JUFJ IN THE NEWS
JUFJ and the coalitions we are part of have been mentioned in local, national, and sometimes international news. Here are some articles from recent months about our work, and some pieces written by our members. Have you seen JUFJ mentioned in your local paper? Email sam@jufj.org and let him know!
March 8, 2021
Maryland Legislators Need to Pass Family and Medical Leave Act
February 25, 2021
Black Jewish Educator Yosef Webb-Cohen Takes on White Supremacy Culture
February 25, 2021
Montgomery County Needs State Use of Force Law for Police
February 10, 2021
Chizuk Amuno’s Andrew Miller to Discuss Jews and Race at Virtual Symposium
September 3, 2020
Matan Zeimer and Zafar Shah: Baltimore Mayor Young took away water bill protections when residents needed them most
July 2, 2020
Pronita Gupta and Joanna Blotner: New Paid Leave Program Brings Economic and Racial Justice to DC Workers
March 17, 2020
Letter: Faith Leaders Call on Legislature to Pass Sanctuary Bill Before Ending Session
March 11, 2020
Joe Magar: Protect Maryland’s Children
February 19, 2020
Natasha Robinson-Link: Baltimore needs to fund Fair Elections
November 7, 2019
Carol Stern: No “Blue Lives Matter” flags in Montgomery County
September 23, 2019
Joanna Silver: no anti-immigrant rallies in Montgomery County
July 3, 2019
Toby Ditz: Baltimore needs Fair Elections
February 20, 2019
Graham Roth: Why is the DC Council less progressive than the national Democratic Party?
April 12, 2021
Residents want more for mental health services, less for police in FY22 budget
April 8, 2021
Off-duty Pentagon Police officer shoots, kills 2 he thought were breaking into car
March 27, 2021
Maryland should pass HB315, protecting children from police interrogation without parents
March 26, 2021
Montgomery County police release video showing officers yelling at 5-year-old boy
March 25, 2021
Housing advocates fear thousands of Marylanders could lose their homes in ‘eviction tsunami’
March 22, 2021
Silver Spring Residents Rally to Protect Black Children
March 9, 2021
Postapocalyptic Communities: Tribal and Religious Organizations Respond to COVID-19
March 4, 2021
Montgomery County Officer’s assault conviction cleared by judge
March 4, 2021
In Police Reform Debate, Senators Receive Pushback From ‘Triad of Interests’
March 3, 2021
Collective Bargaining Works for Md. Public Employees. Just Ask Our Public Employers
March 3, 2021
As some students push to remove school police, some adults disagree
February 26, 2021
As Policing Bills Hit The Floor, Senators Reflect on a Difficult Legislating Process
February 4, 2021
In Maryland’s largest suburb, an ambitious police overhaul faces roadblocks
February 2, 2021
MoCo Against Brutality works to end SRO program in schools
January 12, 2021
UPDATED: Civil rights group calls for answers after officers fatally shot man in Gaithersburg
January 11, 2021
Police identify man fatally shot by Gaithersburg officers
December 29, 2020
District 20 Legislators to Sponsor Eviction Protection Bill
December 18, 2020
Transit police: FBI agent shot Metro passenger after ‘verbal exchange’
December 17, 2020
Silver Spring social justice group demands transparency after FBI agent shot person on Metro train
December 11, 2020
Advocates urge rapid implementation of tenants’ right to counsel
December 10, 2020
Advocacy groups urge D.C. to require businesses receiving coronavirus grants to help the homeless
November 10, 2020
Baltimore County is taking steps to reform its police department, but some in community remain wary
Tikkun Olam Women’s Foundation #SheShinesLight: Ioana Stoica, Jews United for Justice
November 10, 2020
Recipients Of DC Paid Family Leave Says It’s Changing Perceptions Of Caregiving
November 5, 2020
They Didn’t ‘Paint The Town Ed,’ But Progressives Have Hope In New Councilmembers
November 3, 2020
On His Second Election Day as a Council Candidate, Ed Lazere Feels “Really Good”
October 27, 2020
Jewish groups giving employees off for Election Day – to get out the vote and safeguard democracy
October 19, 2020
An overview of endorsements in DC Council, State Board of Education races
October 19, 2020
It’s time to finally fix the problems with policing in Maryland
October 15, 2020
Opinion: The 9 District Lies
October 12, 2020
No Charges Filed Against County Cop Who Fatally Shot Finan Berhe
October 10, 2020
No charges for Maryland police officer in fatal May shooting
October 9, 2020
No charges for Montgomery County police officer who fatally shot man
October 6, 2020
Coalitions Join Together to Support Bills to Keep Baltimoreans In Their Homes, Save City Money
