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You Asked. We Answered. (Now We Have a Vulnerability Hangover)
We took to social media to seek your 'ask me anything' — AMA — style questions. And we totally go there.
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POSTED DECEMBER 01, 2022 5:01 AM |
Census: Christians a minority in England; non-religious grow
LONDON (AP) — Fewer than half the people in England and Wales consider themselves Christian, according to the most recent census — the first time a minority of the population has followed the country's official religion.
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POSTED DECEMBER 01, 2022 1:42 AM |
How Congress can bring good news to the poor this Advent
(RNS) — When something works to solve poverty the way the child tax credit has, it’s immoral to end it.
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POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 11:33 PM |
SBC President Bart Barber says predecessor Johnny Hunt is unfit to return to ministry
(RNS) — ‘They don’t care,’ said abuse survivor and longtime advocate Tiffany Thigpen after hearing that a group of pastors announced that a former SBC president accused of sexual assault was restored to ministry. Johnny Hunt’s return reveals the challenges the nation’s largest Protestant denomination has in addressing sexual abuse.
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POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 10:43 PM |
The National Christmas Tree turns 100 this year. Here are five faith facts to know.
(RNS) — Though the tree has not been lit every single year across the century, it is the second-oldest White House tradition after the Easter egg roll.
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POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 9:51 PM |
In Philadelphia, artwork brings Catholic Church’s synod to life
(RNS) — Artwork reflecting the thoughts of young Catholics in Philadelphia pointed up the contentious issues swirling as the continental phase of the Synod on Synodality begins.
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POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 9:45 PM |
Evangelical influencers pan Trump as driven by ‘grievances and self-importance’
(RNS) — In his email to some 70,000 evangelicals, Lane lauded Trump’s accomplishments, while saying his "compulsion to keep the spotlight upon himself have both become threadbare and trite."
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POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 5:54 PM |
Ascension, the leader in Catholic faith formation, again named one of the best companies to work for in America
Ascension
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POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 3:11 PM |
Spielberg tells his — and Hollywood’s — Jewish story
(RNS) — Understanding his new film as a history of Jews and the entertainment business.
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POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 1:49 PM |
Across the US, Native Americans are fighting to preserve sacred land
(RNS) — ‘It’s important that we unify, and we work together, and share the teachings to protect our sacred areas because once God, once our sacred and holy places are gone, we will no longer exist. Our religion will be gone forever,’ said one Native American activist.
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POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 1:17 AM |
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Towards Thriving: Building a Movement for Black Food Sovereignty
In communities across the US, a growing movement to support Black farmers, land justice, land ownership, healthy foods, and Black food sovereignty is gaining ground.
POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 2:46 PM |
Redefine Democracy by Recentering Ownership
Redefining democracy to be broader than its political connotations, like voting and representation, is key to a movement advancing collective ownership.
POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 2:32 PM |
Advocating in a Fractured System
The home care industry has two sides: workers and providers. Cooperatives often walk a lonely path to win fair wages, benefits, and workplace rights.
POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2022 2:28 PM |
The Social Contract: What’s Missing in the “Historic” Biden Legislation?
Two years into Biden’s term, the social contract between the state and the people is changing, but slowly. Building power from below remains key to lasting change.
POSTED NOVEMBER 29, 2022 2:38 PM |
How Can the Inflation Reduction Act Work for Communities?
The Inflation Reduction Act is the biggest piece of climate legislation ever passed, and here’s how it can benefit communities that need it most.
POSTED NOVEMBER 29, 2022 2:23 PM |
Building Resilient Organizations: Toward Joy and Durable Power in a Time of Crisis
"Executives in professional social justice institutions, grassroots activists in local movements, and fiery young radicals on protest lines are all advancing urgent concerns about the internal workings of progressive spaces."
POSTED NOVEMBER 29, 2022 12:39 PM |
To Save Legal Aid, Expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The temporary waiver program for loan forgiveness has been a lifeline for nonprofit workers and public interest lawyers of color. It should be expanded and made permanent.
POSTED NOVEMBER 28, 2022 3:02 PM |
A Movement for Free College
Canceling student debt is critical, and Biden’s plan is a good first step. But even more important is avoiding the next trillion in debt by making public higher education free.
POSTED NOVEMBER 28, 2022 2:36 PM |
California Embraces Employee Ownership: Will Other States Follow?
Earlier this fall, California passed legislation establishing a statewide office for employee ownership, setting a precedent that may inspire efforts in other states.
POSTED NOVEMBER 23, 2022 2:50 PM |
Good Medicine: Centering Food Justice Work in Indigenous Maternal Knowledge
In Phoenix, Arizona, Indigenous women are building community rooted in ancestral knowledge, peer-based maternal care, urban gardens, and healthy food.
POSTED NOVEMBER 23, 2022 2:32 PM |
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