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By Julia Olson Assistant Editor There is no shortage of information about Isaac Mayer Wise, especially here in Cincinnati, where we are surrounded by the physical reminders of his long lasting contributions to Reform Judaism. These include Hebrew Union College, the famed Plum Street Temple and, of course, this very paper, The American Israelite. Stories […]

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As global temperatures rise and the effects of climate change become more pronounced, countries around the world are witnessing a surge in climate-related litigation. Scottish Legal News delves into this growing trend, exploring key cases and shifts in global attitudes. The journey of international

Young people are suing the government over fossil fuel dependency. One Eugene law firm is leading the charge. Our Children’s Trust, a Eugene-based legal nonprofit, is challenging the fossil fuel

Young people are suing the government over fossil fuel dependency. One Eugene law firm is leading the charge. Our Children’s Trust, a Eugene-based legal nonprofit, is challenging the fossil fuel

In legal battles against climate change, civil rights and human rights lawyers have opened up a new front, advocating for the people and communities most affected by a warming environment. On September 18, at an event titled, “Climate Justice: A Transatlantic Dialogue,” the Frank J. Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy, and Land Use Law hosted two panel discussions that explored efforts in the United States and internationally to address the disparate impacts of climate change.

Three people stood up in protest at an NYU School of Law event Monday, just as White House national climate adviser Ali Zaidi began his keynote speech.  The protestors asked Zaidi about President Joe Biden’s approval of the Willow Project — a controversial oil-drilling initiative in Alaska. After he avoided the question, they began to...

DEAR READERS: A January report from the Commonwealth Fund, entitled "U.S. Health Care From a Global Perspective, 2022: Accelerating Spending, Worsening Out...

By Julia Olson Assistant Editor On Sunday, September 10, at Loveland Cemetery, Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Judaica Fund dedicated a new installation of rescued historical plaques that represent hundreds of years of Cincinnati Jewish History. The installation, a permanent, outdoor exhibit, is the first of its kind and was dedicated as […]

DEAR READERS: We all have a fear of certain animals, a response that is partially innate and partially learned. Regrettably, our response to this fear, all...