There are many distractions from the continued reality of the sequester and what effects the extreme cuts are having on the most vulnerable - from low-income families and children, to seniors, to cancer patients. We are calling on Democrats to step up to the plate and make a reversal of this decision, this attack on
Encouraging everyone to read this entire article - and gain more understanding and perspective. We need not only changes in policy for dealing with the epidemic of homelessness and extreme poverty, but a cultural shift in compassion, negative-stigmatizing and understanding. You could tell he was different the moment he walked in the coffee shop. It
by Christina Forrester, CDA Founder and Spokesperson 6/26/2013 5:30pm We are pleased with the Supreme Court ruling today, and believe the statement by Bill and Hillary Clinton says it best: "By overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, the Court recognized that discrimination towards any group holds us all back in our efforts to form a
DISGRACEFUL! We will remember in 2014. "A Democratic amendment to restore $20.5 billion in food stamp cuts was easily defeated 234-188" Deuteronomy 15:7 “If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward
Miracles DO happen. Despite a Republican ruled legislature, and with the support of a Republican Governor who, until now, has been one of the most radical-right governors in the country, Arizona has passed the Obamacare Medicaid expansion plan. The measure will provide healthcare for 350,000 uninsured, low-income Arizonans. In an unprecedented move, Gov. Jan Brewer decided to
Shame on the Democrats and Republicans who voted for these cuts, and pray this does not pass, leaving millions without food! God bless Rep. Barbara Lee, a California Democrat, who "is mobilizing opposition to the spending reductions. She’s lined up 20 lawmakers to rally next week at a Safeway grocery store in Washington and pledge
It makes no sense for a country such as ours to punish young people who want an education and make it so difficult for poor students to change their lives - this is one way we continue to propagate the cycle of poverty and income inequality. WASHINGTON — Many public colleges and universities expect their poorest
Straight from the oldest written book of the Bible, we are given a great understanding of the fear of God. This is for Gov. Perry, the Texas Republican legislature, and all the others in states who are blocking the needy from receiving life-saving medical care... Do you truly not tremble before God? Job 31: 16-23
The Gang’s rock-solid unity is already fueling anger from conservatives and critics. | AP Photo We continue to pray for the swift passage of immigration reform that is just, fair and compassionate. The radicals that would have there be no progress will not win! The Senate Gang of Eight has largely controlled the
With President Obama starting this tour today, we are hoping he will also be pushing a livable minimum wage and the enormity of the wage gap in the country. As always, the Bible says it best... President Obama is turning back to the jobs issue, launching a series of "Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity Tours"