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Gun Violence Prevention: Jewish Values
Jewish Values and Gun Violence Prevention Jewish Tradition Jewish tradition emphasizes the sanctity and primary value of human life. The Bible commands us, "Thou shalt not murder" (Exodus 20:13).
Gun Violence Prevention: Legislative Summary
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence - National Legislation Page Amongst other things, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence closely monitors gun-related legislation on Capitol Hill and educates lawmakers and their staff about the need to enact sensible gun laws to reduce gun violence in America.
Anti-Gun Violence Coalition
Anti-Gun Violence Coalition Community Contact Information: Temple Beth El Charlotte, NC www.beth-el.com Goals: Educate the community about issues of gun control. Engage the Jewish and general community in peaceful assembly against gun violence.
L'Taken: In the News
News articles and blog posts written by and about L'Taken participants.
Arms Control: Position of the Reform Movement & Jewish Values
Position of the Reform Jewish Movement In 1995 the CCAR resolved to encourage an international ban on the use, production, stockpiling, and sale transfer or export of all anti-personal landmines.
Children's Issues: Legislation
Legislation Act to Leave No Child Behind On May 23, 2001, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Representative George Miller (D-CA) introduced the Act to Leave No Child Behind (S. 940/H.R. 1990), comprehensive legislation aimed at bettering the lives of children.
ASK: Asking Saves Kids
ASK: Asking Saves Kids Initiative to educate community about issues of gun control, safety measures and awareness.
Reform Movement Welcomes House Passage of Inclusive VAWA; Looks Forward to Swift Enactment
Weinstein: "Although it has taken far too long to reach this day, we commend both chambers in Congress for passing a reauthorization bill that includes better training for law enforcement, victim service providers and personnel; improved protections for women in t
Children's Issues: Background
Background "We have nothing to be proud of. One in six children in the United States-12.1 million-still live in poverty. In fact, children are more likely to be poor today in this time of unprecedented wealth than they were 20 or 30 years ago.
Vassar College Powerfully Responds to the Westboro Baptist Church
Early last week the Westboro Baptist Church, which has made its mark by spreading a message of hate toward the LGBT community at schools, churches and even soldiers’ funerals, announced its intentions to protest at Vassar on February 28th. The WBC’s statement not only made clear their opposition to Vassar’s acceptance of LGBT students, but also derided its academic pursuits and insulted its history as a woman’s college. All things that I, as a Vassar alum, am proud of.