The will of the people, the light of Chabad, the gift of ‘The Goldbergs’

Published on December 11, 2008

" . . . If we left it to the 'will of the people,' would we ever have ended segregation in this country? . . "

Proposition 8 and ‘the will of the people’—an historical perspective

Published on November 26, 2008

A well-funded coalition of realtors and landlords, intent on protecting white neighborhoods and their attendant property values from feared black incursions, immediately mounted a campaign to amend the state Constitution and guarantee property owners' continued ability to deny minorities equal access to housing.

Yes, we can! No, you can't!

By Steve Greenberg
Published on November 20, 2008

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

Published on November 20, 2008

Where’s the struggle?

By David Suissa
Published on November 20, 2008

When I see the coarse arguments currently raging over the issue of same-sex marriage, I don't see any thoughtful or fascinating debates or any embracing of tension. I see two armies shooting at each other.

Begone, bygones! Green is the new blue and white

Published on November 13, 2008

" . . . It is troubling that some Orthodox rabbis have joined with the Christian right to eliminate same-sex civil marriage. Banning same-sex civil marriage is about as relevant to Orthodox Judaism as banning the sale of shellfish . . . "

It can’t happen here

By Rob Eshman
Published on November 12, 2008

"People choose to remain gay, and people choose to remain Jewish," said an organizer. "Why should the majority of us be forced to honor that choice?"

Two out of state rabbis offer two opinions on anti-gay-marriage Prop. 8

Published on November 3, 2008

A Reform rabbi (No on 8) and an Orthodox rabbi (Yes on 8) offer their opinions on the controversial ballot measure

California Jewish Voters Guide: Views on state and local issues split on party lines

By Tom Tugend
Published on October 30, 2008

The presidential race makes the headlines, but there's lots of emotion, energy and money left for the 12 statewide propositions on the California ballot. As in McCain-Obama contest, Jewish voters are sharply split between the Democratic/liberal majority and the Republican/conservative minority.

Religious “No!” to Proposition 8

Published on October 28, 2008

Proposition 8 is California ballot initiative that legally restricts marriage to only a relationship between a man and a woman, depriving gays and lesbians a state mandated constitutional civil right.  In opposing this ballot-measure, I know I am optimistically standing on firm religious ground. 

Rabbis on anti-gay marriage Prop 8: Yes, no, maybe

By Tom Tugend
Published on October 10, 2008

Same-sex marriage is likely to remain a hot-button issue in the presidential race, with Prop. 8 backers looking to Sen. John McCain for ideological support, and opponents to Sen. Barack Obama.