From the Campaign for America’s Future (http://www.ourfuture.org/): On Election Day, we won a huge victory: voters rejected the ugly politics of hate and elected new leaders (at least in the House) who promised to take back our government. Now, we … Continued
By CHN December 14, 2018 Editor’s note: The following piece was written by Makenna Whitworth, CHN’s Fall 2018 intern. Makenna is a senior majoring in political science at Brigham Young University. Makenna Whitworth, CHN’s Fall 2018 intern, attending a report briefing at … Continued
The much awaited Farm Bill has passed, and it includes protections sought by the faith community and many others. Unfortunately, according to Rep. Jim McGovern, “…tucked inside this rule is language that turns off fast-track procedures for all Yemen resolutions … Continued
From the National Alliance to End Homelessness (http://www.endhomelessness.org): Communities where people spend more than 32 percent of their income on rent can expect a more rapid increase in homelessness, according to new Zillow-sponsored research on the size and root causes … Continued
From the Center for American Progress (http://www.americanprogress.org): There is a serious shortage of child care supply in the United States. A child care desert is defined as any community “with more than 50 children under age 5 that contains either … Continued
It is estimated that only a small percentage of older Pennsylvania adults who are eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are doing so. This means many may not be aware that they are eligible for the program … Continued
From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/): Out now from Beacon Press: A collection of sermons, speeches and reflections by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, and Rev. Dr. Rick Lowery that lays out a groundbreaking vision for … Continued
From the National Alliance to End Homelessness (http://www.endhomelessness.org): Congress has a choice to make for their last month in session this year: Do their jobs or continue kicking the can down the road. As you know, federal funding is key … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): On November 29, Senate and House Agriculture Committee Chairmen Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) and Mike Conaway (R-Texas) and Ranking Members Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) issued a joint statement: “We’re pleased … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): Poverty, food insecurity, and poor nutrition have detrimental impacts on the health, development, and well-being of young children in the short and long terms. One essential strategy to address these issues is … Continued