Compare this complete Biblical synopsis by Jim Wallis with the rhetoric we hear from the Right on welfare, food stamps, budget cuts to programs for the poor, etc. This is what the Bible has to say and reflects our values as Christian Democrats... Caring for the Poor is Government's Biblical Role by Jim Wallis There
In this press conference, the GOP clearly spells out its priorities. Thankfully, they do at least mention that every one should be safe first and the concern should be for human life before convention schedule. However, more than half the press statement was only on "Obama's failed policies" and not one mention of concern for
Once again, Mitt Romney will not make a real stand on any values or principles - what do you stand for, what are your values, Mitt? He condemns Rep. Todd Akin's rape remarks, but would not withdraw his support for him running and winning the Missouri Senate race. Below is the story about Akin's comments,
Gov. Jan Brewer once again shows a stand of no-mercy and no-compassion towards undocumented immigrants, and today's executive order to bar President Obama's executive order ought to show just where the values are. Poll after poll shows that the great majority of Americans support this act by President Obama and support an even more permanent
If you needed another reason why to re-elect President Obama and vote in a Democratic majority to the House and Senate, this is it! It is incredible that GOP candidates, including Mitt Romney, believe that the promise of sentencing thousands of the nation's poorest children and families to hopelessness and in some cases even death,
President Obama spoke today about keeping the tax cuts for middle and lower-income families, but raising them to the Clinton-era level for those making over 250k. This is not only a system of fairness and social justice, but also a logical step in the right direction for our economic recovery, job creation and more.
Hillary has accomplished so much in the past 4 years and has given America credibility in the world again - thank you Hillary! On May 3, the day after an artful deal to end the diplomatic crisis over Chen Guangcheng, China’s now-famous dissident, unraveled spectacularly, Hillary Rodham Clinton followed a scrum of Chinese
This week has brought us two Supreme Court rulings on two very important issues: health care and immigration. Even though the immigration ruling lacked in one key provision, the rulings this week were overall huge victories for Democrats, Progressives and anyone who supports the causes of social justice and true "family values" or "Christian values."
The health care law has been upheld so far! A huge victory for all progressives today and for the millions of Americans without healthcare. We will update as the news progresses today. But for now... Hallelujah! From MSNBC.com: "In a dramatic victory for President Barack Obama, the Supreme Court upheld the 2010 health care law Thursday,
To the credit of President Obama's putting this issue at the forefront, the Senate seems to have an agreement on the student loan issue. This is great news for the economy, students and the millions in loan debt. More than 7 million college students could be spared higher loan rates under a deal reached Tuesday by