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Budget Bonanza: How Congress Funds the Federal Government
Over the past few months, Congress has been embroiled in a series of budget negotiations. As the government approaches another potential partial shutdown later this week, let's consider what is happening behind the scenes and what is at stake in the next round of negotiations.
A Grandfather and a Grandson: Passing Passionate Advocacy from One Generation to Another
In 1994, Rabbi Robert Klensin urged the congregants of his Arnold, MD reform Jewish synagogue, Temple Beth Shalom, to take a stand on gun violence prevention. Now, 30 years later, his grandson, 17-year-old Elijah Paul, carried the torch l'dor vador.
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!
A Victory for Climate Justice!
Today, thanks to your efforts, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took a stand for the freedom to breathe, announcing strong final rules limiting soot pollution.
Teens Urge Congress to Protect Reproductive Rights
Three 10th graders from Congregation Beth Israel in San Diego, California participated in the L'Taken Social Justice Seminar in January 2024 and delivered this speech to their members of Congress.
The 2024-2025 Eisendrath Legislative Assistant Fellowship Focuses on Racial Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Participants in the Eisendrath Legislative Assistant Fellowship are key to the work we do to educate, inspire and mobilize the Reform Jewish Movement to advocate for social justice. But for many years, the fellowship has not fully reflected the diversity of the Reform Movement and wider Jewish community. Amid today's divided climate, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion is more important than ever.
Announcing Jewish Disability Advocacy Day 2024: Ensuring We All Flourish!
As we kick off 2024, the Religious Action Center (RAC) is excited to partner with the Jewish Federations of North America and the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies to host our annual Jewish Disability Advocacy Day (JDAD).
Resources for Repro Shabbat
The URJ and WRJ are proud partners of Repro Shabbat 2025 on February 21-22 (Parshat Mishpatim), when the Reform Jewish Movement will join with the wider Jewish community to recommit ourselves to reproductive health and rights.
"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.
The Supreme Court and the Future of Medication Abortion
On December 13, 2023, the Supreme Court decided to hear a case that will determine the future of access to medication abortion in the United States: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, et al. v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, et al.