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March 29, 2023, 12:36 pm
Letter to the Editor: Chuck Berk
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By Chuck Berk
Governor Brian Kemp signs Hate Crimes Bill into Law on June 26.
June 29, 2020, 5:42 am
Kemp Signs Georgia Hate Crimes Bill into Law
When the law takes effect July 1, courts will have a new tool to punish defendants found to have acted with bias in committing a crime.
By Dave Schechter
Renee Unterman was the only Jewish member of the Georgia Senate. She lost her bid for the 7th Congressional District.
June 24, 2020, 7:56 am
Unterman’s Appeal to Senate Speaks Personally About Anti-Semitism
The Republican state senator bared her emotions as she talked about anti-Semitism she experienced after converting to Judaism.
By Dave Schechter
Georgia is close to leaving the ranks of states without a hate crimes law.
June 24, 2020, 7:34 am
Georgia Legislature Approves Hate Crimes Bill
Jewish groups, notably the Anti-Defamation League, played an integral role in years of lobbying for passage of a law recognizing bias in determining sentence.
By Dave Schechter
Participants listen eagerly as Jeff Willard, co-chair of Tzedek Georgia, discusses legislation of importance.
March 6, 2019, 12:02 pm
Tzedek Lobby Day Empowers Jews to Share their Voices
The leading Reform Jewish social justice advocacy group at the Georgia Capitol, Tzedek Georgia, invited community members to attend its “Lobby Day.”
By Eddie Samuels
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