Civil rights

This rabbi made history in the civil rights era, I had to tell his story - opinion

Since his jail time in St. Augustine, Rabbi Secher has dedicated his life to tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Allen Secher was ordained by Hebrew Union College in 1962.
 Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.

Israel's enemies are my enemies, so why can't Democrats see that? - opinion

Israeli soldiers guard near stickers of victims killed in the October 7 massacre and ongoing Iron Swords War at the Bental water reservoir near Kibbutz Merom Golan, in the Golan Heights, October 7, 2025.

After a $655M PLO verdict, Oct. 7 victims go after Hamas's money - interview

The Deutsche Welle logo is seen on the foyer of the German broadcaster's Berlin location, March 2, 2022.

Hamburg court bars Deutsche Welle from repeating money laundering claims about Abramovich


Pulitzers honor Darnella Frazier for phone video of George Floyd murder

Frazier has rarely discussed the video she made, but she testified for the prosecution at Chauvin's murder trial this year

A mural depicts African-American man George Floyd, who died in Minneapolis police custody, at Mauerpark in Berlin, Germany, May 30, 2020.

Arab-Israeli sector strike across Israel, Fatah calls for 'Day of Rage'

Israeli-Arabs across the country are striking in response to the events in east Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, and as a show of solidarity with those detained during the countrywide rioting.

Crowds gather at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City in response to Fatah's call for a Palestinian "Day of Rage," May 18th, 2021.

Can we sort out the concept of civil liberties in a Jewish state?

Legally mandated halachic requirements have created a situation in Israel where many citizens, Jewish and non-Jewish, do not have the right to marry within the state.

An Ultra-orthodox wedding in Bnei Brak, illustrative

Decrying ‘social justice,’ 49 people sign ‘Jewish Harper’s letter’

The letter calls on Jews to take action against the “suppression of dissent” that is said to be dominating the United States

WRITING ABOUT one’s health publicly can have a similar effect.

Israel needs to practice inclusivity for disabilities - opinion

As Hollywood wakes up to disability inclusion, Israel should follow

FROM LEFT: ‘Crip Camp’ co-directors and co-producers Nicole Newnham and disability rights activist James LeBrecht, and producer Sara Bolder arrive for the 93rd Academy Awards at Union Station in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday.

Coercive compliance in the age of coronavirus - opinion

“Positive motivation for compliance” in the age of corona have been used in the form of impossible promises to get populations to comply with unreasonable, irresponsible demands.

Israeli police officers clash with ultra-Orthodox Jewish men during enforcement of coronavirus emergency regulations, Jerusalem, January 26, 2021

Ramsey Clark, lawyer of Gaddafi, Hussein, Milosevic, dies at 93

As attorney-general, he helped shape US civil rights law.

Former US attorney-general Ramsey Clark holds a discussion on the probability of a death or life sentence for Saddam Hussein in Washington October 5, 2006.

Biden's attorney-general nominee Garland vows to prioritize civil rights

The Justice Department's mission to enforce the 1957 Civil Rights Act "remains urgent because we do not yet have equal justice," said Garland, whose confirmation hearing is scheduled to begin Monday.

Chief Judge Merrick B. Garland of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is seen in an undated handout picture

Over 170 US celebrities join Black-Jewish alliance

The aim of the organization is to stand together to counter antisemitism and racism within the industry.

MARKELL CASEY: In some cases we are opinion shapers and we have platforms that can influence a lot of young kids.

Citizens of Myanmar spark mass civil disobedience campaign - watch

Doctors around the country will refuse to work starting on Wednesday, in a show of defiance against the return of military dictatorship.

Residents of Yangon light candles outside their houses to show their disapproval of the recent military coup in Myanmar, Feb. 2, 2021.