Religious Action Center - 2009 Press Releases

Reform Movement Condemns Iranian Regime for Violence Against Protesters	12/28/09
Lauding Senate Passage, Reform Jewish Movement Urges Conferees to Ensure Healthy Future for All	12/24/09
Emerging Copenhagen Accord Inspires Hope for Global Climate Action	12/21/09
Senate Health Care Vote Signifies Progress, but Bill Lacks Key Elements	12/21/09
Reform Movement Applauds Bipartisan House Vote for Targeted Iran Sanctions	12/15/09
Saperstein Joins Senators, Faith Leaders in Support of Health Insurance Reform	12/15/09
Reform Leader Calls Upon Congress to Pass Targeted Iran Sanctions Legislation	12/10/09
Faith Summit Highlights Critical Link Between Federal Judiciary and Religious Values	12/09/09
Reform Leader Commends Senate Defeat of Anti-Choice Amendment	12/08/09
Following EPA Finding, Reform Movement Calls for Action on Crucial Day in Climate Fight	12/07/09
Rabbi Saperstein Gives Keynote Address at Global Interreligious Conference	12/03/09
Reform Jewish Voice of NY Condemns State's Failure to Grant Marriage Equality	12/02/09
On World AIDS Day, Reform Jewish Leader Calls for Increased Access to Treatment	12/01/09
Reform Movement Condemns Iran’s Disregard for International Diplomacy	11/30/09
Senate Health Care Bill Must Protect Women's Reproductive Health	11/18/09
Reform Jewish Leader Calls on Rev. Robertson to Retract Anti-Islamic Remarks	11/16/09
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes Passage of Health Care Bill, Expresses Concerns about Anti-Choice Provisions	11/08/09
Union for Reform Judaism Endorses Health Care Bill	11/04/09
Reports of Lockerbie Bomber’s Death Provide Reminder of Terrorism	10/30/09
Reform Movement Hails Passage of Vital Hate Crimes Bill	10/22/09
Shift in White House Sudan Policy Signifies Move toward Accountability	10/19/09
Anti-Semitic Analogy Prompts Call for Apology from Reform Jewish Leader	10/19/09
House Addresses Iranian Threat, Passes Vital Sanctions Legislation	10/14/09
Senate Finance Vote a Healthy Step Closer to Insurance Reform	10/13/09
Reform Jewish Movement Encouraged by Amendment of Catholic Interfaith Dialogue Principles	10/08/09
Reform Jewish Movement Encouraged by Amendment of Catholic Interfaith Dialogue Principles	10/08/09
Reform Movement Hails US Leadership at United Nations	09/24/09
Saperstein Testifies in Support of Employment Non-Discrimination Act	09/23/09
As UN General Assembly Opens, Reform Movement Urges Action on Climate Change	09/22/09
Reform Movement Welcomes President Obama’s meeting with Netanyahu, Abbas	09/21/09
Respect for Marriage Act a Welcome Step toward LGBT Equality	09/16/09
Reform Movement Welcomes Congressional Leaders’ Remarks on Iran Sanctions	09/10/09
On Shalit’s Birthday, Reform Movement Prays for Release	08/28/09
Saperstein and Reform Movement Mourn the Loss of Sen. Ted Kennedy	08/26/09
Reform Movement Welcomes Appointment of Prosecutor in CIA Cases	08/25/09
Reform Movement Applauds Supreme Court Action in Georgia Death Penalty Case	08/18/09
JewsForHealthCareReform.org Launches Prior to Faith Call with Obama	08/13/09
Reform Jewish Movement Congratulates Justice-designate Sonia Sotomayor	08/06/09
At Vigil, DC Jewish Community Condemns Tel Aviv Attack on LGBT Community Center	08/03/09
House Committee Vote Marks a Critical Step for Our Nation’s Health	08/03/09
Reform Movement Celebrates Signing of Disability Rights Treaty	07/31/09
Jewish Clergy Raise Call for U.S. Leadership on Sudan	07/30/09
Defeated Gun Amendment Lends Momentum to Gun Control Efforts	07/22/09
Reform Jewish Movement Lauds Passage of Hate Crimes Amendment	07/17/09
