The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know your name Put their trust in you, For you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. ~Psalm 9:9-10 Washington, D.C., … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/05/26/they-killed-man-video-shows-minneapolis-cop-kneeling-black-mans-neck-onlookers-warn Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 by Common Dreams “The police killed him, bro, right in front of everybody. He was crying, telling them like, ‘I can’t breathe,’ and everything. They did not care.” By Jake Johnson, … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): We just launched a new campaign called RightsNow! This new campaign is not just about surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, but about creating a new future where all of us can live in dignity and thrive. We need you … Continued
Download in pdf form During the COVID-19 crisis, many communities are experiencing heightened levels of bigotry. Individuals need to know their rights and resources when acts of hate occur. This guide provides information to help community members understand and respond … Continued
From Repairers of the Breach (https://www.breachrepairers.org/): Shared by Rev. Dr. William Barber This is a powerful moment for faith and for religion. It is a powerful reflective moment. It is a time for us to use every tool we have available to us … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/04/02/poor-sick-homeless-children-low-wage-workers-moral-leaders-demand-coronavirus-relief Published on Thursday, April 02, 2020 by Common Dreams “We are asking people to call on the White House and Congress to enact relief for the people that Jesus cared about,” say the Poor People’s Campaign co-chairs. … Continued
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Like anybody, I would like to have a long life.” His trusted deputy, a great leader in his own right, the Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery, had that long life and we are … Continued
From the Detention Watch Network (https://www.detentionwatchnetwork.org/): Thanks to those who participated in the kick off to the #FreeThemAll National Week of Digital Action, March 30 – April 4, to demand the liberation of all people in immigration detention! This week … Continued
Watch the video “In Times Like These” by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II In times like these … Take care of yourself, take necessary precautions so we can take care of one another. When you can, help others, especially poor and … Continued
From Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA (https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/): Urge your representative to co-sponsor the Safe from the Start Act at the ELCA Action Center. (NOTE: You do not need to be Lutheran to use this link!) On March 8, Lutherans and communities across … Continued