Jewish victims of gun violence to attend State of the Union address

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on February 11, 2013

Jewish groups push for action on gun control

Published on December 18, 2012

In the wake of the shooting rampage in Newtown, Conn., Jewish groups are looking to build alliances and back legislation to strengthen gun control laws.

Carmen Warschaw, Democratic activist, philanthropist, 95

By Tom Tugend
Published on November 7, 2012

Carmen H. Warschaw, passionate political activist, strategist, financial backer and “Jewish mother” to generations of Democratic office holders, died — fittingly — on Election Day, Nov. 6, after watching the television prognostications on the presidential race. She was 95.

Feinstein accepts J Street endorsement

Published on May 31, 2012

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein accepted the endorsement of J Street's political action committee.

L.A. rabbi, running for U.S. Senate, draws fire for anti-Islamic comments

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on May 16, 2012

The Berman v. Sherman race—so far

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on September 15, 2011

Howard Berman Announces Five Endorsements

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on August 31, 2011

Briefs: Palestinians riot near Jerusalem dig; Brandeis threatened with loss of donations

Published on February 22, 2007

Briefs

Key Jewish California lawmakers return to powerful roles in new Congress

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on February 1, 2007

When the Republicans are in power in Washington, the Jewish political world is usually on the outside looking in, except in matters regarding Israel. With the exception of Israel, the Jewish political orientation (pro-science, pro-choice, favoring economic equality and internationalism) is completely at odds with the contemporary Republican agenda in national politics.

Up Front

By Rob Eshman
Published on October 2, 1997

Up Front.