In Letter to Obama, President of Largest Jewish Denomination Reiterates Support for Administration's Middle East Policies	07/16/09
Reform Movement Recommends Questions for Sotomayor Hearing	07/10/09
A Crucial First Step for our Environment, our Economy, and our Health	06/29/09
Reform Movement Commends Report on Prison Rape, Calls for Action	06/29/09
Reform Movement Condemns Repressive Violence, Mourns Deaths of Iranian Protesters	06/26/09
Hate Crimes Bill Would Give Nation “The Ability to Respond”	06/25/09
On Anniversary of Capture, Reform Movement Prays for Release of Gilad Shalit	06/25/09
At Interfaith Service, Saperstein Stresses Urgent Need for Health Care Reform	06/24/09
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes Court Decision Preserving Voting Rights	06/22/09
This Week Marks Key Turning Point in Health Care Debate	06/19/09

Rabbis Across the Globe Join in Fast for Darfur	06/18/09
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to 2009 Human Trafficking Report	06/18/09
Reform Jewish Movement Calls for Greater Steps Toward Equality	06/17/09
In New Policy Statement, Reaction to Netanyahu Speech: Reform Jewish Movement Offers Renewed Support for Middle East Peace Process	06/15/09
Saperstein, Messinger Invite Activists, Rabbis to Fast for Darfur	06/15/09
Newly Passed Tobacco Bill Will Save Countless Lives	06/11/09
Reform Jewish Leader Condemns Rev. Wright’s Hateful Comments	06/11/09
Reform Jewish Leader Responds to Shooting at Holocaust Museum	06/10/09
Reform Jewish Movement Responds to President Obama’s Cairo Speech	06/04/09
Saperstein Calls for Immigration Reform that Keeps Families Together	06/04/09
Letter to Doonesbury Artist: Please Be Careful Not to Convey Anti-Semitism	06/01/09
Reform Jewish Movement Condemns Act of Violence, Mourns Death of Dr. George Tiller	06/01/09
Reform Jewish Movement Saddened by California Prop 8 Decision	05/26/09
Reform Movement Responds to Supreme Court Nomination	05/26/09
Celebrating an Historic Week for our Environment	05/22/09
Jewish Leaders Commend FBI, Police in Thwarting Terror Plot Against NY Synagogues	05/21/09
Israeli High Court Decision a Win for Reform Judaism	05/19/09
Saperstein Calls For Strong EPA Action on Climate Change	05/18/09
NY Court Decision Protects Vital Civil Liberties	05/12/09
Letter to Gov. Paterson: Grant Marriage Equality in New York	05/11/09
Reform Movement Renews Call to Repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” Supports Reinstatement of Arabic Translator	05/08/09
President’s Budget Reflects Commitment to Those in Need	05/07/09
Reform Movement Supports Confirmation of Dawn Johnsen	05/05/09
Reform Movement Hopes Souter Successor Preserves Church/State Separation	05/01/09
Saperstein Welcomes Dismissal of AIPAC Case	05/01/09
House Passage of Hate Crimes Bill Vital Step Forward for Civil Rights	04/29/09
On Equal Pay Day, a Reform Jewish Call to End Wage Discrimination	04/28/09
Saperstein Calls to Eliminate Crack-Cocaine Sentencing Disparities	04/28/09
Rabbi David Saperstein Arrested with Members of Congress to Protest Suffering in Darfur	04/27/09
Consultation on Conscience Focuses on Economic Crisis with Hope for Future	04/24/09
Coalition Urges House Passage of Hate Crimes Bill	04/23/09
On Earth Day, Reform Jewish Leader Calls for Climate and Energy Action	04/22/09
Reform Movement Welcomes Release of Torture Memos	04/16/09
Rescinding Troubling “Conscience Rule” Vital to Protecting Women’s Health	04/13/09
Vermont Passage of Same-Sex Marriage a Welcome Victory	04/07/09
Landmark Speech Sets Course toward Nuclear Weapons-Free World	04/06/09
Saperstein Calls on House to Combat Hate Crimes	04/06/09
Saperstein to Senate: Take Action on Tobacco Regulation	04/03/09
