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Voter Guide: Proposition 50 in California

Voter Guide: Proposition 50 in California

by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 29, 2025 | California, Featured, Judaism, Voting

On November 4, 2025, California voters will be asked to vote in a special election to decide Proposition 50, a ballot measure that would reshape how the state’s legislative districts are drawn. While redistricting may sound inconsequential, the stakes could not be...
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law 60 years ago today

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law 60 years ago today

by Jewish Center for Justice | Aug 6, 2025 | Featured, JCJ Blog, Racial Justice, Voting Rights

Signed into law on August 6, 1965, the Voting Rights Act outlawed discriminatory practices, like literacy tests, that were used to suppress Black voters in the Jim Crow South. It was a historic victory, hard-won through years of protest, organizing, and immense...
RECAP: California Props and Ballot Measures

RECAP: California Props and Ballot Measures

by Jewish Center for Justice | Nov 13, 2024 | California, Criminal Justice Reform, Economic Justice, Environment, Featured, Healthcare, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, LGBTQ, Racial Justice

The 2024 General Election took place on Tuesday, November 5th, with candidates and ballot initiatives at the national, statewide, and local level. While the Jewish Center for Justice does not endorse individual candidates running for office, we did take a position on...
The Election is on November 5th. What you need to know.

The Election is on November 5th. What you need to know.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Sep 9, 2024 | California, Events, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights

On Tuesday, November 5th, the 2024 General Election will take place on the national, statewide, and local level. Voters will be asked to cast their ballot on a number of candidates, from state senators to congressional representatives, as well as a number of...
The 2024 Election takes place on November 5th. Here’s what you need to know.

The 2024 Election takes place on November 5th. Here’s what you need to know.

by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 16, 2024 | Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights

Updated: March 1, 2024 Proposition 1 (March 5th ballot) The Jewish Center for Justice supports voting ‘YES’ on Proposition 1 on the March 5th ballot. Proposition 1 would: Authorize $6.38 billion in bonds to build mental health facilities for those with...
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