Category Archives: Resources

Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Passes 400 PPM–Worship Materials Available

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): On Friday, the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration announced that, for the first time, daily mean atmospheric concentrations of Carbon Dioxide passed 400 parts per million (ppm) for the first time. This is sad and alarming news.  … Continue reading →

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Make Sure You Know-Women’s Preventative Health Services Have NO Co-Pay

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From PathWays PA (http://www.pathwayspa.org): The National Women’s Law Center has been working hard to make sure you and your families know about the preventive coverage provided through Obamacare. We’ve heard from many women about how much this coverage has helped … Continue reading →

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‘Buycott’ Koch Brothers, Monsanto and Other Industries’ Products Lining Supermarket Shelves

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

Posted at http://www.nationofchange.org/buycott-koch-brothers-monsanto-and-other-industries-products-lining-supermarket-shelves-1368628289 Ashley Curtin, Nation of Change, New Report: The guessing game is over. No longer will consumers wonder what companies are behind the millions of products that fill supermarket shelves because there’s an app for that. Buycott (http://www.buycott.com), … Continue reading →

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Learn More About Farm Policy

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): Our government is currently paying farmers to grow virtually the opposite of what it recommends that Americans eat—including billions to subsidize items such as corn syrup that go into processed food. Not only … Continue reading →

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3 Ways Sequestration is Taking a Toll on Struggling Americans

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Half in Ten (http://halfinten.org/): Before boarding planes and leaving for recess, Congress recently rushed through a bill to fix inconvenient delays for air travelers that developed as a result of sequestration. It left in place, however, devastating cuts to … Continue reading →

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Help #TalkPoverty—Download the Toolkit to Take Action Against the Sequester!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Half in Ten (http://halfinten.org/): Beginning March 1 the automatic across-the-board cuts to the budget known as the “sequester” went into effect. More than one month later, devastating cuts to crucial programs and services such as Head Start, nutrition assistance … Continue reading →

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Sign Up for Torture Awareness Month Toolkit

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): June is Torture Awareness Month, and NRCAT is putting final touches on a toolkit to help congregations and religious organizations observe the month. This year’s theme is “Healing a Culture of Torture,” … Continue reading →

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What You Need to Know About Obama’s Budget Proposal

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the National Priorities Project (http://nationalpriorities.org/): On April 10 President Obama released his fiscal 2014 budget proposal, which includes $1.8 trillion in deficit reduction over the coming decade largely through spending cuts. Notably, Obama has become the first Democratic president … Continue reading →

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Taxes, Taxes, Taxes—Help Shape the Conversation

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Public Works (http://www.publicworks.org/): Next Monday, as you may have guessed, is a big day for the public sector. Admittedly, most Americans won’t spend April 15th humming the melody of the Irving Berlin classic, “I Paid My Income Tax Today.” … Continue reading →

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New OXFAM Report: Behind the Brands: Food Justice & the ‘Big 10′ Food and Beverage Companies—Take Action

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org): The GROW campaign is launching its newest effort and report, Behind the Brands, aimed at changing the way the world’s biggest food companies do business and do their part in ensuring that everyone has enough to … Continue reading →

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