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
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
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
"The governor, a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor party wants to raise taxes on the wealthiest 1.9% of Minnesotans, as well as cut spending." The picture below says it all - Minnesota, you are in our prayers. From (CNN) -- The Minnesota government was forced to shut down Friday for the second time in six
Yesterday we were cheering "Thank you!" Way to go President Obama. Several of the GOP congress are working very hard for their rich contributors' agenda - we need the Dems, our President and the reasonable/moderate Republicans to be working just as hard for us. WASHINGTON — President Obama pressured Republicans on Wednesday to accept higher taxes
Area food banks poised to lose nearly half of commodities From the article, ""We have billions to spend in Afghanistan or Swiss bank accounts but we can't feed our own poor. Something is wrong with this society."" We couldn't have said it better. There have to be some moral limits on how far budget cuts
This is a wonderful blog from Elizabeth Palmer, writer for Sojourners, that we had to share with you. The moral and spiritual implications of the proposed budget cuts from Republicans would be far-reaching and unacceptable in America. Jesus took this kind of thing seriously, and we as his followers should also. Proverbs 17:“He who mocks
It is fine by us if Obama and the Democrats give no ground, if giving ground means more breaks to the rich and more cuts to the poor. That is what Republicans are proposing, so in this case - NO compromise on core values! A Wednesday meeting between President Obama and House Republicans about the