October 2, 2020
Howard immigration justice coalition announces support for proposed bill to end county’s contract with ICE
September 25, 2020
In Montgomery, council structure and property taxes are on the ballot this fall
September 23, 2020
Community coalition opposes ballot question proposing change to county tax policy
September 22, 2020
How should Montgomery Co. carry out police discipline? Debate continues
September 21, 2020
Policing in Maryland Is Broken: Pass These Reforms in 2021
September 17, 2020
Progressives Demand Legislature Hold Special Session, but Leaders Refuse
September 17, 2020
In Impromptu Appearance, Jones and Ferguson Close Door on Special Session
September 17, 2020
Md. lawmakers close door on special General Assembly session
September 16, 2020
Maryland General Assembly leaders: No special session planned
September 4, 2020
SS Justice Coalition: Officer Moris’ Sentence Was ‘a Real Slap on the Wrist’
August 28, 2020
Baltimore County councilman seeks limits on ‘no-knock’ warrants in latest push for police reform
August 6, 2020
‘Two Sides Of The Same Coin’: Addressing The Link Between Racism And Homelessness
July 29, 2020
Baltimore County Council hears from officials, residents as it weighs police reform
July 21, 2020
D.C. Council backtracks on advertising tax; delays vote to address budget hole
July 17, 2020
More Than 500 Sign Petition to Reopen Investigation Into Robert White Case
July 13, 2020
Advocates decry Baltimore’s delay in implementing new measures to make water more affordable
July 8, 2020
Limiting force helpful, but more police reform needed, residents tell council
July 7, 2020
Community group urges Montgomery County to enact police reforms
July 7, 2020
Mental health and police reform: How they intersect in Montgomery County
June 16, 2020
ACLU files protest over $148M Port Covington TIF bond sale
June 5, 2020
Protesters take over Rockville Pike to support Black Lives Matter
May 29, 2020
A coalition rates Montgomery School Board candidates on their equity statements
May 27, 2020
Another police killing during COVID-19: Seeking justice for Finan Berhe
May 23, 2020
Meet the eight Democratic hopefuls running for D.C. Council’s Ward 2
May 18, 2020
Housing advocates make case for providing lawyers to renters facing eviction
May 9, 2020
‘I don’t want to shoot you!’ Montgomery Co. releases video of fatal cop-involved shooting
April 24, 2020
Facing coronavirus and seeking protections, J Street workers unionize
April 13, 2020
Progressive Groups Offer Policymakers Expansive Agenda to Protect Struggling Marylanders
April 6, 2020
Orange You Glad It’s Passover? Jewish Community Leaders Share the Many Ways to Celebrate Pesach
April 2, 2020
Advocates press Baltimore on water affordability during coronavirus crisis
March 30, 2020
Choosing the Haggadah That’s Right for You
February 29, 2020
Montgomery County decides not to expand SRO program amid complaints from ACLU and NAACP
February 27, 2020
Choosing sides and coalescing in DC politics
February 5, 2020
Workers are forming unions at nonprofits and think tanks, including at JUFJ.
February 3, 2020
Keshini Ladduwahetty: Grassroots activists channeled public outrage over Evans
January 31, 2020
How outraged activists in Maryland counties are pressuring officials to cut ties with ICE
January 17, 2020
Baltimore, Maryland officially enacted the Water Accountability and Equity Act (WAEA)
January 15, 2020
Advocates Worry DC’s Paid Family Leave Will Neglect Some Workers
January 13, 2020
January 10, 2020
January 6, 2020
December 5, 2019
December 3, 2019
November 19, 2019
Montgomery County Passes Sweeping Racial Equity Bill
November 17, 2019
After staying while other congregations fled to Baltimore ’burbs, Beth Am synagogue celebrates $5.5M overhaul
November 19, 2019
November 11, 2019
Baltimore council OKs income-based water billing and passes plastic bag ban
Police Were Correct in Communication about Officer’s Suicide, Experts Say
October 30, 2019
Community Groups Propose Changes to Racial Equity Bill
October 23, 2019
Baltimore to audit water billing after failing to collect $2.3M from Ritz Carlton waterfront condo development
October 17, 2019
Howard coalition calls on county officials to end ICE contract
September 30, 2019
September 26, 2019
September 25, 2019
Six Ward 2 council candidates talk urbanist issues, with no Jack Evans
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced that he will nominate Acting Police Chief Marcus Jones to serve as the county’s new police chief.
