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Sadly, this is only the latest chapter in UNESCO's long history of antagonism towards Israel. These types of actions make the important work of a peaceful two-state solution between Israel and Palestine much more difficult to achieve. I strongly condemn this vote and resolution, and urge others who are committed to a secure and safe Israel to do the same. Read more »

Today marks an incredibly important milestone in women's health care in the United States. A century ago, women faced high obstacles in their lives – from having very little say in the timing and size of their family, to extraordinarily limited choices for health care services – and thanks to Planned Parenthood's 100 years of service and care, women have more health care options than ever before. Read more »

MIAMI HERALDShimon Peres’ life and legacy is honoredBY CRESONIA HSIEHchsieh@MiamiHerald.comFormer Israeli prime minister and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shimon Peres would have been honored by the tributes paid to him Thursday night at the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center.Hundreds of South Floridians, representing differing political parties, religions and cultural backgrounds,… Read more »

WIODUPDATE: Tallahassee Federal Judge Extends Voter Registration Deadline A Tallahassee federal judge agrees with the Florida Democratic Party and agrees to extend the voter registration deadline in the state to Tuesday, October 18th.The Governor refused to extend the deadline despite the state being affected by Hurricane Matthew.Judge Mark Walker initially extended the deadline to… Read more »

Today's ruling is an important victory for our democracy and for every Floridian who wants to exercise his or her franchise. Judge Walker has rightfully taken into account the extraordinary circumstances faced by our citizens brought by Hurricane Matthew, including several days' worth of storm preparations, power outages and road closures up and down Florida's east coast. I applaud him for extending the deadline, even as Governor Rick Scott refused to do so in the wake of a natural disaster. Read more »

Tonight, Jewish families across our nation will gather for Kol Nidre and commence the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people, Yom Kippur. On this solemn Day of Atonement, we take the time to engage in self-reflection, take an accounting of our deeds in the past year, and commit to doing better in the year ahead. Read more »

Finally, with the signing of this bill into law, sexual assault survivors can count on a strong, comprehensive statute that protects their basic human rights. Although these basic protections are long overdue, I am proud that this newly-enacted law will help many more sexual assault survivors seek the justice they rightfully deserve. The law includes critical provisions such as ensuring survivors have the right to not be charged for a forensic exam, the right to 60 days' notice prior to the destruction of a rape kit, and the right to have a rape kit preserved throughout a state's statute of limitations period. Read more »

FUSIONGov. Rick Scott won’t extend Florida’s voter registration deadline amid Hurricane MatthewBy Terrell Jermaine StarrFlorida Gov. Rick Scott announced at a press conference Thursday that he will not extend the voter registration deadline in the state, despite concerns Hurricane Matthew will hamper registration efforts.“I’m not going to extend it,” the… Read more »

HUFFINGTON POSTRick Scott Refuses To Extend Florida’s Voter Registration Due To Hurricane“Everybody’s had a lot of time to register.” 10/06/2016 08:47 pm ET | Updated Oct 07, 2016Mollie Reilly  Deputy Politics Editor, The Huffington PostFlorida Gov. Rick Scott (R) refuses to extend his state’s voter registration deadline because of Hurricane… Read more »

POLITICOScott won't extend voter registration deadline as Hurricane Matthew threatens stateBy MATT DIXON and MARC CAPUTO 10/06/16 09:22 PM EDTTALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott, the chairman of the super PAC backing Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, has refused to extend the Tuesday deadline for voter registration as requested by Hillary Clinton’s campaign due… Read more »