Marriage Equality Update
The State of the Union and LGBT Equality
Since September 2010, there has been a first-ever focus on the crises that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth face in America’s schools.
Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal is Progress, Work Remains
Rabbi Saperstein: "As we thank the Obama Administration, members of Congress, and military leaders whose leadership resulted in today's repeal of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell,' we encourage them to build on today's step forward by adopting policies that will further ensure eq
In Farewell Speech, USY International President Talks About Coming Out
Daniel (D.J.) Kaplan has been the Union of Synagogue Youth (USY) International President for the past year. In his farewell address, he talked about when he came out of the closet.
SOTU: The RAC LAs Respond
While watching the State of the Union last night, we hope you enjoyed tracking the issues President Obama discussed (and a little friendly competition) during RAC SOTU Bingo!
New Sex Ed Standards Released
A Prayer for My Commonwealth
Reform Movement Reminds LGBT Teens that "It Gets Better"
Rabbi Saperstein: "As human beings, we have a responsibility to ensure that the spark of the Divine presence in each individual is respected.
An Ambitious 2012 Agenda for NY Gov. Cuomo
Yesterday Governor Andrew Cuomo welcomed his second year as New York’s highest official with the annual “State of the State” address. He began by recounting the momentous accomplishments o
The Myth of Denominational Demise
The world is filled with certainties that aren’t – like the myth that religious denominations are dead. We will eventually have three inchoate pools of people, it is said: Orthodox, “Other,” and Unaffiliated.