The Gang’s rock-solid unity is already fueling anger from conservatives and critics. | AP Photo We continue to pray for the swift passage of immigration reform that is just, fair and compassionate. The radicals that would have there be no progress will not win! The Senate Gang of Eight has largely controlled the
With President Obama starting this tour today, we are hoping he will also be pushing a livable minimum wage and the enormity of the wage gap in the country. As always, the Bible says it best... President Obama is turning back to the jobs issue, launching a series of "Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity Tours"
image from thinkprogress.org On the front cover of USA Today is the shameful proclamation: "Worker pay is flat even as stocks and corporate profits set new records." Wage increases will strengthen the overall economy by leaps and bounds, as the article below lays out. But we can't sit by and expect corporations and
Image from pushbuffalo.org We are just beginning to feel the effects from this ridiculous sequester on everyday life and the economy. It will only worsen if Congress will not work with the President on a compromise that won't cut on the backs of the lowest income brackets. So far, those at the bottom
Psalm 112: 4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. We wanted to share this prayer with you that is posted on the Sojourners website today - may God give you the strength to pray this prayer together as we also pray for the victims and their
Preaching Citizenship: A changing attitude in evangelical congregations like the First Baptist Church of Orlando, Fla., could help sway lawmakers as they consider immigration reform. Praise God that on this issue the Body of Christ is coming together finally, and embracing what the Word of God says about the stranger in our land.
Senate votes 68-31 to cut off gun filibuster The Senate on Thursday voted 68-31 to move forward and start the most comprehensive debate on reducing gun violence in 19 years. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev, said the process of amending the gun legislation will begin -- and there are several proposed changes that will
These workers do not make even close to a livable wage within New York City or anywhere else in the country. Just as Walmart keeps their employees on a "barely able to survive day-by-day" wage, this industry is turning in billions in profit and is a prime example of the grossly unjust wage gap in
It seems the Christian Right has caught on to the multitudes of Biblical references to justice for the immigrant at last. These Republicans and Evangelicals are sounding a lot like Christians Democrats, but no matter how long it has taken and for what reason, we are simply rejoicing that this gives realistic promise for real
This is the only priority that makes sense if you are truly concerned about growing the economy, bringing people out of poverty and into the middle class. Added to this priority should be wage increases and higher paying jobs! . As both the House and Senate work on budget blueprints for the new fiscal year,