Modest Expectations Urged on Deficit Cuts

From the article: "But Republicans oppose any stimulus measures or long-term increases in tax revenues." And herein lies the problem. From NY Times: VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. — The Congressional Budget Officesharply reduced its projection of total deficits over the next decade after the recent deficit-reduction deal between President Obama and Congress, yet it warned on Wednesday that

Alabama Immigration Law in Court

Anyone who knows about the Alabama law, knows it is not only unconstitutional, but un-Christian, immoral and unethical. Praying and standing with our brothers and sisters who are fighting against this in Alabama! From Politico: Alabama’s toughest-in-the-nation immigration law is having its first day in court on Wednesday, with attorneys from the Obama administration, civil

D.C. Earthquake Shakes Things Up

Thankfully there are no reports of any injuries which is amazing! Twitter has been alive with comments like, "Looks like the debt ceiling finally crashed," and "Who is going to be the first to blame Obama for the earthquake?" Washington (CNN) -- The second most powerful earthquake in Virginia's recorded history was felt Tuesday by

Obama Administration’s Bold Immigration Move

We are applauding the Obama Administration's bold move yesterday towards fair, just and compassionate immigration reform! Besides the fact that this will protect so many who have called America home for many years, whose families are here, etc., but it just makes sense. The focus will be put now where it should always have been

Clinton: U.S. urges Syria’s Assad to resign

Praying for Syrian people and that another brutal dictator comes down. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is calling for Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down for the sake of his brutally repressed people. Hundreds have been killed and thousands have been arrested during a months-long military crackdown. See the video here: http://www.latimes.com/videobeta/?watchId=404c7096-4577-4d0d-abb2-19cb328f366e.

Breaking: Rick Perry running for president

This was not unexpected...if anything would rally our base, Christian Democrats, this should be it! With Perry in the race, we are about to hear an onslaught of Religious Right speech, a pulpit on "family values" and what Christians are supposed to support according to the far right. Our voices need to grow in number

Pelosi names final members to Supercommittee

With the Supercommittee in place, this may be the Obama Administration's last chance to show leadership and solutions to our battered economy. How much faith do you have in this Supercommittee, that partisanship will be put aside for the sake of ours and the global economy? (Read full article here): House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's

Tea Party Downgrade?

In keeping it fair, this downgrade is the fault of many, not just the Tea Party. It is partly the fault of the Democrats, including the President, who have not stood firm and fought hard enough on their values and what they know is right, both morally and economically. However, it is very true that

US backs Somali aid

Pray for Somali. We've researched that the best website to donate to is: http://www.usaid.gov/. We're proud our country is stepping out when others have had to backed down, to save millions of children and adults from starvation. Excerpt from MSNBC: Putting the needs of millions of starving Somalis above terrorism concerns, the United Statesmoved Tuesday to