Jacob Kaplan

Successful govt coup created gileaf

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In A Handmaid’s Tale, Gilead is A dystopian America after a successful coupe of the Govt. I almost didnt do this thread because it may be too real for some. But I feel on the eve of this #Inauguration & this being a banned book, necessary. #BlueResisters #ProudBlue

The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved - loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.

-- Victor Hugo

Here’s how Acosta signed off his show earlier today.

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Christmas #Sunset #Photography #Sheffield

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Thanks to all who were concerned if our house survived the fires. Amazingly enough... it did. My heart goes out to everyone who weren't as fortunate, not only in my neighborhood, but all of Los Angeles. Together, we will get through this! ❤️-mh

With everything so seemingly terrible these days & no sign of anything remotely hopeful in the near future, I thought you might need this photo of a baby giraffe.

BREAKING: Debris seen over the Caribbean after SpaceX's Starship explodes during test flight

Beloved actress and SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher gave a powerful speech last week calling SAG members to join the WGA in the first joint strike against poor compensation and labor practices in the entertainment industry Hollywood has seen in over 60 years.

Opinion | The Hollywood strikes are bigger than just Hollywood Hollywood is shut down now that two major unions are on strike. The outcome of their fight will affect workers throughout the country.

Learn more at the link below:
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/sag-strike-fran-drescher-speech-actors-writers-rcna94096

And of course bans disproportionately impact those who are already marginalized in our society: Black, Indigenous and other people of color; those struggling to get by; disabled people; trans men, and some nonbinary and/or gender nonconforming people; im/migrants; those in rural areas; young people.

Protect access to abortion care! Tell Congress to pass the Abortion Justice Act! ncjw.org/abortionjustice

Vision for America - National Council of Jewish Women For more than a century, National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has been at the forefront of social change for women, children, and families. In the America we have long envisioned, each of us has wh...

Our Vision for America outlines domestic policy recommendations to build a future where each of us has what we need to be healthy, live with dignity, and share in our growing prosperity. Learn more about what our vision looks like at the link. www.ncjw.org/vision-for-america

July 4th is a celebration of the American fight for independence and freedom. After a series of major legislative losses impacting access to education and protection from discrimination — let today be a reminder that in pursuing freedom no one of us can be left behind.

The EEOC went into effect July 2, 1965 with the intent to protect the civil rights of workers. Almost 60 years later, protecting civil rights regardless of sex, age, ability, education, or race is still essential to employment equity. #NCJWRewind

With #SCOTUS decisions like today’s paving the way for discrimination, and yesterday's shredding affirmative action, plus anti-trans legislation sweeping the country this #Shabbat we're reminded to push back and ensure safety and equity are realities for all of us. #ShabbatShalom

Last week, our beloved Dana Gershon was honored by US Representative Jan Schakowsky in the Congressional Record for her leadership as Board President of National Council of Jewish Women. Her term as President ends today and we couldn't be more grateful for her service.

SCOTUS ruled today, on the last day of #PrideMonth, to allow #303Creative to refuse service to same-sex couples — justifying outright discrimination against a particular group of customers. Jody Rabhan, NCJW chief policy officer, released the following: ncjw.org/303creative

Want to show your support for reproductive health care access? Visit the link below and let your representatives hear your voice! https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/276/cosponsors?s=1&r=1&q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22%22%5D%7D

Supreme Court solidifies protections for workers who ask for religious accommodations The Supreme Court is using the case of a Christian mailman who didn’t want to work Sundays to solidify protections for workers who are religious.

Religious freedom wins! Our civil rights laws require religious accommodations for workers and NCJW is proud to see those rights affirmed in today's SCOTUS decision. #GroffvDeJoy

https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-mail-carrier-religious-discrimination-4d0b161349846f8e3bbcd6376059065f

NCJW Alarmed By Supreme Court’s Decision Striking Down Affirmative Action - National Council of Je... WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled today to reject the constitutionality of affirmative action in two cases brought by the deceptively named Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard Universi...

The Supreme Court ruled today on the constitutionality of affirmative action. NCJW's Chief Policy Officer Jody Rabhan responded to the decision in the following statement.

https://www.ncjw.org/news/ncjw-alarmed-by-supreme-courts-decision-striking-down-affirmative-action/

June 28, 1969 marked the beginning of the Stonewall Riots, a 6-day series of protests against police violence by members of the NYC LGBTQ+ community that changed the nature of LGBTQ+ activism in the US. This spirit of resistance evolved into what know now as #Pride.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is in effect TODAY! This important legislation protects pregnant workers and holds employers to a higher standard. Fair accommodations are a baseline to ensure pregnant workers never have to choose between their health and their paycheck.

Pregnant Workers Fairness - A Better Balance Our Issues Every pregnant worker deserves the opportunity to work to support their family without risking the health of their pregnancy. Yet pregnant workers, especially those in low-wage and physical...

Learn more about the PWFA from our partner, A Better Balance, at the link below! https://www.abetterbalance.org/our-issues/pregnant-workers-fairness/

Yesterday NCJW's HQ team gathered on the Hill to hand deliver #YahrtzeitofRoe boxes to our representatives like Kathy Manning supporting the fight for reproductive freedom.

Check out this 🧵 to see our dream team in action!

The Faith of Abortion Activists - Sixth & I Faith leaders and activists share how faith communities can lean on each other in partnership in the fight for reproductive rights and what people of faith can do to build resilience and maintain hope...

Join us as we sit with abortion activists Rabbi Nora Feinstein, Jamie L. Manson, Rev. Rob Keithan, and Dora Muhammad on Monday, June 26 at 7 PM ET to continue the conversation about abortion access after the #YahrtzeitofRoe!

https://www.sixthandi.org/event/the-faith-of-abortion-activists

Join NCJW CEO, Sheila Katz, with Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt to discuss the Biden Administration's National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism, how the plan came together, and how it will take effect. RSVP below!

https://www.ncjw.org/events/antisemitism-briefing-with-amb-deborah-lipstadt