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Commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots

Commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jun 28, 2021 | Activism, California, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ

Fifty-two years ago today, the Stonewall Riots set in motion the Gay Liberation Movement.  The riots began when police raided The Stonewall Inn, which like many gay bars at the time was seen as a safe space. However, the Stonewall Inn was specifically seen as a safe...
UPDATE 🚨 The Equality Act has passed HOUSE, now in SENATE 🏳️‍🌈 Here’s how to take action.

UPDATE 🚨 The Equality Act has passed HOUSE, now in SENATE 🏳️‍🌈 Here’s how to take action.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 23, 2021 | Action - National, Activism, Featured, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ

UPDATE: On February 25, the House passed The Equality Act. The bill now moves to the Senate. All actions mentioned below will apply to U.S. Senators only. Last week, The Equality Act was officially passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Jewish Center for...
JCJ advocated for a number of bills in 2019. These 6 were signed into law.

JCJ advocated for a number of bills in 2019. These 6 were signed into law.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 14, 2020 | Activism, Advocacy, California, JCJ Blog

In 2019, the Jewish Center for Justice advocated for dozens of bills on the state and national level. As we shape our legislative agenda for 2020, let’s take a look back at some of the legislative highlights over the past year. While nearly every bill JCJ backed on...
JCJ Action: The Safe and Supportive Schools Act

JCJ Action: The Safe and Supportive Schools Act

by Jewish Center for Justice | May 15, 2019 | LGBTQ

On Thursday Night May 9th, the Jewish Center for Justice celebrated 2 years of advocacy, education and leadership development. With food, drinks and celebration, we did what we do best… fight for a better tomorrow. Hundreds of letters were signed to our elected...
JCJ Lawyers’ Committee responds to SCOTUS discrimination cases

JCJ Lawyers’ Committee responds to SCOTUS discrimination cases

by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 26, 2019 | JCJ Blog, LGBTQ

As part of our mission to ensure that all people are treated with dignity, respect, and equality, the Jewish Center for Justice rejects any attempt to discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. We support the right of LGBTQ people to live...
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