Interfaith teens win award

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on May 29, 2013

Muslims and Jews Inspiring Change (MAJIC), a program that brings together Jewish and Muslim high school students for a yearlong fellowship, has been named the faith-based organization of the year by California Volunteers, the state office charged with encouraging Californians to engage in service and volunteering.

Editorial Cartoon: Quicksand deficit

By Steve Greenberg
Published on January 23, 2013

Jews push for Prop. 30

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on November 1, 2012

With recent polls showing that support has fallen below 50 percent for Proposition 30 — Gov. Jerry Brown’s temporary tax hike initiative that would help fund education across California — Jewish organizers working on behalf of the measure are working hard to convince Californians to approve the measure.

Shofars blasting, Bend the Arc urges yes on Prop. 30

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on October 17, 2012

Bend the Arc is urging Jewish voters in California to rally behind Proposition 30.

CON PROP. 30: Is it crucial for higher education?

Published on October 11, 2012

On Nov. 6, California taxpayers will once again be asked to bail out Sacramento. As the Orange County Register points out, years of fiscal mismanagement means these “will be the 12th, 13th and 14th times over the past decade that Californians are being asked to increase their taxes.”

PRO PROP. 30: Is it Crucial for Higher Education?

Published on October 11, 2012

We’re worried. That’s what we Jews do, of course. Often, for good reason. While we’re pleased to see California voters currently favor Gov. Jerry Brown’s Proposition 30 initiative to restore a measure of fiscal stability to the state, polls show that support is precarious.

Brown signs law targeting insurance industry ties with Iran

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on October 3, 2012

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law a bill aimed at dissuading California-based insurance companies from making indirect investments in Iran.

Can Democrats govern California?

Published on March 21, 2012

Facing the likelihood of conflicting tax initiatives on the November ballot, Gov. Jerry Brown last week reached agreement with the California Federation of Teachers (CFT) on a compromise, unified measure.

California strikes bids to ban circumcision

Published on October 3, 2011

California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that prevents the state's municipalities from banning male circumcision.

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

Jerry Brown apologizes for ‘Goebbels’ remark

Published on June 16, 2010

Jerry Brown has apologized for likening his opponent in the race for governor of California to Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels.