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UPDATE: House Passes a VAWA that Does Not Protect All Victims
Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to pass a version of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization that prioritizes some victims over others and politicizes the safety and well-being of victims of abuse.
I could not have predicted that a bill called the Violence Against Women Act wou
VAWA Amendment Violates First Amendment
Although the Senate passed a bipartisan version of VAWA last month that would extend protection from intimate partner violence to all victims regardless of sexual orientation, gender ide
Learn about VAWA in this week's Legislative Update
Our Weekly Legislative Update is here to bring you the latest from Washington, DC on the issues facing Congress. This week, the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act is the talk of the town.
Torat Hamelech
There are times in which we will want to harm the innocent from the outset. And their presence and their killing is actually beneficial and helpful to us.
Statement of Union for Reform Judaism President Rabbi Rick Jacobs Responding to the Mass Shooting in El Paso, TX
"Clergy colleagues throughout El Paso will faithfully and lovingly hold up the families of the slain and wounded. So too our hearts – indeed the hearts and prayers of all people of good conscience across the nation – are with those families."
Jewish Leaders' Letter to Under Secretary Sigal P. Mandelker
Dear Under Secretary Mandelker,
7 Things to Know About Jewish Genetic Diseases
Genetics may seem complicated, but even simple messaging can go a long way toward informing members of the Jewish community, especially when it comes to genetic disorders that are more common among Jews than in the general population.
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.