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Reform Movement Hails President's Endorsement of Marriage Equality
Rabbi David Saperstein: Today's statement is an important expression of solidarity with same-sex couples who wish to have their marriages recognized, and LGBT teens, who deserve the support of their government.
Vice President Biden Supports Marriage Equality
In the last 36 hours, Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of Educati
Court Decision Overturns DOMA, Welcome Step Toward Equality
Pelavin: "Today's decision is a vital, overdue, and very welcome step toward marriage equality and a more just society."
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Having Faith in the Fastest-Moving Civil Rights Movement
Over the course of the past decade, the cause of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality has made great strides. As of last year, a majority of Americans supports same-sex marriage.
Why I, a Rabbi, Support LGBT Equality
Marriage equality has been in the news, pretty much non-stop, for a couple of days now.
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.
Discrimination in the Constitution, Hate in the Heart
Yesterday, North Carolinians voted to write discrimination into their state constitution, joining 29 other states that have constitutional bans on marriage equality.
A Personal Reflection On President Obama’s ‘Evolution’
To this day, I remember watching the 2004 vice-presidential debate as a freshman in high school and hearing Senator John Edwards (D-NC) speak about his opposition to marriage equality.