Author Archives: JOIN for Justice
Training, March 3rd – Disability as a Social Justice Issue
Current fellow, Allegra Stout would like to invite one and all to a training next Sunday which she has worked hard to organize. Check out the details below. “Led by Karen Schneiderman and Nassira Nicola from the Boston Center for … Read More
JOIN Alum Builds Jewish Power for Pursuing Justice in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia metropolitan area may present some exciting new horizons in the world of Jewish organizing. It occupies a strategically important position in a politically important “swing state”, is home to a large and established Jewish community, and may harbor … Read More
Congressman tells 18-year-old: “I hate illegals”
February 19, 2013 Mae Singerman, Jewish Social Justice Roundtable Coordianator PICO, a national network of faith-based community organizations has put out a call to people of faith based on a recent disturbing incident. Here’s what happened: During a recent visit to Washington, Jessica, … Read More
Addressing & Preventing Teen Dating Violence: Don’t Forget about GLBTQ Youth
Co-authored by Kate Rafey (current organizing fellow) and Melissa Sturtevant. Originally published in Youth Health Connection on January 31, 2013 One pitfall of many sexual assault and domestic violence programs that address teen dating violence is the lack of recognition … Read More
