February 12, 2021
What's On Our Mind ...
Lou Dobbs, $2B, and Sephora

Smartmatic, an international election technology company, recently filed a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox news and three of its anchors: Lou Dobbs, Maria Bartiromo, and Jeanine Pirro. Smartmatic is suing over false reports that it played a role in stealing the 2020 election. 

False claims have been made that the company’s machines could be hacked to secretly change the votes across the country. However, Smartmatic was only used in Los Angeles County and not nationwide. A win will send a loud message to other media companies that if they promote false, damaging right-wing conspiracy theories that incite violence, there will financial accountability.

The Fox anchors named in the lawsuit promoted this lie numerous times during their broadcasts which helped to whip up Trump’s supporters who eventually then stormed the Capitol.

Businesses, such as Fox, will act responsibly when they fear financial pain. If Smartmatic wins their case, we will begin to take an important step to turn back the right-wing tide of lies that threaten the safety and security of our country. Money can be among the best, most powerful weapons against hate.

Upcoming Events

JAC Education Foundation Presents:
Discussion on Gun Violence with Tim Daly
Senior Program Officer in the Gun Violence Prevention & Justice Reform Program of the Joyce Foundation 
Wednesday, February 24
1:30 pm ET | 12:30 pm CST | 10:30 am PT
Instagram of the Week
February 10, 2021 - The path to unity flows through accountability. The path to healing begins with justice. #Impeach #Convict #Disqualify

See what else we're doing. Follow us on social media
In the News
ISRAEL
The IAEA reported that Iran has started producing uranium, in violation of the Nuclear Agreement. U.S. and Israeli National Security Advisors are strategizing on how to approach this threat. President Biden has made a goal of restoring ties with the Palestinians, but faces many roadblocks.
ANTISEMITISM AND BDS
The Pentagon finally admitted it has an extremism problem, but it will not be easy to fix. 199 House Republicans have embraced antisemitism and violence. Here is how Jewish constituents describe their new QAnon Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert -- scary, wackadoodle.
CHOICE
Democratic lawmakers are pushing the FDA to lift restrictions on abortion pills. This push is a part of a bigger fight to increase abortion access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ilyse Hogue, influential abortion rights advocate, will step down as NARAL chief.
RELIGION AND STATE
More than a quarter of white Evangelicals believe core QAnon conspiracy theories. A federal court blocked Gov. Andrew Cuomo's capacity limits on houses of worship. For the first time, the U.S. will enforce housing discrimination protections for LGBTQ people.
BEYOND THE CORE
Despite what people think, guns don't make us safer from gun violence. The Voting Rights Act is only 55 years old, but its survival is hanging by a thread. President Biden's EPA chief inherited a mess from the Trump Administration. The COVID vaccine rollout has improved significantly under the Biden Administration. There maybe an end in sight
POLITICAL BYTE
Experts on terrorism tell us what comes next after the Capitol riots. The greatest danger is from small groups or even individuals attracted to violence. Dozens of former Republican officials are in talks to form an anti-Trump third party. Most Republicans find Democrats not as political opponents, but as enemies.
IMPEACHMENT
Rep. Jamie Raskin's son died. A week later, he survived the Capitol riots. Now, he's leading the impeachment case against Trump. The impeachment trial is being watched by millions of people across the country -- here are the most shocking revelations so far.
FYI
NBA player Amar’e Stoudemire travels everywhere with an antique golden menorah he purchased in Jerusalem. Listen to Israel's 2021 Eurovision song entry, by Ethiopian-Israeli pop star Eden Alene. Who is Rep. Stacey Plaskett, the breakout star of the impeachment trial and why can't she vote in Congress?
The Last Word
"The moment that we no longer act as servants of the people but as masters of the people, as violators of the people's rights, that is the time to impeach, remove, convict, disqualify, start all over again."

- Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), House Impeachment Manager
Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs (JACPAC) is a pro-Israel PAC with a domestic agenda. We support a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and advocate for reproductive health and the separation of religion and state and incorporate other issues of importance to the Jewish community, including gun violence prevention and climate change. In addition to providing financial support for U.S. Senate and House campaigns, JACPAC educates our membership with outreach events designed to inform and activate their participation in the political process.
Paid for by Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs. Contributions or gifts are not tax deductible. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in an election cycle. Corporate contributions and contributions from non-US citizens who are not lawfully admitted for permanent residence are prohibited. All contributions by individuals must be made from personal funds and may not be reimbursed or paid by another person.