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 somewhat recent years 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!
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?
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
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 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
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
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 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
Silver Spring residents demand action after investigation clears officer in death of Robert White
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 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
