National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Presidential budget, and Pride Month: Your civic action to-do list for 6-1-21
Jewish Women International was proud to co-sponsor the Anti-Defamation League's Day of Action Against Antisemitism virtual rally. With antisemitism, hate crimes, and ethnically- and racially-motivated extremism reaching historic highs, it is critical that we stand united against all forms of hate and bigotry. Take action today to urge your members of Congress to join bipartisan efforts to combat antisemitism and hate.
3. 2020 saw the highest rate of gun deaths in more than two decades — and the violence has continued to surge this year. Survivors and victims of gun violence deserve federal action that addresses this public health and safety threat.
In a nutshell: Friday is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. We can build a future free from gun violence if we all step up to make change and compel our elected officials to do the same.
Take action: Participate in Wear Orange events for National Gun Violence Awareness Day this Friday, June 4. Text ORANGE to 644-33 to find an event with folks near you. Speak out in support of gun reform with our one-click congressional advocacy platform.
2. President Biden’s budget proposal excluded the Hyde Amendment (which bans Medicaid coverage of abortion) and included historical investments to combat gender-based violence, stop the gun violence epidemic, and launch a national paid family and medical leave program.
In a nutshell: Removing the Hyde Amendment would help low-income pregnant people have greater freedom to make decisions about their reproductive health, families, and futures. Supporting violence prevention and intervention efforts would help protect women and families. Funding paid family and medical leave would create a more just workforce in which no one has to choose between their or their family's health and a paycheck.
Take action: Tell your members of Congress to pass appropriations bills that reflect Biden's budget proposal and advance women's health, safety, and economic security!
1. June is Pride Month — a time to celebrate the LGBTQ community and work to dismantle systems that perpetuate violence, discrimination, harassment, and bias based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
In a nutshell: Passing the Equality Act would provide LGBTQ people nationwide with protection against discrimination. The House of Representatives recently passed the legislation, and now the Senate must do the same.
Take action: Tell your senators to support the Equality Act! Also, be sure to join Keshet tonight for The LGBTQ Future of the Jewish Community or on June 23 for their International LGBTQ Pride Panel.