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Reform Rabbis Weigh in on Marriage Equality
As marriage equality legislation advances in Washington state, New Jersey and Maryland, pro-equality faith voices have been making their voices heard at legislative hearings – and Reform Jews have wasted no time in speaking u
Fighting for Marriage Equality in Maine
Here in the Maine wilderness, fighting for justice can feel lonely.
A Welcome Achievement of Marriage Equality in Washington State
Rabbi David Saperstein: This progress has been a long time coming and brings our country closer to fully reflecting our founding values of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness for all.
Former RAC Staffer Testifies for Marriage Equality in MD
Marriage equality advocates have had much to celebrate over the last few days: An appeals court struck down California’s anti-marriage equality Proposition 8,
Senate Committee Passes DOMA Repeal
The Defense of Marriage Act bars federal recognition of same-sex
Court Strikes Down Discriminatory "Defense of Marriage Act"
The month of February has been a good one for those of us who believe that all Americans deserve the equal protection of the law.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Proposition 8
Today, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth District issued a ruling in the Perry v.
What Should Jewish LGBTQ+ Spaces Look Like?
For many LGBTQ+ Jews in the United States, LGBTQ+ synagogues and organizations offer that sustenance.
To Gov. Bryant: Veto Mississippi's HB 1523
On April 1, 2016, RAC Director Rabbi Jonah Pesner sent the following letter to Governor Bryant of Mississippi, urging him to veto HB 1523, legislation that, in the name of religious freedom, affirms a right to discrminate against many Mississippians, including LGBT people.
To Gov. Deal: Veto Georgia's HB 757
On March 21, 2016, RAC Director Rabbi Jonah Pesner sent the below letter to Governor Deal of Georgia, urging him to veto HB 757. This bill would have created an affirmative right to discriminate against many people, including the LGBT community. On March 28, 2016, Governor Deal vetoed HB 757.