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How to Take Action on ‘The Freedom to Vote Act’

How to Take Action on ‘The Freedom to Vote Act’

by Jewish Center for Justice | Oct 20, 2021 | Action - National, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Voting, Voting Rights

“Do you have time to make good trouble?” Early in this congressional session, the House of Representatives passed two key Voting Rights Bills — The For the People Act (H.R. 1) and The John Lewis Voting Rights Act (H.R. 4).   With attention now on the Senate, this week...
Take Action on these two bills awaiting Newsom’s signature

Take Action on these two bills awaiting Newsom’s signature

by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 21, 2021 | Action - State & Local, Anti-Semitism, California, Cohorts, Economic Justice, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog

The Jewish Center for Justice is currently supporting dozens of bills that are awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature. This week, we want to highlight two critical bills that all of us can act on: Hate Crime Legislation (Assembly Bill 57), which unanimously...
JCJ Responds to Texas Abortion Ban

JCJ Responds to Texas Abortion Ban

by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 1, 2021 | Action - National, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Women’s Rights

Following the passage of SB8 in Texas, a law that bans abortion after 6 weeks, Jewish Center for Justice Board Chair Julie Bank issued the following statement: “The Jewish Center for Justice leadership and community are horrified by the passage of SB8 in Texas, a bill...
The recall election for California governor is on September 14. Here’s what you need to know.

The recall election for California governor is on September 14. Here’s what you need to know.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Aug 31, 2021 | Action - State & Local, California, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting

On Tuesday, September 14, a special recall election will happen to determine whether Governor Gavin Newsom will retain his position, or if someone else will take his place. In the lead up to this election, you may have questions regarding what is on the ballot, how to...
JCJ offers a 3-part Legislative Advocacy Training Series. Here’s how to sign up.

JCJ offers a 3-part Legislative Advocacy Training Series. Here’s how to sign up.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Aug 3, 2021 | Activism, Advocacy, Cohorts, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism

The Jewish Center for Justice recently launched our Legislative Advocacy Training Series, a three-part series that is designed to: Empower current and future leaders to build a more compassionate and just society. Connect justice activists with unique opportunities to...
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  • How to Take Action on ‘The Freedom to Vote Act’
  • Take Action on these two bills awaiting Newsom’s signature
  • JCJ Responds to Texas Abortion Ban
  • The recall election for California governor is on September 14. Here’s what you need to know.
  • JCJ offers a 3-part Legislative Advocacy Training Series. Here’s how to sign up.

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