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Zioness Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

As Zionesses all over the country sat down to celebrate a new year, with new hopes and dreams, and new opportunities, we heard the news that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first Jewish woman on the Court, passed away at 87. She was a tireless fighter for equity and equality, overcoming decades of …

Zioness Statement on Bigoted Attacks on ADL

Zioness statement on bigoted attacks against the ADL – Anti-Defamation League (share with #ZionessSpeaksForMe) Today is the three year anniversary of the Unite the Right Rally, in which neo-Nazis with tiki torches stormed the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia chanting violent anti-Jewish and anti-Black slogans, and murdered an innocent woman, Heather Heyer. It’s also the three year anniversary of …

Zioness Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on ACA Contraceptive Mandate

Zioness is disheartened and angered by today’s SCOTUS decision. In determining that, under the Affordable Care Act, employers can invoke “religious freedom” to refuse to provide contraceptive coverage to employees, the Court puts the fate of thousands of women’s reproductive freedom and bodily integrity and autonomy at significant risk. There is no one––no politician, no …

Zioness Statement on NFL player DeSean Jackson’s Anti-Jewish Commentary

On Monday, NFL Player DeSean Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles shared a vile antisemitic quote on his Instagram account, which was falsely attributed to Adolf Hitler. The quote began, “because the white Jews [know] that the Negroes are the real children of Israel and to keep [America’s] secret the Jews will blackmail America. [They] will extort America, …

Zioness Statement on CNBC’s Use of Photo Featuring Trump with Donors Holding a Menorah

SuperPACs and other dark money in politics hurt our democracy by giving wealthy individuals and corporations more power than the average American. But we cannot have a serious conversation about this dangerous and corrupting influence when the discussions evoke bigotry––like the idea that Jews disproportionately influence politics. CNBC’s use of a photo of two Jewish …

Zioness Statement on SCOTUS Decision on June Medical Services v. Russo Abortion Rights Case

Today, the Supreme Court handed down a long-awaited decision on June Medical Services v. Russo, a landmark case on abortion rights. In a 5-4 decision, SCOTUS ruled that the Louisiana law that prompted the case—and sought to place restrictions on abortion procedures—is unconstitutional. This is a major day in our nation for women’s reproductive rights—for …