Alan van Capelle
By Alan van Capelle
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Opinion Our Representatives Should Attend the Inauguration, and Support Our Institutions
Members of Congress like mine, should attend the Inauguration even if they, like me, believe the president-elect is not worthy of our respect because — and this is important — the peaceful transition of power in our nation is worthy of our respect. President Obama has urged us in these last few days to ensure…
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Opinion ‘Dr. King Demanded Justice’
The following speech was delivered at this week’s ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Fifty years ago a Rabbi shared these steps with Dr. King and began his remarks by saying, “I speak to you as an American Jew.” My name is Alan van Capelle, and today I speak to you…
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Opinion Raise Minimum Wage and Protect Workers Rights
The minimum wage was created in 1938 to help reduce poverty. Today that goal has been abandoned, as Congress has resisted raising the minimum wage to keep up with the cost of living, and millions of full-time workers are unable to make ends meet. A person paid the current minimum wage of $7.25 an hour…
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