In a Tough Election Season, Human Needs Advocates Mark Progress
13 Nov 2018

In a Tough Election Season, Human Needs Advocates Mark Progress

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Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/11/08/tough-election-season-human-needs-advocates-mark-progress/#.W-Sgo9VKgdU By David Elliot November 8, 2018 “When people were selling the politics of fear and division and destruction, we were talking about hope. We were talking about the politics of joy.” — U.S. Rep-Elect Ilhan Omar Despite a backdrop … Continued

Videos Help Raise Awareness for Situations of Bias
13 Nov 2018

Videos Help Raise Awareness for Situations of Bias

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The Community Responders Network of Central PA has developed a new resource for discussing tensions related to cultural isolation and changing demographics. The videos have been made possible by funding from the Presbyterian Synod of the Trinity. They can be found at www.syntrinity.org/crn-videos/. … Continued

A Birthright Citizen’s Take on Birthright Citizenship
31 Oct 2018

A Birthright Citizen’s Take on Birthright Citizenship

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Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/10/31/birthright-citizens-take-birthright-citizenship/#.W9n3gHtKgdU By Nicolai Haddal October 31, 2018 On Tuesday, Oct. 30, President Trump vowed to end birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizens on U.S. soil. While experts agree the President can’t use an executive order to strip away this Constitutional … Continued

Faith Leaders and Organizations: Sign on to Affirm Support for Welcoming Vulnerable Families
31 Oct 2018

Faith Leaders and Organizations: Sign on to Affirm Support for Welcoming Vulnerable Families

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From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): The administration is considering a proposal that would turn away families fleeing violence in Central America and block access to asylum, as the caravan of families fleeing violence, desperation, and persecution journey to find safety. Blocking vulnerable people … Continued

Familias Separadas Public Art Installations in Harrisburg—October 26-November 18
24 Oct 2018

Familias Separadas Public Art Installations in Harrisburg—October 26-November 18

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Based on the interviews of 5 mothers formerly detained at the Berks family prison, artist Michelle Angela Ortiz has created 8 large-scale public art installations highlighting the messages and portraits of the mothers and their children. All eight installations will … Continued

Submit Comments to Protect Flores and Protect Families from Long-Term Detention
18 Oct 2018

Submit Comments to Protect Flores and Protect Families from Long-Term Detention

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From Families USA (http://www.familiesusa.org): Families USA has released a new short analysis on the Trump Administration’s continued attacks on immigrant children and families, highlighting its latest efforts to dismantle the long-standing Flores Settlement Agreement, and in doing so, eliminate basic … Continued