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A Political Party’s Strength Lies in Redefined Borders

Highlighting the latest installment of a series of programs from JACII Detroit, this one focused on fair congressional districts and the dangers of gerrymandering.

To best illustrate how and why Michigan politicians created the most stretched, tilted and gerrymandered congressional district in the nation, Dr. Kevin Deegan-Krause, Wayne State University professor of political science, showed up at the Office Coffee Shop in Royal Oak on Aug. 7 with a replica of the 14th District made of Legos.

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A Week In Review August 25, 2017

Submitted by holliswein on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 4:42pm

For one brief moment on Monday our country found something to smile about and unite behind -- the solar eclipse. It was a bipartisan moment when Democrats and Republicans marveled at the moon covering the sun. We were all inspired at this event which was completely out of human control. But that awe-inspiring moment quickly passed, and then the memories of Charlottesville immediately returned. 

Israeli Officials Meet With Egyptian Leadership to Discuss Reopening Cairo Embassy

An Israeli delegation arrived in Cairo Sunday for discussions with Egyptian officials on security arrangements to bring about the reopening of the Israeli Embassy there, which has been closed for eight months. Israeli officials said the talks were making good progress, which could mean that Ambassador David Govrin will return there shortly.

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JAC Statement on the Violence in Charlottesville - We Will Not Be Silent

"We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."

-- Elie Wiesel 

The horrific events in Charlottesville this past weekend remind us again of the devastating consequences of hatred. Such actions threaten all of us. For the last 30 years, JAC has been monitoring, raising awareness of, and fighting discrimination and hate groups. We have watched their resurgence and have continually spoken out against them.

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Intern Impressions

Submitted by holliswein on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 4:15pm

Sydney Box, JAC 2017 Summer Intern

Elections matter. I've always heard this phrase, but never truly understood the importance of it until I interned with JAC. This summer JAC campaigned for two House special elections, one in Georgia and one in Montana. While spending hours making phone calls into those states encouraging people to vote, I realized for the first time the scope of elections. 

A week In Review July 28, 2017

Submitted by holliswein on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 11:53am

It was an emotional week as the country waited to see the fate of their healthcare. Americans woke up this morning to the news that the 'skinny' repeal had failed and, for now, the ACA will remain in place, reassuring millions of people that they will continue to have access to coverage and critical health services for themselves and their families. 

Week In Review July 14, 2017

Submitted by holliswein on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 11:48am

There is still no good news in the revised Senate healthcare bill - despite GOP claims and any extra perks they have offered to wavering Senators for their support. The bill is an absolute nightmare that would cause a spectacular amount of suffering - and even deaths.* The Senate will stay in session, forgoing their August recess, until they can get this bill passed. They want a victory on this issue at any cost. 

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