Creating the New “Days of Awe”: Looking Toward a Season of Critical Patriotism between Juneteenth and Independence Day
To our whites-only Southern Baptist congregation, the Fourth of July was our holiday, proudly celebrating our rightful inheritance of the American promised land. But what, to the white American, is the 19th of June?
Why the Mifepristone Win Requires us to Do More to Protect Florida’s Reproductive Rights
When I learned that U.S. Supreme Court had agreed to take up the challenge to mifepristone, or Food and Drug Administration (FDA) v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, I immediately typed the medication name into google to attempt to learn more.
Teens Urge Congress to Protect Voting Rights
This Independence Day, we a pleased share a speech about voting rights written by Larkin B. and Noah F. from Congregation Emanu El in Houston, Texas.
Teens Urge Congress to Protect Abortion Access
The RAC is proud to bring thousands of teens to Washington D.C. for our annual L'Taken Social Justice Seminars.
West Virginia Women’s Health Clinic Opens in Maryland, with a Bonus for Local Jewish Community
On September 13, 2022, West Virginia began enforcing its total ban on abortion, which prohibited abortion at all stages of pregnancy, except in the case of a "nonmedically viable fetus," ectopic pregnancy, or medical emergency.
Creating Community on World Refugee Day
June 20 marks World Refugee Day, which honors the experiences of refugees and celebrates their contributions to their communities and the world. The UN Refugee Agency reports that more than 114 million individuals were forcibly displaced by the end of 2023, with more than 35 million identified as refugees.
Teens from California Speak About Immigration Policy
This year, as we mark the 12th anniversary of the Deferred Access for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, we hear from our L'Taken teens about the importance of passing the Dream Act in the Senate and the Dream and Promise Act in the House.
RAC Teen Justice Fellowship Empowers Teen Organizers
In the seven years since the RAC Teen Justice Fellowship began, we have seen that teens can create extraordinary change. In the 2023-2024 school year, more than 170 young people from 33 states and provinces were trained as Teen Justice Fellows. These teens see injustice in the world and are united in their dedication to helping repair it.
Teens from New York Speak About Environmental Justice
This year, as we approach World Environment Day on June 5th, we are amplifying the voices of our L'Taken participants. These teens, who are at the forefront of our fight for environmental justice and climate change, are not just the future; they are the present.
Turning Tragedy into Action: My Fight for Mental Health Reform
Two years ago, when I was fifteen, four of my friends attempted suicide. They were of various socioeconomic statuses, genders, and sexualities, from different schools, and family structures. Yet, they all felt their only option was to take their own lives.