The 36th contenders: Both pro-Israel, different on all else

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on May 24, 2011

When South Bay Republican Craig Huey, who has never before held public office, finished second in the May 17 special election to fill the empty seat in California’s 36th Congressional District, he didn’t just surprise political observers.

Hahn, Huey to face off in 36th Congressional District’s 2nd round

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on May 18, 2011

Early Congressional District 36 Election Results: Hahn Leads Among Mail-In Voters

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on May 17, 2011

Dan Adler, “Mensch” for Congress, shakes up race

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on May 13, 2011

Democratic hopefuls talk Israel in bid for Harman’s seat

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on April 21, 2011

For politicians today, making it to Washington often requires them to explain their views about what should happen to Jerusalem. That was the case at the Hermosa Beach Community Center on April 20 when four of the 16 Democratic candidates running in a May 17 special election for the open seat in California’s 36th Congressional District met in a debate on U.S.-Israel and Middle East policy organized by Democrats for Israel (DFI).

Sidney Harman, Newsweek chairman and entrepreneur, dies at 92

Published on April 13, 2011

Sidney Harman, a Jewish entrepreneur who bought Newsweek magazine last year, has died.

Harman’s departure: what does it mean for Jews?

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on February 16, 2011

The outcome of the decision by Jane Harman to quit her 36th congressional seat in the South Bay will likely be a signpost of the changing role of Jewish politicians and the Jewish vote in California politics and government. The Jewish presence in Southern California politics remains strong — after all, this is still a heavily Democratic state with two Jewish women as U.S. senators and a reliably Democratic loyalty among Jewish voters.

In sign of Dems’ precarious hold on center, pro-Israel hard-liner Jane Harman quits Congress

Published on February 8, 2011

Jane Harman, a Jewish Democrat who made her reputation in Congress as a tough-talking advocate for carrying a big stick, is transitioning to the world of speaking softly.

Rep. Jane Harman to quit Congress

Published on February 7, 2011

Rep. Jane Harman (D-Calif.), a pro-Israel stalwart with close ties to the U.S. intelligence community, is quitting Congress. Harman reportedly is leaving to run the Washington DC- based Woodrow Wilson Center, a preeminent foreign policy think tank.

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.

A Nuclear Iran: Still the Greatest Threat

By Rep. Jane Harman
Published on June 6, 2002

President Bush has just completed a historic series of meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In Moscow, and a few days later in Italy, they signed accords to reduce each nation's nuclear stockpiles and increase Russian cooperation with NATO. Much was accomplished, but a major item was left on the negotiating table: Russia's continuing assistance to Iran's nuclear and missile programs.