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Budget Bonanza: How Congress Funds the Federal Government

Sammy Angelina
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 Victory for Climate Justice!

Jacob Kraus-Preminger
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

Rachel Landis
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

Yolanda Savage-Narva
Jacob Greenblatt
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.

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

Jordan Berg Powers
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

Rachel Landis
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.