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Fringe conservative political candidate Don Grundmann talking to reporters at a "Straight Pride" protest outside Planned Parenthood in Modesto, Aug. 24, 2019. (Gabe Stutman/J. Staff)

Antisemitic screed in California voter guide rattles state’s Jews

by Niva Ashkenazi April 24, 2026April 24, 2026

Candidates vying to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress this week amid sexual misconduct allegations, were the focus of a Bay Area Jewish Action webinar on issues of concern to Jewish voters, April 17, 2026. (Screenshot/BAJA webinar)

The ‘genocide question’ grips California Democratic primaries

by Niva Ashkenazi April 17, 2026April 29, 2026

(From left) Saikat Chakrabarti, S.F. District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan and Calif. state Sen. Scott Wiener (D-S.F.) during the San Francisco Independent Media Coalition’s congressional candidate forum at the United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco, April 15, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Facing local press in S.F., House candidates support synagogue security grants

by Niva Ashkenazi April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

The California state Capitol building is seen in Sacramento, April 12, 2022. (Josh Hild via Pexels)

California Senate committee advances bill adding ‘Jewish’ ethnic category on forms

by Lea Loeb April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

A view of the stage at the 2019 AIPAC conference in Washington, D.C. (Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Most U.S. Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds

by Grace Gilson and Joseph Strauss April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after a news conference announcing the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act in the U.S. Capitol on March 25, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

U.S. funding for Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system used to enjoy bipartisan support. Not anymore.

by Andrew Lapin April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

Roya Hakakian (left) listens to a question from Rabbi Sarah Joselow Parris at Congregation Emanu-El. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

‘We can’t quit’: Jewish Iranian human rights advocate urges complete victory

by Niva Ashkenazi April 10, 2026April 13, 2026

Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, speaks during an interview at DNC headquarters in Washington, Nov. 2, 2025. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

DNC committee rejects resolution condemning AIPAC

by Joseph Strauss April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Ethan Agarwal is a political newcomer challenging Rep. Ro Khanna for a seat in Congress representing Silicon Valley. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Exclusive: Ethan Agarwal, vying to unseat Ro Khanna, talks Israel

by Emma Goss April 9, 2026April 14, 2026

A pro-choice religious rally at the U.S. Supreme Court, April 2, 2025. (Courtesy of National Council of Jewish Women)

Jews paused Indiana’s abortion ban — by turning a religious freedom law against the evangelical right

by Hannah Feuer April 8, 2026April 8, 2026