We know there is a growing wealth gap in America, but as this article demonstrates, it is greatly effecting race as well. To defend tax breaks for the wealthy, corporations and even corporate jets at a time like this and with the knowledge of what this article brings to light is unethical, immoral and even
This is a blog worth reading! We found this on Sojourners today and had to share it with you. What true Biblical wisdom - the Word of God is LIVING and relevant to all our crises and circumstances today. We pray the voters see clearly in 2012 who was and is willing to "tear the
Great article and praying the President and all representatives took this meeting to heart. Also praising God that there are many Christians like us out there fighting for social justice and protection for the poor! From the article: "'Every Gang of Six, every House of Representatives, every Speaker of the House, the question should be
Good commentary...We will see soon if Republicans are truly ready to tank the world economy simply to satisfy their wealthy base and to play politics. Pray for common sense. From: http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/07/21/7136433-four-thoughts-on-the-debt-ceiling-fight By NBC's Mike Viqueira Here are a few thoughts on our government and politics as we head into the end game on debt talks… 1. John
We are beginning to support the idea of NO deal except to raise the debt ceiling until the 2012 elections - give us all a chance to elect more Dems into the House and Senate and regain majority (and not just any Dems, but ones who will stand with the people and defend Medicare, Medicaid,
What are your thoughts on the Murdoch scandal? We are praying that all the truth may come out and be known... LONDON — In a grueling afternoon of testimony before lawmakers,Rupert Murdoch and some of the most senior figures in his family’s media empire apologized profusely on Tuesday for the phone hacking scandal that has
Great news - too bad it has taken so long, but we will continue to pray and fight for rights and protection of all animals and domestic violence victims. (Excerpt from CNN.com - read the full story here) States crack down on pet abuse to protect women In every state, pets are considered property under
Maybe honest explosions are better than back-door talks and lies? Let's pray they get it all out on the table for productive arguing, not just time-wasting childish accusations. FROM MSNBC: The relentless partisan rancor over raising the U.S. debt ceiling — essential to avoiding an American default on its skyrocketing debt — grew even nastier Thursday
It will take EVERYONE standing up for the values we believe in to see justice in our health system and to make sure cuts don't happen. Health care is a basic human need and right - if you are pro-life, that means you are pro-health-care-for-all! From NY Times: WASHINGTON — Budget negotiators have not found
This is a great recent article from the New York Times that should be an eye-opener to employed and unemployed alike. It is understandable that feelings of wanting to give up after long hardship would come in...but that's the last thing the unemployed and underemployed should do. We must fight to win this war, one