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Politics Aside: Most Americans Support a Pathway to Citizenship

Immigration reform might be one of the most divisive political issues of our time, but one of the main tenets behind it—that undocumented immigrants who are already living here should be allowed to stay in the United States—has widespread support. According to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, 72% of all Americans believe that undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the country, if certain requirements are met. On this point, voters across the political spectrum are united: a path to citizenship or permanent residency is supported by a majority of Democrats (80%), Republicans (56%), and Independents (76%).

King v. Burwell Decision Could Disrupt Entire Health Insurance System

With just a couple of weeks left in the Supreme Court’s session, a decision in King v. Burwell is expected before the month ends. King v. Burwell focuses on the premium tax credits that make health care affordable to low and middle income individuals who gain insurance through the health insurance marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that the Affordable Care Act only allows people to receive premium tax credits in states that run their own health insurance marketplace, as opposed to the states who use the federally-facilitated Marketplace. If the majority of the justices agree with this argument, their decision could throw the health insurance system into chaos.

Magna Carta: A Great Legacy?

June 15, 1215 is one of the most well-known days in Western history. 800 years ago today, in Runnymede, England, King John signed Magna Carta (the Great Charter), a nascent constitution/bill of rights for English nobility. Magna Carta maintains an almost legendary role in history, although only three of its many provisions are currently in use in English law today, and it has been changed and reissued numerous times since 1215.

Taking Pride in Our Decades of LGBT Advocacy

Rabbi Jonah Dov Pesner
Jordan Dashow
As we celebrate LGBT (Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender) Pride Month this June, the Reform Jewish community has a lot to be proud of. For decades the Reform Movement has been one of the leading faith voices in Washington, D.C., and around the country advocating for LGBT equality.