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Ten states raise minimum wage in 2013

This is a good report and while we should rejoice in every step, we must remember this is not nearly enough. We should have every state changing the "minimum wage" to a real "livable wage" that will decrease the astonishing wealth gap in America (see Network's blog on the wealth gap for more info). From

The New Year’s Resolutions of Christian Democrats

This is our top wishlist, prayer list and resolutions for 2013, in random order...We'd love to hear from you, add your own if it isn't covered here. This certainly isn't a comprehensive list, there are so many things we need to see changed this year. Think how you might help in 2013 to make one

CDA in 2012 – a Look Back…

What an incredible year this has been! We are so thankful for the opportunities we have been blessed with, to increase our following and get our message out to thousands this year, represent Christian Democrats to the DNC and the world, and truly make an impact on the national conversation and election. We thank God

Praying for the Cliff

Update...                           With the Fiscal Cliff deadline only 5 days away, we need to be praying and calling our Congressmen. Even Starbucks is getting involved, lobbying on their cups for a coming together in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia area. Below is a video sponsored by

Now is the time for common-sense measures on gun violence

Recently, a social worker shared with us that she has had three clients commit suicide using a gun. All three had been hospitalized for depression, suicide attempts and other mental disorders...and all three legally obtained a gun in one day at a pawn shop. When you buy a gun, in most states there is no

“Our Hearts Are Broken Today”

After news today of the 20 kindergarten aged children and 6 adults dead after yet another senseless, tragic school shooting, we posted to our community to please pray....because there just aren't words. At the press conference (video posted below) the President vowed that we must work on this epidemic, regardless of the politics - and we

GOP Governors and Medicaid expansion, state-by-state

  Via: The Advisory Board Company We applaud the news that Republican Governor of Nevada, Brian Sandoval, has agreed to accept the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion in his state. Several other GOP Governors have made the same move, of caring more about the citizens of their states than political bonus points from the

Obama rallies Detroit union workers

Michigan's Republican governor is planning to sign into law anti-union legislation this week, so President Obama's visit is perfect timing. Also thankful the President is standing firm on tax breaks for the wealthy. Redford, Michigan (CNN) – President Obama's latest PR blitz pushing his position in the fiscal cliff showdown brought him to a Detroit-area motor