In order that the will of the American people may be expressed upon all legislative proposals, so that majority rule prevails and decisions can be made after reasonable debate without being blocked by a minority in either House, National Women’s League urges that: SENATE RULE 22 be revised to limit debate. This rule permits filibustering, Continue Reading »
Global warming is a serious concern. Scientists tell us that temperatures are rising, producing severe side effects: drought spread of disease and new viruses, drying of rivers, lakes, increase of insects, the rise and heating of the oceans, the decline of clean water. 2005 was the hottest year on record; hurricanes are more intense and Continue Reading »
Women’s League for Conservative Judaism is appalled at the growth of commerce in human beings, particularly women and young girls in many areas of the world. Poverty and lack of education have led to approximately two million women and girls being trafficked yearly, establishing a power dynamic in which they are reduced to chattel. Fathers, Continue Reading »
Global terrorism is spawned in countries where there is no democracy and where fundamentalists stifle women and intellectuals. Terrorists shun modernity, technology, equality for women, and preach strict adherence and obedience to their fundamentalist philosophy. Terrorists hate those they deem enemies and will do anything to cause chaos, pain, fear and death to accomplish their Continue Reading »
“And think that by merely uttering words you will be saved, saved to continue all these abominations?” – Jeremiah 7:10 WHEREAS, removal of the Nazi influence from Western Germany has not been successful, and WHEREAS, the policy of strengthening Germany, which was accepted by our government because of the need to insure the survival of Continue Reading »
The Genocide Convention (1976) We urge our members to intensify their activities on behalf of ratification of a Convention already endorsed by 76 nations but not by the United States government. Our government was the prime mover of the original resolution in a convention based on principles of human dignity. Genocide (1962) Fifty-nine nations have Continue Reading »
Recent advances in genetic science have created hopeful new medical possibilities and have raised serious concerns. As researchers race to map the whole human genome and identify mutations which might be predictive of the onset of disease, genetic tests, utilized within a controlled research environment and now commercially available, may determine whether an individual may Continue Reading »
General Disarmament and Nuclear Test Ban (1964) National Women’s League notes with regret the stalemate in disarmament and nuclear test ban negotiations at Geneva and the obstacles I reaching and adequate, graduated plan for general and complete disarmament with safeguards for control, inspection and identification. We urge that, despite these obstacles, our government continue its Continue Reading »
Judaism affirms that the divine image reflected by every human being must always be cherished and affirmed. Jews have always been sensitive to the impact of official and unofficial prejudice and discrimination, wherever directed. Gay and lesbian Jews have experienced not only the constant threats of physical violence and homophobic rejection, but also the pains Continue Reading »
A Free Trade Area is an agreement between two countries to virtually eliminate all duties and other trade restrictions between them as governed by international rules of commerce. Such an agreement between the United States and Israel will strengthen bilateral ties; benefit the American economy by expanding trade and maintaining the position of U.S. exporters Continue Reading »
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