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40 Years of Fighting to End Workplace Discrimination

In 1974, two members of the House of Representatives, Reps. Bella Abzug (D-NY) and Ed Koch (D-NY), introduced a bill entitled the “Equality Act of 1974″.

7/31/2014

Machon Kaplan

Reform Jewish Leader Praises Administration Plan to Bar LGBT Discrimination in Federal Contracts

In response to reports that the administration will ban discrimination by federal contractors against LGBT workers, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center, issued the follo

7/20/2014

Sophie Golomb

Sexual Violence on College Campuses

College students nationwide are uniting in the fight to prevent and penalize sexual attackers on their campuses. The Obama Administration has taken a “

7/18/2014

Machon Kaplan Participant

Building Resilience and Adapting to Climate Change

Yesterday, President Obama announced a crucial aspect of his Climate Action Plan: a comprehensive proposal to provide necessary infrast

7/17/2014

Sophie Golomb

Senate Filibuster of Hobby Lobby Fix Bill Shows Continuing Disregard for Women's Health

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Hobby Lobby almost three weeks ago, Senators Patty Murray (D-WA

7/17/2014

Sarah Greenberg

On a Day of Fasting, Remembering What We Share

Yesterday began the three-week period leading up to Tisha B’Av (August 4-5 this year), the darkest, saddest day on the Jewish calendar.

7/16/2014

Sarah Greenberg

Testimony in Support of the EPA's Clean Power Plan

Yesterday evening, I had the privilege of testifying at the U.S.

7/13/2014

Sophie Golomb

Champions of Change: Re-Entry and Employment

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the White House event, Champions of Change: Re-Entry and Employment.

7/10/2014

Charlie Arnowitz

Denominations Unite to Stop Smoking

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7/09/2014

Charlie Arnowitz

Updates: Since the Hobby Lobby Decision

A week ago today, the Supreme Court came down in what will be noted as one of the most important decisions in recent memory.

7/07/2014

Sarah Greenberg