Remarks from Shabbat Service and Coalition Leadership Meeting for Reproductive Rights in Ohio
The following blog post is adapted from a sermon given by Rabbi Lindsey Danziger, lead organizer of RAC-OH, at a Shabbat service and coalition leadership meeting for reproductive rights at Temple Israel in Columbus, OH.
What’s Next for LGBTQ+ Equality After 303 Creative?
In June, the Supreme Court released a decision in 303 Creative, Inc. v. Elenis expanding the right of businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people.
Celebrating the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26th, we will celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, access to state and local government programs and services, and more.
The Path Forward on Abortion Resource Guide
Here are some resources and actions to protect and advance abortion access, including assistance for people seeking abortions and the organizations that provide that healthcare.
A Conversation with RAC-OH and RAC-FL Leaders on the First Anniversary of Dobbs
June 24th marks one year since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision overturned Roe v. Wade, removing the constitutional right to abortion care and giving states the green light to ban or severely restrict abortion access.
World Refugee Day 2023
The world is currently facing history’s worst refugee crisis. More than 89 million people have left their homes to escape conflict and persecution, surpassing the previous record of displaced persons after World War II. Refugees—those forced to flee their country for fear of persecution, war, or violence—account for about 27.1 million of displaced people.
Three Supreme Court Cases You Should Know About
Over the past few weeks, the Supreme Court has steadily published dozens of opinions on a range of issues affecting the United States. Now, as the end of the term approaches, the future of our democracy, LGBTQ+ rights, and affirmative action are on the line. Here are three upcoming Supreme Court decisions you should know about.
Fighting for LGBTQ+ Equality this Pride Month and Beyond
Every June in the U.S., we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month. While it is important to celebrate and show up for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, our support should not be limited to just one month of the year.
Highlights from the 2022-2023 L'Taken Season
An incredible L’Taken season has come to a conclusion! Over the 2022-2023 season, we had over 2,300 Jewish high schoolers from across the country join us in Washington, D.C. over our five weekends.
Teens Urge Congress to End Gun Violence
The RAC is proud to bring thousands of teens to Washington D.C. for our annual L’Taken Social Justice Seminars. After three days of intensive programming, learning about just a few of the many issues prevalent in our country today, all participants travel to Capitol Hill to meet with their members of Congress and advocate in support of the things they care about.
