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Reflections on a Special Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
This year, the national observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 20 feels especially profound. For only the third time since the holiday's creation, it will coincide with a presidential inauguration.
Ensuring Voices are Heard and Votes Counted
I enjoyed text-banking Ohio voters about the Citizens Not Politicians amendment through the RAC’s non-partisan Every Voice, Every Vote campaign. I felt that I was doing my part to repair the world while I was empowered by engaging with voters.
Securing the Vote
Georgia voters have, for many years, received a sticker on the way out of our polling places - a peach saying "I'm a Georgia Voter." But in 2020, a tagline was added to the peach: "I SECURED MY VOTE!"
Votes not Violence: Confronting the Toxicity of our Political Culture
This past weekend's political violence reminds us that political disagreements should be expressed through voting, not violence. Indeed, it is more important than ever that everyone has an opportunity to vote and have their vote counted in the November 2024 election.
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.
In the Footsteps of John Lewis: Why We Continue to March for Democracy
Late last month, we celebrated the birthday of the late Representative John Lewis, who passed away in 2020. We remember his unwavering commitment to justice, fight against segregation, advocacy for voting rights, and commitment to getting into "good trouble."
Protecting, Expanding, and Strengthening our Democracy: Every Voice, Every Vote 2024
On March 20, we will prepare to engage voters from marginalized communities as we launch our 2024 Every Voice, Every Vote Campaign!
"Give us the Ballot"- Honoring Dr. King by Protecting Voting Rights for All
While the attacks on registering and voting have become more sophisticated and less overtly violent, the attacks have gone on unabated since the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965. Today we find ourselves facing down questions about our ability to fully realize the promise of our multiracial democracy.
Why Reform Jews Should Lead the Fight to Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
With the reintroduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act last week, it's important to remember the true cost of getting the Voting Rights Act passed.
Where We're Going in 2023: Our Work is Still not Finished
With 2023 in full swing, leaders and officials at every level are setting their agendas and priorities for the coming year. We continue to be proud of the power we built and mobilized in 2022 as a Reform Movement as we gather to set the agenda for our work in 2023.