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Members of Military Support Equal Rights for Servicewomen
As we were enjoying the long weekend at barbeques or on the beach, I’m sure that many of us also stopped to consider the sacrifices of our troops – both those who currently protect us across the world and those who have served in the armed forces throughout their lifetimes.
What We Can Learn from Las Presidentas
Women’s rights in the United States are under attack. Lawmakers in Congress and at the state level are severely restricting access to critical health services and politicizing an issue as universally agreed upon as preventing violence against women. Although there are female members of Congress, they are still a clear minority.
Negotiations With Iran Begin
Today, nuclear negotiations begin between Iran and six global leaders, including the U.S. and key members of the E.U.
Celebrating 40 Years of Women on the Bimah
This month, we celebrate “40 Years of Women on the Bimah,” leading up the 40th anniversary of Rabbi Sally Priesand’s historic ordination as the first female rabbi in the United States.
Vote No on North Dakota’s Measure Three
A misleading and alarming amendment endangering religious liberty in North Dakota will be on the ballot on June 12.
April Hate Crimes Watch: Real Victims
Every month, I try to recount some of the stories of hate crime victims as a way of putting faces and names to the hate crime statistics. The five stories covered in this post are only a few of the all too many hate crimes which took place in the last month and occur on a regular basis.