Voices Stories by Nathan Guttman
Undocumented Jews live in shadows of U.S. society
In the swell of the approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, who are mostly Hispanic, there are thousands of Jewish undocumented immigrants, mostly from Israel, who face many of the same obstacles in their search for livelihood.
Republicans use Israel to attract Jewish Voters – and Jewish money
The potency of Israel as a wedge issue for Republicans going into 2012 was on full display when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited a small group of Democrats and Republicans to a first-ever joint meeting at Blair House one day before his May 24 speech to Congress. more>
Democrats use GOP Medicare cuts to excite Jewish voters
To combat the Republicans' plan to highlight President Obama's rocky relationship with Israel, Democrats are planning to use increased funding for social services such as Medicare and Medicaid as a platform to garner Jewish support for the 2012 elections. more>
Gay community faces rift over cancellation of a Pro-Palestinian Fundraiser
They've long faced off on college campuses and in the media, and now Israel's supporters and detractors are in a pitched battle for the hearts and minds of the gay and lesbian community. more>
Push to amend Civil Rights Act forces basic questions about Jewish identity
When the Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964, it was seen as the main vehicle for ending racial discrimination against African Americans. Now, two Jewish lawmakers are trying to amend the law, in order to have it include protection for Jewish students on college campuses. more>
Political hopefuls in both parties run ‘Independent’
Coming from a community that voted overwhelmingly for Barack Obama, both Jewish Democrats and Republicans hope to strike a new tone this year, by distancing themselves from their own party's politics. more>
Immigration debate prompts growing Jewish-Latino ties
The Jewish-Latino alliance on immigration issues builds on the heritage and experience of the Jewish community and on the enthusiasm and urgent needs of the Hispanic community. more>
Muslim congressman walks a tightrope, and manages to keep his balance
Embraced by both the Muslim and the Jewish communities, Rep. Keith Ellison has been trying to strike a new tone, one that is simultaneously supportive of the Palestinian cause and sympathetic to the Israeli side. more>
The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) approves effort to build dialogue with Muslim groups
According to the reporter, previous attempts at engaging with the Muslim community have left some Jewish activists bruised and scarred by skepticism and harsh criticism from their fellow Jews. more>
Clinton steps away from pro-Israel lobby on measure to rein in president
Hillary Clinton announced last week that she would co-sponsor an amendment, proposed by Virginia Democrat Jim Webb, which would require the president to seek congressional approval before taking military action against Iran. more>