Reform Movement Hails Advances for Marriage Equality	04/03/09
Draft Climate Legislation Marks Significant Step Forward on Environment	03/31/09
Reform Jewish Movement Praises Amicus Brief on Key Voting Rights Case	03/26/09
Reform Movement to Newspapers: Remove Anti-Semitic Cartoon	03/26/09
Plan B Ruling a Victory for Women’s Health	03/24/09
Reform Movement Lauds Introduction of Disability Rights Bill	03/24/09
Obama’s Signing of UN Statement a Win for LGBT Equality	03/23/09
New Mexico Rabbis Welcome Statewide Repeal of the Death Penalty	03/19/09
Saperstein Joins Members of Congress, Activists in Calling for Aid to Darfur	03/19/09
Air Force Officer’s Action Spurs Concern of Religious Neutrality Violation	03/17/09
A Call to Restore Humanitarian Aid Operations to Sudan	03/13/09
On Anniversary of Tibetan Uprising, a Call to End to Oppression	03/10/09
Reform Jewish Movement Applauds Obama Administration’s Efforts on Middle East Peace	03/09/09
Stem Cell Decision Opens Doors to Life-Saving Research	03/09/09
Reform Jewish Leader Testifies Before EPA on Emissions Standards	03/05/09
Reform Movement Condemns Recent Anti-Semitic Attacks Worldwide	03/03/09
Rocket Attack on Ashkelon School Both Saddening, Troubling	03/02/09
Jewish Leader Applauds U.S.’ Decision to End Durban Conference Participation	02/27/09
Reform Movement Welcomes President's Proposed Investment in Vital Programs	02/27/09
DC Voting Bill "A Basic Issue of Fairness and Justice"	02/24/09
North Dakota 'Personhood' Bill an Affront to Reproductive Rights	02/19/09
Reform Jewish Teens Package 40,000 Kosher Meals for New York Food Bank	02/15/09
Reform Jewish Rabbi Travels to Kenya to Distribute Anti-Malaria Bed Nets	02/13/09
Arrest Warrant for Sudanese President Makes Strong Statement Against Genocide	02/12/09
Saperstein, Faith Leaders Stress Critical Need for Immigration Reform	02/11/09
Pass a Recovery Package that Invests in Our Communities	02/10/09
Saperstein to Serve on Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based Issues	02/05/09
Expansion of Children’s Health Insurance Will Cover 4 Million More Kids	02/04/09
Expansion of Children’s Health Insurance Will Cover 4 Million More Kids	02/04/09
Reform Jewish Leader Commends Global Warming Principles, Calls for Further Action	02/03/09
Reform Jewish Movement Launches New Greening Initiative	01/30/09
New Fair Pay Law Combats Injustice of Wage Discrimination	01/29/09
Children’s Health Bill is an Investment in America’s Future	01/27/09
Vital Stimulus Package Must Also Support Most Vulnerable Communities	01/27/09
Saperstein’s Letter to Obama Addresses an Era of Great Challenge and Opportunity	01/26/09
Reform Movement Welcomes Appointment of Senator Mitchell as Middle East Envoy	01/26/09
Supreme Court Decision Offers Needed Protection Against Sexual Harassment	01/26/09
President Obama’s Repeal of Global Gag Rule a Major Victory for Women’s Rights	01/23/09
Reform Jewish Leader Applauds Presidential Steps to Stop Torture and Close Guantanamo	01/22/09
Unanimous Supreme Court Decision Offers Welcome Protection for Women, Students	01/22/09
Reform Jewish Movement Welcomes Immediate Presidential Engagement in Middle East Peace Process	01/21/09
Saperstein to Speak at National Prayer Service to Conclude Inaugural Activities	01/16/09
Reform Jewish Leader Praises House Passage of Children’s Health Care Bill	01/14/09
Reform Jewish Movement Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Proposition 8	01/13/09
Reform Jewish Leader Calls on Congress to Pass Pay Equity Bills	01/06/09
Activist Helen Suzman Remembered as a “Consistent and Unswerving Opponent of Apartheid”	01/02/09