Hopeful and disappointed: 2 groups differ on nominee for Montgomery County police chief
September 20, 2019
Montgomery County Contemplates a More Inclusive Future
September 18, 2019
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today that 104 national advocacy groups have endorsed H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act
September 12, 2019
Michelle Malkin, sanctuary opponents to rally Friday in Rockville; counterprotest planned in Montgomery County immigration stand-off
August 12, 2019
American Jews Lead Nationwide Protests to #CloseTheCamps
August 27, 2019
August 1, 2019
July 31, 2019
July 23, 2019
Tonya Chapman Out; New Police Chief Candidate Expected This Week
Finalist for Montgomery Co. police chief gets support from 3 county groups
Social Justice Groups Back Montgomery County Police Chief Nomination
MCPD acting chief briefs council on community-police relations
July 22, 2019
State Roundup: ICE Protested At Artscape
July 22, 2019
100-plus protesters march against ICE in nearly 100-degree heat in Baltimore
July 21, 2019
Baltimore Jews against ICE
July 18, 2019
Jewish Activists of ‘Never Again’ Action Oppose Immigrant Detention Centers
July 17, 2019
Jewish groups protest ‘concentration camps’ on border
July 12, 2019
Lights For Liberty Vigil Planned In Baltimore Ahead Of ICE Raids
July 12, 2019
Montgomery County Police Release Full Footage Involving Officer Using N-Word
July 11, 2019
Panel on police policies debated
July 10, 2019
Amid Public Outcry, Montgomery Lawmakers Look to Create Policing Commission
July 10, 2019
Police Advisory Commission Draws Mixed Reaction
July 9, 2019
‘We believe in accountability’ Protesters voice concerns about Montgomery County Police Department
July 9, 2019
County Officials, Activists Respond to Arrest of Officer in Alleged Police Brutality Incident
July 9, 2019
Inside the Jewish Effort to Stop ICE and Trump’s ‘Concentration Camps’
July 8, 2019
County Civil Rights Groups To Protest Alleged Police Brutality Incident
July 1, 2019
As City Water Bills Increase by 10%, Advocates Demand Affordability Measures
June 7, 2019
Residents voice concerns over Montgomery County policing
May 27, 2019
Tax Incentives For D.C. Tech Companies Expected To Be Slashed
May 17, 2019
Police Pledge ‘Transparency’ in Racial Slur Investigation
May 17, 2019
Dozens of Baltimoreans give impassioned testimonies at hearing for Water Accountability & Equity Act
May 17, 2019
Montgomery County seeking police shooting accountability
May 16, 2019
Community protests MCP interaction with two African Americans
May 16, 2019
Council Seeks More Information after Officer’s Racial Slur Caught on Video
May 14, 2019
Delegate Wilkins: “Our Police Are Falling Woefully Short Of Their Mission”
May 14, 2019
Community holds rally after video shows police officer using racial slur
May 13, 2019
Montgomery Co. community rally, march planned in response to officer using racial slur
May 13, 2019
Activists demanding accountability after video surfaces of Montgomery Co. officer using racial slur
May 10, 2019
Fallout continues from ‘disturbing’ video showing officer using the n-word
May 9, 2019
Jawando’s LETT Act unanimously approved by County Council
May 7, 2019
Justice Reform Group Urges Citizen Police Oversight Board, Policy Reviews
April 24, 2019
Here Is Text of the Letter Unions and Progressive Groups Are Sending to House Democrats
April 15, 2019
Trump doubles down on Islamophobic attacks as threats against Ilhan Omar rise
April 8, 2019
Public Poll Adds to Debate about Next Police Chief
April 8, 2019
Silver Spring residents demand action after investigation clears officer in death of Robert White
April 5, 2019
Bill to end state control of Baltimore police won’t pass this year after opposition from city senators
April 3, 2019
Countless Families Will Keep Their Homes in Baltimore Because Of This Huge Water Bill Win
March 23, 2019
As D.C. leaders tout reforms, latest ethics scandal evokes city’s history of corruption
March 21, 2019
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson Isn’t Power Hungry
March 15, 2019
Bernie 2020 Becomes First Presidential To Unionize With UFCW
March 8, 2019
JUFJ Heads to Annapolis for Lobby Night
March 6, 2019
D.C. Council member Jack Evans urged to resign from Democratic Party leadership
March 5, 2019
DC Council shelves vote on bill to increase homestead deduction
March 2, 2019
Coalition of groups call for Delegate Lisanti to resign
