saperstein at the protest were Congre
Get Out the Vote 2012: Why Jews Must Vote
This post is part our weekly Get Out the Vote 2012 series, focusing on ways to promote civic engagement in your Jewish community and highlighting portions from the RAC’s Get Out the Vote 2012 guide.
Happy Second Birthday, ACA!
Friday, March 23, marks the second anniversary of President Obama signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law.
Reform Movement Leader Slams Ryan Budget
In response to the introduction of a 2013 budget resolution by House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), Mark J.
Rising Gas Prices Send Obama on Energy Tour
With gas prices soaring in recent weeks, President Obama has come under near-constant fire for what Republican presidential hopefuls and Members of Congress alike call his failed energy policy.