Historic Ruling Fulfills Moral Obligation to Provide Health Care
Saperstein: The ACA can now bring the health insurance system closer to reflecting our highest aspirations, not the lowest common denominator.
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Jewish Leader Stands Up for a Strong VAWA
Rabbi Saperstein: "A Violence Against Women's Act that prioritizes some Americans over others is simply not acceptable; it would be shameful."
Montana Campaign Finance Ruling Disappointing
Praise for Supreme Court Decision in 'Juvenile Life Without Parole' Case
Rabbi Saperstein: "We reaffirm the biblical concept that the criminal is a human being, capable of reshaping his or her life."
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Threat of Civil Rights Violation Persist in Immigration Law, Despite Cout Ruling
Saperstein: We welcome today's Supreme Court ruling overturning most provisions of Arizona's draconian immigration law, SB 1070.
Cuts to Anti-Hunger Programs in Farm Bill Immoral and Impratical
Rabbi David Saperstein: Forcing hungry Americans to bear the brunt of austerity measures is not only immoral, but impractical as well.
Humane Immigration Policy Strengthens Tradition of a Welcoming America
Saperstein: Our Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger inspires us, even as we know that the young people covered by this new policy are not strangers; they study in our schools, serve in our armed forces, and contribute to our communities.
Sowing the Seeds for a Just Farm Bill
Barbara Weinstein: "Our ancient tradition continues to remind us of our intimate connection to the land and the ways in which we can sustain it so that it sustains us."
Reform Movement Coordinates Faith Letter Urging Senate to Pass Anti-Discrimination Legislation
Signatories: ENDA is a measured, common sense solution that will ensure workers are judged on their merits, not on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Reform Jewish Movement Applauds Rabbinical Assembly's Same-Sex Marriage Guidelines
Rabbi David Saperstein: "The Reform Movement's experience sanctifying same-sex marriage has made it absolutely clear that, like heterosexual couples, gay, bisexual, and lesbian men and women find happiness and strength in the holiness of their relationships."