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Shofars blasting, Bend the Arc urges yes on Prop. 30
Jonah Lowenfeld
October 17, 2012
Bend the Arc is urging Jewish voters in California to rally behind Proposition 30.
Islamists seek to extend gains in Egypt run-off vote
Jewish Journal
December 5, 2011
The Muslim Brotherhood\’s party will seek to extend a lead over hardline Islamists in run-offs in Egypt\’s parliamentary vote Monday, with liberal parties struggling to hold their ground in a political landscape redrawn by the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.
Calif. bill would prevent anti-circumcision ballot initiatives
Jewish Journal
August 24, 2011
A bill that would prevent local communities in California from banning male circumcision was unanimously approved by the state senate\’s judiciary committee.
Proposed circumcision ban not merely a parochial concern
Jewish Journal
June 23, 2011
Circumcision, or \”brit milah,\” has long been the stuff of cheap jokes and comedy. But in recent weeks, what used to be nothing more than harmless fare has taken on a much more serious tone. So-called “intactivists” on the fringe left of American politics have pushed the radical notion that infant circumcision is an act of genital mutilation, so unacceptable in fact that it ought to be illegal.
Coalition sues to keep circumcision ban off S.F. ballot
Jonah Lowenfeld
June 22, 2011
The Jewish-led coalition working to defeat a San Francisco ballot measure that would ban circumcision there filed a lawsuit on Wednesday morning.
San Francisco to put circumcision ban on the ballot
Jewish Journal
May 19, 2011
A measure seeking to ban male circumcision will appear on the November ballot in San Francisco. More than 7,700 signatures from city residents on a petition in support of the measure were approved as valid by city officials on Wednesday. At least 7,168 signatures were required, and more than 12,000 were submitted.
San Francisco circumcision ban likely for November ballot
Jewish Journal
April 28, 2011
A proposal to ban circumcision in San Francisco looks likely for the November ballot. A group opposed to male circumcision told Reuters that it had collected more than enough signatures on petitions to qualify their proposal for the Nov. 8 vote this fall.
Illinois Supreme Court: Rahm Emanuel on Chicago mayor ballot
Jewish Journal
January 28, 2011
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled today that Rahm Emanuel can stay on the ballot for mayor of Chicago, saying in a unanimous decision that he meets the state\’s residency requirements despite spending most of the last year as White House chief of staff.
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