Statements

Today, with the triple conviction of Officer Derek Chauvin, we witnessed justice and accountability. We saw a glimpse of the possibility that justice could be pursued in our country, for every single American. It’s not something we’ve witnessed often, but today is a day that history will remember. And while this verdict is a good …

Tomorrow, Kristen Clarke will address the Senate in her confirmation hearing to lead the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Kristen –– who previously led the esteemed Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, fought for voting rights at the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and managed the Civil Rights Bureau of the …

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a health and economic crisis in our country that is disproportionately impacting marginalized communities. Beyond the medical virus, the COVID crisis has surfaced another festering virus: a surge in xenophobia and scapegoating. From the beginning of the pandemic, irresponsible political rhetoric and misinformation has fueled hate against the Asian American …

Marjorie Taylor Greene is a bigot who unabashedly supports violence against the American government and the leaders who dedicate their lives to the protection of our democracy. The time for joking about her ludicrous antisemitic commentary is over. Before 2016, it would have been impossible for any of us to imagine that a Member of …

January 6, 2021 will be remembered for the violent assault on the seat of our democratic republic. But it will also be remembered for the profound symbolism, while our Capitol was ransacked by white supremacists, of the first Black and first Jewish Senators being elected to represent the state of Georgia. Zioness extends our heartfelt …

Yesterday’s events were a stain on our country and a wake-up call to all who care about the fight against white supremacy in America––a uniquely evil force threatening Jews, Black people, LGBTQIA individuals, Muslims, Indigenous people, immigrants, refugees, and members of every marginalized community. As we move forward, we must continue talking about law enforcement’s …