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State Court Upholds Prop. 8

Jewish Journal May 26, 2009

On Tuesday May 26, 2009, we stood in Leimert Park, together with clergy of many faiths, awaiting our fate, awaiting a verdict on our humanity. Outrage, sorrow and a renewed sense of purpose swept across the crowd as news spread that the California Supreme Court had made a Solomon’s choice – upholding as legal the marriages entered into by same-sex couples last summer while preserving the travesty of justice that is Proposition 8.

Synagogues Working to Be More Open to Gays

Jewish Journal March 13, 2009

[UPDATE] The newsletter sent out last month by Temple Israel of New Rochelle contained the usual sort of announcements, including a reminder about the synagogue’s upcoming Purim carnival, mazal tovs and condolences, and information about a social event at a local steakhouse.

‘Milk’ Captures Doomed Life of Gay, Jewish Politician

Jewish Journal December 10, 2008

The San Francisco County supervisor, who was murdered in his City Hall office in 1978, enjoyed conversing in Yiddish with Sharyn Saslafsky, who would come into his camera store in San Francisco\’s Castro district as a customer or just to shmooze.

Prop H8, gratuitous, immature, Islam

Jewish Journal December 4, 2008

\” . . . Now that a mensch will be moving into the White House, I hope that Judea Pearl\’s words are brought to his attention . . . \”

Proposition 8 and ‘the will of the people’ — an historical perspective

Jewish Journal November 26, 2008

A well-funded coalition of realtors and landlords, intent on protecting white neighborhoods and their attendant property values from feared black incursions, immediately mounted a campaign to amend the state Constitution and guarantee property owners\’ continued ability to deny minorities equal access to housing.

Satire, Hitchens, Rotbart and fear

Jewish Journal November 26, 2008

\” , , , Frightening, yes, but what an exciting time to be living. I applaud the diversity of your publication . . .\”

Where’s the struggle?

David Suissa November 20, 2008

When I see the coarse arguments currently raging over the issue of same-sex marriage, I don\’t see any thoughtful or fascinating debates or any embracing of tension. I see two armies shooting at each other.

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