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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · Nov 18

JDCA is the political home and voice of Jewish voters in support of Democrats who share our core values.

After neo-Nazis marched in Charlottesville in 2017, JDCA emerged to give Jewish Americans a voice in fighting Trump’s hateful and dangerous agenda. We’re continuing this fight on Bluesky.

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 11h

Donald Trump’s efforts to end this war are deserving of praise. Trump, however, is not deserving of a Nobel Peace Prize because he continues to attack, degrade, and jeopardize democracy.

Two things can be true.

Read more on Substack: jewishdems.substack.com/p/trumps-eff...

Trump's Efforts Deserve Praise

But not the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 16h

Abigail Spanberger will protect LGBTQ+ rights.

Her extreme Republican opponent thinks banning gay marriage is not discrimination.

There’s only one candidate for Virginia’s governor who will protect our freedoms.

Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 1d

Winsome Earle-Sears — that is, in fact, discrimination.

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 17h

Trump threatened to jail the Democratic governor of Illinois and the mayor of Chicago in another step toward full-blown authoritarianism.

They did not break the law. Political opponents should not be jailed.

Trump Says Chicago Mayor and Illinois Governor Should Be Jailed Amid National Guard Tensions

As President Trump looks to deploy the military on the streets of American cities, he is lashing out at political foes.

www.nytimes.com

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 18h

NEXT THURSDAY: Join us to meet @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, the Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey.

Learn more about her plan to make New Jersey safer, stronger, and more affordable on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. ET:

JDCA's Meet the Candidate: Rep. Mikie Sherrill for NJ Governor · Jewish Democratic Council of America

Please join the **Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA)** on Thursday, October 16, at 1:45 p.m. ET / 10:45 a.m. PT for a _meet the candidate_ conversation with Democratic nominee for New Jersey…

www.mobilize.us

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 1d

After two years of brutal war, I'm relieved to see an initial ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that finally brings the hostages home and halts the fighting.

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 19h

RFK Jr. – who once said Jews engineered COVID-19 – now claims that a tradition widely practiced by Jews is linked to autism.

He’s wrong, and he has no credible evidence to support this unscientific claim.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 1d

RFK Jr: Children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism, and it's highly likely because they're given Tylenol.

Trump: There's a tremendous amount of of proof or evidence. I would say as a non-doctor, but I've studied this a long time

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 1d

As @haliesoifer.bsky.social said in @politico.com, we welcome the ceasefire and hostage release agreement, which “must be the first step toward rebuilding Gaza and ultimately working toward a two-state solution.”

Jewish, Palestinian advocacy groups applaud peace deal but warn of 'immense work' ahead

Trump’s announcement that an agreement had been reached was met with praise and relief.

www.politico.com

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 2d

We are incredibly relieved to learn of an agreement that will ensure a return of the hostages and are hopeful this will bring about a lasting ceasefire that ends the war in Gaza.

The real and necessary work of ensuring a brighter future for Israelis and Palestinians can and must begin.

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 2d

This is an unacceptable act of antisemitism that must be unequivocally condemned. After a summer marked by political violence in our state, we must all stand up, speak out, and act to combat hate.

www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

Minneapolis police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Temple Israel

A south Minneapolis synagogue has once again been vandalized with spray paint bearing antisemitic messages.

www.cbsnews.com

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 2d

Another dangerous expansion of Trump’s power – enabled by Texas’ extreme Republican governor.

But @govpritzker.illinois.gov will not let the Trump administration continue on its authoritarian march without fighting back.

Texas National Guard arrives in the Chicago area

Texas National Guard members have arrived in Illinois. City and state officials say Donald Trump is using them as “political props” in Chicago.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 2d

Republicans are cutting healthcare and jacking up prices for millions of Americans.

Democrats have three words: “No f*cking way.”

Chuck Schumer @schumer.senate.gov · 3d

The government is shut down because Trump and the Republicans are hellbent on taking health care away from you.

And they won’t even come to the table to talk to us about it.

This is not about politics. It's about people.

Let’s break it down:

Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 2d

White House funding cancellations this month have hit projects in 28 Republican House districts, including six of the closest districts across the country.

All Americans feel the pain of Trump’s political attacks – not just Democrats.

Trump Aimed Shutdown Cuts at Democrats, but G.O.P. Districts Are Hit, Too

As the president cancels projects in Democratic-run states, he is cutting money that benefits his own party’s lawmakers in some of the most competitive House districts.

www.nytimes.com

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 3d

This evening, I stopped by Livingston and stood with the community and council to pay my respects to the more than 1,200 innocent lives lost in the horrific attacks that took place two years ago in Israel.

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 2d

Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller Meeks said she’ll hold town hall meetings “when hell freezes over.”

It’s the typical GOP playbook – ignore her constituents and refuse to take accountability for her extreme agenda.

She won by 0.2% in 2024. Let’s vote her out in 2026.

A swing-district Iowa Republican says she’ll hold town halls ‘when hell freezes over’ | CNN Politics

Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks told Johnson County Republicans in an August meeting that she’ll hold town hall meetings “when hell freezes over.”

www.cnn.com

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 3d

Today, we remember all we lost on October 7 and in the two years since – not just the loss of life, but also the loss of security, and rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment worldwide.

Read JDCA CEO Halie Soifer’s reflections on the two years since October 7. It’s time for this war to end.

Remembering All That Was Lost On October 7

Two years too long – this war must end.

jewishdems.substack.com

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 3d

Bring them home now.

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 3d

As hostage families wait in pain and uncertainty, U.S. leadership is critical in the push for an agreement that brings their loved ones home.

Most Jewish Americans share the view of the Israeli public that Israeli leaders must prioritize an agreement that brings the hostages home and ends the war.

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 3d

The attack on October 7 marked the beginning of a war that has claimed too many innocent lives.

As Hamas continues to hold hostages and humanitarian aid fails to reach Gazans in need, strong U.S. leadership is essential.

Humanitarian aid must reach the people of Gaza.

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 3d

October 7, 2023, was the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

Two years later, we hold in our hearts the 1,200 lives taken that day, the thousands wounded, the victims of sexual violence, and the 251 abducted by Hamas, including the 48 who are still held in captivity.

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 3d

Two years since October 7. Bring the hostages home. End the war.

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 4d

Chag Sukkot Sameach.

During Sukkot, we welcome guests into our Sukkah for festive meals, a reminder of our duty to welcome the stranger and care for our communities.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 5d

⁨Democrats want to prevent millions of Americans from facing higher health care costs or losing their coverage altogether.

Donald Trump's response?

I don’t care.⁩

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 4d

This is your chance to do something – phone bank with us every Tuesday to help us flip Virginia blue:

JDCA Virginia Phone Banks for Abigail Spanberger for Governor · Jewish Democratic Council of America

Join JDCA and Grassroots Democrats HQ to make calls to voters in Virginia on behalf of Abigail Spanberger for Governor.

www.mobilize.us

Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 4d

We must elect @abigailspanberger.com as Governor of Virginia next month. She’ll fight on the front lines against the Trump administration’s attacks on federal workers and reproductive care.

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Jewish Dems @jewishdems.bsky.social · 4d

Republicans own this shutdown.

“They control not only the White House, but they have majorities in the House and in the Senate. And this is what they do with the power they have. They do not know how to govern.”

Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 4d

Republicans have the power of the White House, Senate, and the House. They have chosen to shut the government down.

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