In Illinois, FOID cards, state permits to possess and purchase firearms, and background checks are essential tools to regulating the sale of firearms and curbing gun violence. While unlicensed sellers are generally required to check a person's FOID card (the state permit to possess and purchase firearms), right now a
On Thursday, June 10th at 8:15 p.m., the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism is offering "Freedom to Vote," a free training session for those interested in learning more about voter suppression and how to combat it. Specifically, the session will discuss barriers to voting, two federal bills that protect
Large inequities exist in how health plans cover mental health care. Right now, many insurers do not pay for mental health care and addiction treatment services, despite the fact that federal law states that both should be accessible for all. SB697, also known as Health is Health, amends the
Over the past year, telehealth has helped drive a reduction of missed doctor's appointments, demonstrated increased care plan adherence, and improved chronic disease management. Access barriers that exacerbate healthcare disparities such as transportation, lost income, missed work and school, or the stigma of seeking help are greatly reduced or
Since 1994, over 3.5 million gun sales have been blocked to violent criminals and other prohibited people because of a background check. However, federal law requires a background check on a prospective gun buyer only when a seller is a licensed gun dealer, leaving all other sales—such as gun sales
Since last spring, attention has turned to lawmakers regarding the growing demand from across the nation for meaningful changes to policing. In response, Congress passed H.R. 1280: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. The legislation would ban chokeholds and end qualified immunity for law enforcement — the legal protection
We miss you Jeremiah Buddies! In an effort to connect (until we can gather together in-person again) we are putting together monthly activity bags and videos for all of you to enjoy. To receive the bags and video links simply sign up here. This month, the Buddies Bag will
Every year, almost 40,000 Americans die as victims of gun violence. We have seen this reality first-hand these past few days, when ten people were killed at a grocery store in Boulder, CO, and eight people, six of whom were of Asian descent, were killed at three different spas in
Like so many across the United States, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC) is committed to ensuring a compassionate and just national response to the growing numbers of unaccompanied minors entering the United States along the southwest border. RAC's priority remains ensuring that all migrants can claim
Illinois' Block Illegal Ownership and Fix the FOID bill is likely to be heard in committee this week. If enacted, this policy will: Require background checks for all gun sales, including person-to-person, private sales. Verify the identity of FOID card applicants by requiring one set of fingerprints submitted to
