by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 23, 2024 | Activism, Antisemitism, Archived 2024, California, Environment, Featured, Healthcare, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ
On August 31, the California State Legislature wrapped up its regular session by approving hundreds of pieces of legislation. Upon passage, these bills were sent to the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until the September 30 deadline to sign them into law. This...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 13, 2022 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2022, California, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Justice, Environment, Featured, JCJ Blog, LGBTQ
With the California legislative cycle now complete, there are a number of bills on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. The governor has until September 30th to sign these bills into law. Below are 8 of many bills for which we have advocated and call on the governor to...
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...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Jul 7, 2021 | Activism, Cohorts, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism
The summer legislative fellows of the Jewish Center for Justice, speaking on behalf of the organization, call for the abolition of the Senate filibuster. Our work this summer, which includes advocating for key voting rights legislation such as the For The People Act...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Mar 23, 2021 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2021, Children, Featured, Gun Violence Prevention, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism
The Jewish Center for Justice calls upon the Senate to pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, also called H.R. 8, which has passed in the House of Representatives. The Jewish Center for Justice is mobilizing Jewish communities and gun-violence prevention...
