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Defeated Gun Amendment Lends Momentum to Gun Control Efforts
Saperstein: "States and cities that have tougher gun control laws than their neighbors ought not to be forced to lower their standards."
Contact: Kate Bigam or Jason Fenster
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Saperstein's Letter to Obama Addresses an Era of Great Challenge and Opportunity
"In this time of economic upheaval and military challenges, the pursuit of justice is more urgent than ever."
Contact: Kate Bigam
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Muslim, Jewish and Christian Solidarity after the Tree of Life Massacre
I remember my visit to Pittsburgh, to the Tree of Life and Dor Hadash Synagogue just hours after the tragic massacre, the worst incident of violence against Jews in American history. It was also weeks before the 2018 midterm elections.
Vital Stimulus Package Must Also Support Most Vulnerable Communities
Saperstein: "The number of Americans in need is expanding, and so must our compassion, creativity, and collective will to help them through this trying time."
Jewish Clergy Raise Call for U.S. Leadership on Sudan
Community of Conscience Fasts for Lives in Sudan as U.S. Envoy Testifies on Current Situation, Plans for the Future
Contact: Kate Bigam or Micaela Hellman-Tincher
202.387.2800 | news@rac.org
Support Safer Roads and Immigrant Rights. Vote YES on Question 4!
About five years ago, my husband and I volunteered for a simple task: driving several undocumented residents who were budding activists to a meeting hosted by Cosecha Massachusetts to build support for their campaign for "Licencias Para Todos" (Licenses for Everyone) in Massachusetts.
The Concept of “Home" Defined Through Chuseok and Sukkot
When I lived in South Korea, my Korean family celebrated and taught me about Chuseok, the Korean fall festival holiday. During Chuseok, many Koreans travel back to their hometowns, spend time with their families, and cook and eat a lot of traditional foods. Chuseok is often referred to as "Korean Thanksgiving," but I think Chuseok more strongly resembles Sukkot.