New Gun Violence Prevention Law in MA: How We Helped Make it Happen
Let’s Make Background Checks on Guns Universal
- One in three people in the U.S. know someone who has been shot;
- On average, 32 Americans are murdered with guns every day and 140 are treated in an emergency room for gun-related injuries;
- Every day, about 51 people take their own life with a gun and 45 people are shot or killed in a gun accident.
Mourning the Death of James Brady
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Speaking Out Against Sexual Violence
The Jewish Imperative to Fight Back Against Sexual Violence on College Campuses
College students nationwide are uniting in the fight to prevent and penalize sexual attackers on their campuses.
What Do Teen Lobbyists Do During a Government Shutdown?
Despite yesterday’s government shutdown, this group of teens figured out a way to deliver their impassioned lobbying speeches.
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."
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To Fight Extremism, Fight White Supremacy
In a disturbing new report finds that the number of murders committed by white supremacists in the United States more than doubled in 2017 compared to 2016.
Opening a New Book: Lessons From Parashat D'varim
Chasidic tales. The foolish but pious people of Chelm. Folklore. Myths. The Jewish people is a people of storytellers. We use stories to make our points, identify moral and ethical responsibilities, and connect ourselves to an ancient tradition.