‘Forward 50’ heavy on politicos; Faith groups petition Supremes re Prop. 8

Published on November 19, 2008

Larry and me

By Rob Eshman
Published on October 28, 2008

For a while I believed him. McCain was the moderate, pro-Israel Republican who could sweep up many independently minded Jewish voters. Early polls showed McCain getting more of the Jewish vote than Bush. But all that momentum stalled when McCain picked Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate.

Podcast: Exclusive interview with U.S. Congressman Howard Berman about Obama & Iran

By Karmel Melamed
Published on August 11, 2008

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.

Local Jews Win, Mostly

By Mike Levy
Published on November 7, 2002

While Republicans swept in the national elections, with the GOP reclaiming the Senate and retaining their majority in the house, in California, Democrats made a strong showing, winning every statewide office.