5 Reasons Congress Must Pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act
Faith Williams, Senior Manager of Government Relations walks readers through five reasons why Congress must finally pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act.
News & Updates
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.
Can a cross be anything but a religious symbol?
Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, Jody Rabhan discusses religious freedom in relation to the Bladensburg cross. Read the full blog here.
Act NOW to Reject Rao: A Former Student’s Take on the D.C. Circuit Nominee
Legislative Associate, Shannon Russell explains why Neomi Rao (nominated and eventually confirmed for Justice Kavanaugh’s seat on the DC circuit court) is terrible for civil and human rights across the board. Read the full blog here.
TRAPped: Justice Kavanaugh & the Actual Evidence in June Medical Services v. Gee
Legislative Associate, Shannon Russell explains Louisiana TRAP law and Justice Kavanaugh’s continued horrendous history with women’s rights. Read the full blog here.
Life Changes in an Instant
By Jody Rabhan Today marks one year since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD) in Parkland, Florida. Life changed in an instant for the students, teachers, friends, school personnel, families, community, and the country. Out of the devastation grew a movement that brought millions of people marching in…
The very high stakes for abortion rights and access
By Jody Rabhan Forty-six years after the Supreme Court affirmed the right of women to obtain an abortion in Roe v. Wade, supporters of that decision have faced a fierce assault from conservative religious opponents. The basic framework of Roe was altered in Casey v. Planned Parenthood to allow restrictions that did not place…