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 years about our work, and some pieces written by our members and our coalition partners. Have you seen JUFJ mentioned in your local paper? Email sam@jufj.org and let him know!
February 23, 2022
Losing my son to disease before his third birthday was heartbreaking, but I’m grateful I had the paid leave to care for him; many don’t – Lisa Barkan, Baltimore Sun
January 28, 2022
Immigration Legislation Concerns from Citizens – Stan Binder
January 26, 2022
My patients fear eviction for good reason – Zackary Berger
January 17, 2022
Baltimore must get rental assistance directly to tenants in need – Detrese Dowridge, Baltimore Renters United
September 10, 2021
Housing Saves Lives
July 23, 2021
DC Council: Raise my taxes!
July 8, 2021
Meet Michaela: Jewish Community Organizer of the Week
June 29, 2021
Baltimore City Council Should Listen to City Residents, Not Ignore Them
June 15, 2021
Dist. 18 Constituents Question Senator’s Priorities on Police Reform, Other Measures
June 11, 2021
You Should Know … Rachel Kutler
May 28, 2021
DC, please tax me more to fund recovery for all our residents
April 21, 2021
Why can’t the Maryland legislature pass a paid family and medical leave bill?
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?
September 12, 2022
Tenants And Activists Urge Montgomery County Council To Pass Rent Control (DCist)
August 12, 2022
You Should Know… Elianna Cooper (Washington Jewish Week)
August 10, 2022
Groups call for revisions to proposed recommendations on police oversight (WBAL-TV)
August 1, 2022
Without council action, tenants in Montgomery County could see higher rents (Maryland Matters)
July 8, 2022
Montgomery County’s demonization of youths won’t solve any problems (Washington Post)
June 13, 2022
Redistricting shakes up Baltimore County’s upcoming local elections (Baltimore Jewish Times)
May 27, 2022
“Those guys that robbed me – the police came after the fact” (Baltimore Brew)
May 12, 2022
Baltimore Advocates Demand Answers on Shoddy Implementation of Water Accountability & Equity Act (Food and Water Watch)
May 2, 2022
Baltimore County Council delays vote on controversial police accountability board (WYPR)
April 27, 2022
Taxpayers at Baltimore budget forum criticize Mayor Brandon Scott’s second straight proposed increase in police spending (Baltimore Sun)
April 26, 2022
Police Accountability Board plan questioned at Baltimore County Council hearing (WYPR)
February 24, 2022
With equity officer and mandate, racial effects now embedded in legislation review (Bethesda Beat)
February 8, 2022
Baltimore starts offering long-awaited water discount program
February 7, 2022
DC housing advocates want more rental assistance
February 2, 2022
DC Child Care Workers To Get $10,000 Checks As Part Of Pay-Raise Plan
February 1, 2022
Fair Housing Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Allow Local Just-Cause Eviction Laws
January 26, 2022
Rising post-moratorium evictions: tenant and landlord perspectives
January 19, 2022
Advocacy groups push aid for the disadvantaged during Maryland General Assembly session
January 19, 2022
Dramatic readings and discussions underline MLK’s timely message
January 17, 2022
MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” remains relevant, Baltimore Jewish social justice groups contend
January 12, 2022
Juvenile justice reform with Melissa Goemann
January 12, 2022
Deadline Extended for Task Force to Determine Compensation for Early Childhood Educators
January 12, 2022
Paid Family Medical Leave Getting a New Look in This Year’s Legislative Session
January 4, 2022
Fair Housing Advocates Urge Baltimore Officials to Stop Evictions Amid Omicron Surge
January 4, 2022
Baltimore housing advocates call for halt on evictions
January 4, 2022
With Covid-19 resurgent, advocates call on Baltimore to again suspend evictions
December 14, 2021
Advocates, Lawmakers Dismayed Over Elrich’s Police Accountability Bill
December 2, 2021
Federal Funds Allow MCPS to Hire Over 100 Teachers
December 2, 2021
DC Councilmember Proposes Bill To Stop Encampment Clearings
December 1, 2021
Reforming Criminal Justice with Bruce Turnbull
November 25, 2021
Housing Advocates Urge Baltimore to Use Relief Funds for Tenants’ Access to Counsel in Eviction Cases
October 30, 2021
Washington Post: For DC mayoral candidates, equity is an early flashpoint
October 8, 2021
After NoMa Encampment Incident, DC Lawmakers Call For Changes To Future Clearings
October 6, 2021
Looking for action with Laura Wallace
September 13, 2021
Montgomery County group calls for speedier distribution of rent relief funds
September 9, 2021
Elected leaders, immigrant community call for extension of rent stabilization bill
August 12, 2021
Statewide eviction protection, a life-saving public health measure amid Covid, must continue, tenants say
August 12, 2021
Baltimore Tenants Demand New State Eviction Protections
August 11, 2021
Intersection of mental health, police and race takes the life of another young Black man
July 27, 2021
Family of Ryan LeRoux Held a Press Conference in Gaithersburg on Tuesday
July 1, 2021
Another Water Rate Hike, Advocates Call for Relief
July 1, 2021
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Joined by State and Local Officials to Celebrate Latest Minimum Wage Increase for Montgomery County on July 1
June 30, 2021
External audit finds shortcomings in key areas of Montgomery County policing
June 2, 2021
Tensions Flare About $400 Million Paid Family Leave Surplus In Bowser’s Budget
May 25, 2021
Maryland Gov. Hogan yet to decide on letting college workers unionize
April 28, 2021
Some students push back on school safety task force
April 26, 2021
Press Release: New Report Finds DC’s “Clean Hands” Law Provision on Driver’s Licenses Punishes Residents for Poverty and Undermines Racial Equity in the District
April 16, 2021
He was a champion of police in schools. A year after George Floyd, he’s changed his mind.
April 16, 2021
Community Mourns James Johnson And Dominique Williams, Men Killed By Off-Duty Police Officer
April 15, 2021
On Scott’s desk, a bill pitched as helping renters that renters’ advocates denounce
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
