EZ Read - April 8, 2022

April 14, 2022

This year as we gather with our families at our Seder to retell the story of Passover, let us open our hearts, our homes, and our country to the Ukrainians and all others who are suffering.

We must remember that we are all not free until everyone is free.

We hope you have a meaningful and joyous Passover.

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Upcoming Events

For JAC Members

Conversation with Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY)

Wednesday, April 20

3:00 pm ET | 2:00 pm CT | 12:00 pm PT

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For JAC Members

RESCHEDULED: Conversation with Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO)

Wednesday, April 27

5:30 pm ET | 4:30 pm CT | 2:30 pm PT

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky's Ultimate Women's Power Lunch (D-IL)

Friday, May 20

11:00 am CT | Chicago, IL

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April 13, 2022 This Passover, as we turn our focus globally and acknowledge the immigration and refugee crises happening worldwide, we recognize the same desire of oppressed people everywhere to seek better, more fulfilling lives. We are not free until everyone is free. https://conta.cc/3vfUpdJ

In the News

ISRAEL

What's behind the recent surge of terrorism attacks in Israel
Noa Tishby is named Israel’s first-ever Special Envoy for Combating Anti-Semitism
Israeli forces have caught the terrorists reportedly planning a Passover attack

ANTISEMITISM AND BDS

How Donald Trump's presidency effected the trajectory of American prejudice
The National Union of Students to be investigated for antisemitism
U.S. annual report confirms use of antisemitism by Palestinian extremists

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CHOICE

Oklahoma lawmakers pass legislation forcing women to have rapist's children
What to expect if abortion pills become the only safe option
The future of Roe v. Wade is not looking good

BEYOND THE CORE

In 26 states, QAnon is front and center on the ballot
Climate scientists say there's still hope – if countries keep their promises
A 'ghost gun' survivor tells her story and her take on Biden's new legislation

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POLITICAL BYTE

Nevada Democrats are going all-in to unseat Iowa as the first round for presidential primaries
Trump begins pouring money into the midterms for the first time
It’s decision time for the Jan. 6 select committee as the panel has entered the final phase of its eight-month investigation

FYI

Ken Burns’ next documentary is about the U.S. response to the Holocaust
The themes of Passover and Jewish history bind this holiday to the struggle of the Ukrainian people
Click here to listen to a Billy Joel Passover

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The Last Word

“(At) ny age where it’s appropriate to talk about a kid’s mom and dad, then it should be appropriate to talk about a kid’s mom and mom or dad and dad or whatever family structure we live with. That‘s part of what it means to be pro-family, pro-every family.”

– Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg

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