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Gun Violence
Multiple surveys have found that Jews vote in percentages higher than the population in general, which — in some places and in some races — can make the Jewish vote more influential.
October 27, 2022, 10:48 am
Georgia’s Jewish Electorate
Data finds Jewish community more educated, older, and more liberal than state population in general.
By Dave Schechter
January 29, 2021, 2:24 pm
AJFF Intro: They Ain’t Ready for Me
“They Ain’t Ready for Me” introduces a charismatic woman, Tamar Manasseh, who leads the fight against the alarming trend of gun violence in the South side of Chicago.
By Sandra Craine
October 16, 2020, 7:21 am
Why Democratic Down-Ballot Voting Matters in Georgia
Jewish Democratic Women’s Salon co-founder said Jewish voters should gun control, abortion rights, hate crimes, and racial justice issues.
By Valerie Habif
Congresswoman Lucy McBath, who champions gun control efforts, spoke to Riverwood students and teachers by Zoom.
May 27, 2020, 7:32 am
McBath Talks Gun Safety at Riverwood
Group formed by Jewish students held Zoom call with congresswoman who lost her son to gun violence.
By Compiled by the AJT
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the AIPAC Policy Conference on March 6. (Photo by Haim Zach, GPO)
April 5, 2018, 3:12 pm
Letters on AIPAC, Israel and Balance
Our readers found plenty of reasons to criticize what the AJT published in recent weeks.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas alumni represent the school with banners and homemade signs.
March 29, 2018, 7:20 am
Young People Lead Charge at March for Our Lives
A Marjory Stoneman Douglas alumna admires the new generation of teen activists.
By Rachel Fayne
Cartoon by Steve Sack, The Minneapolis Star-Tribune, MN
March 21, 2018, 4:56 pm
Our View: Student Activism
Schools should be happy that youths are applying classroom lessons to the real world.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Middle-schoolers at Temple Emanu-El work on posters March 18 for the March for Our Lives on March 24. (Photo by Bob Bahr)
March 19, 2018, 2:36 pm
Walkout Just Part of Jewish Atlanta’s Gun Response
After an Emanu-El gun violence forum, synagogues and youth groups prepare for marches March 24.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
March 18, 2018, 9:00 am
Students Walk Out for Action, Mourning
A high school senior and sophomore explain why they joined the 17-minute demonstration March 14.
By Shaindle Schmuckler
Eliana Goldin was there to hear Rabbi Adam Starr read the 20th chapter of Psalms at the AJA student walkout March 14.
March 16, 2018, 3:20 pm
Student: Why I Didn’t March With AJA’s Walkout
A sophomore looks for solutions to gun violence beyond new gun control laws.
By Eliana Goldin
Students’ faces reflect their anguish at the loss of lives to gun violence.
March 15, 2018, 3:29 pm
AJA Students Walk Out Later for Jewish Values
High-schoolers joined the national protest of gun violence but separated themselves from questionable leaders.
By Sarah Moosazadeh
March 12, 2018, 6:25 am
Stoneman Douglas Alumni Make Presence Known
We will be out in force at the March for Our Lives in Atlanta and in Washington.
By Rachel Fayne
Cartoon by Pat Bagley, The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah
March 12, 2018, 5:40 am
Teens Quite Aware of What They’re Going Through
They might not know everything, but it's a mistake to dismiss post-Parkland activists for their youth.
By Dave Schechter
From the WebFebruary 16, 2018, 7:33 am
How Israel Prevents Gun Violence
Strict ownership controls are enforced in a nation where most adults have served in the military.
March 2, 2017, 12:06 pm
Children’s Deaths Unite Moms Across Cultures
Robi Damelin brings Parents Circle Families Forum stateside
By Patrice Worthy
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