Take Action : Allow Juveniles to Hug Their Loved Ones During Visits
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to vote for Bill AB 1646 to give children in juvenile facilities the ability to hug their loved ones during visits. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name is...
Take Action : Add Jewish as an Ethnicity in Data Collection Systems
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to vote for SB 1387 to add Jewish as an Ethnicity in data collection systems. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m calling as a...
Take Action : Block the Printing of Illegal Firearm Parts and “Ghost Guns.”
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to vote for AB 2047 to require all 3D printers in California to block the printing of illegal firearm parts and “ghost guns.” Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hi, my...
Watson v. Republican National Committee
The Jewish Center for Justice welcomes today's Supreme Court decision in Watson v. Republican National Committee. By protecting access to mail-in voting by continuing to allow ballots to be counted as long as they are postmarked by, and received within, five days of...
Early Voting is Now Open in California
California’s June 2nd primary election is officially underway and many voters can already cast their ballots before Election Day. Many California counties offer early in-person voting, giving voters more flexibility and helping people avoid long lines or last-minute...
Missed the Voter Registration Deadline? What You Should Do.
The calendar has turned to May 19th and you have officially missed the voter registration deadline. What should you do? Well, whatever you decide to do, don't panic. Because while missing the voter registration deadline can feel like the end of the road for your...
Today is the Deadline. Have You Registered to Vote?
Deadlines have a way of focusing our attention. Whether it’s submitting an assignment, paying a bill, or making sure everything is in order before the end of the day, we’re used to acting when the clock runs out. But some deadlines carry more weight than others. Today...
Why California’s Primary Matters More Than You Think
California’s primary election is coming up on June 2, and it plays a bigger role than many people realize. Unlike traditional primaries, California uses a “top-two” system. All candidates appear on the same ballot, regardless of party, and the two candidates who...
Working on Election Day? California Has a Law for That.
California’s primary election is Tuesday, June 2. In California, eligible workers may be entitled to up to two hours of paid time off to vote if they do not have enough time outside of their work schedule. This policy is designed to ensure that work does not prevent...
It’s May 4th: Ballots Are Out, Early Voting Is Open
Monday, May 4th marks an important milestone for California voters. Vote-by-mail ballots are now officially being sent out to every active registered voter across the state, and early voting sites are open. That means the June 2 primary is no longer something off in...