by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 22, 2024 | Activism, Archived 2024, California, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Voting Rights
Take ACTION by contacting your State Legislators and encouraging them to enact a bill to protect election workers — as well as voters — from interference and intimidation. Find your California Assembly Member and Senator! Sample script: Hello, my name is [your name]....
by Jewish Center for Justice | Apr 18, 2024 | Featured, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
The story of Passover is a story of fighting for justice. As we prepare to celebrate the upcoming eight days, we must remember to fight for justice and redemption in our own communities. With the 2024 General Election approaching, there’s no better place to start the...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Aug 24, 2023 | Featured, JCJ Blog, Voting
In 1965, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act to guarantee all Americans the right to vote. So why does it remain such a challenge for people to vote today? Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act prohibited “covered jurisdictions,” namely states and counties with a...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Feb 27, 2023 | Activism, Archived, Archived 2023, California, Featured, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Voting, Voting Rights
Take action by urging your California assembly member to pass Assembly Constitutional Amendment 4 (ACA 4), which may be heard in committee in March 9, 2023. Click here to find your California Representative and Senator! Sample call / email script: Hello. My name is...
by Jewish Center for Justice | Jan 31, 2022 | Activism, California, Cohorts, Criminal Justice Reform, Featured, Ideas, JCJ Blog, Judaism, Racial Justice, Voting Rights
This post was updated on January 31, 2022. Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is a month-long annual celebration of the contributions and achievements of African Americans in United States history. While so much has been accomplished in...