Food stamp funds may be reduced

Shame on the Democrats that are in agreement with cutting much needed food stamps from the families that are already suffering and barely able to feed their children and keep a roof over their heads! It is TIME that we ask our Congress - Democrats AND Republicans - "WHAT are your VALUES?!" If punishing the

“Rogue Nuns” Fighting for Social Justice

Vatican condemning the nuns for focusing more on social justice and helping the poor than homosexuality, birth control and abortion. Church leaders condemning a national social justice lobby? They are radical and rogue nuns because they are caring for the poor? The leader of the organization, Sister Simone Campbell, says they are being "Faithful to the

Health care law is helping young adults

"Obamacare" has already helped millions of people to have access to health care and repealing it now would strip away health care from millions who are now relying on it - next time you hear Romney and other GOP candidates promise to repeal Obamacare, think about all the people in the country with pre-existing conditions,

Wisconsin Scott Walker Recall: Decision Day

We will be following the progress today up through the night of the recall efforts - if you are in Wisconcsin, GET OUT AND VOTE! Follow us on Twitter for updates. MSNBC's Ed Schultz delivered live on-the-ground coverage of the Wisconsin recall election on Monday night, reporting from the city of Madison. The state is

Obama Turns to Congress for Jobs Help

The President has tried again and again to get Congress to make a move towards jobs and the Republican Congress has refused to cooperate. After President Obama is re-elected and if we can elect a Democratic Super-Majority we can see major progress through the Jobs Act and more. GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. —Stung by a new

AG Holder Attacks Voter ID Laws

Voters' rights are under attack and they are hitting the Hispanic and black communities, the poor and registered Democrats the hardest. By now everyone has seen the story of the World War II vet in Florida whose voting rights have been revoked. NOW is the time to stand up against this attack against our most sacred right.

Native American Women, Scourge of Rape, Rare Justice

A big mission of ours is to bring more exposure to social justice issues. Native American women have no voice in the mainstream news cycle - please pray for this community and help us take action by sharing this story. One in three American Indian women have been raped or have experienced an

Alabama Governor Urges Changes to Latest Immigration Law

 Do you believe Governor Bentley is a moderate and can be trusted with not giving in to the radical-Right of immigration reform? How much more would get done in the United States if we had more moderate Republicans to work hand-in-hand with Democrats to form reasonable legislation! Something to pray for. Mickey Welsh/Montgomery Advertiser, via Associated Press

Republicans Pledge New Standoff on Debt Limit

Calling for spending cuts - which surely means on the backs of the poor and all those who can't afford more cuts.  WASHINGTON — Speaker John A. Boehner on Tuesday set the stage for a bruising election-year showdown on fiscal policy, vowing to hold up another increase in the federal debt ceiling unless it was offset by larger spending