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Promises to keep

goodwink — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:15:00 -0800

Barack Obama’s election was historic, but can his presidency be great?
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Hidden in plain sight

goodwink — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:15:00 -0800

The shadow world of human trafficking
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Bring fair trade and alternative shopping home for the holidays

goodwink — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:22:35 -0800

Report courtesy of Salt of the Earth-In the Christmas/Hanukkah consumer frenzy we've all somehow been persuaded to endure, we suspect that you still want to do the right thing-that is have a joyous and holy holiday season, have some good times with family and friends, and buy your holiday presents from ethically sound retail shops and producers.

Vatican wins award for creating rooftop solar-power generator

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:01:03 -0800

The Vatican won the 2008 Euro Solar Prize for turning the football field-sized roof of its Paul VI audience hall into a giant solar-power generator.

Book details faith foundation of farmworker movement, author says

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:01:03 -0800

A new book on Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers union shows not only how the tactics they adopted to win contracts have been used by other social movements since then, but also the faith foundations of the union itself, according to its author.

We should still give unto others

goodwink — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:15:00 -0800

After the Wall Street wipeout, in a world full of hurt, we’re still our brothers’ keepers.
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Are states taxing working poor into deeper poverty?

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:15:03 -0800

Poor families faced income tax bills that pushed them deeper into poverty last year in nearly half of the states with an income tax, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

In tough economy, agency sees 40 percent increase in calls for help

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:15:03 -0800

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is reporting a 40 percent increase in the number of calls from people seeking help as the country continues to struggle with the economy.

Unaccompanied migrant and refugee children a U.S. and global issue

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:15:03 -0800

David Siegel takes a highly personal view of his job as acting director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement in the Department of Health and Human Services.

Forum examines response to torture by U.S. in interrogating prisoners

admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:15:03 -0800

A Fordham University forum talked about the response of American political, military, religious and medical groups to the use of torture in interrogations of prisoners by the United States since the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Social Justice Feed

Promises to keep

Barack Obama’s election was historic, but can his presidency be great?read more

Hidden in plain sight

The shadow world of human traffickingread more

Bring fair trade and alternative shopping home for the holidays

Vatican wins award for creating rooftop solar-power generator

Book details faith foundation of farmworker movement, author says

We should still give unto others

After the Wall Street wipeout, in a world full of hurt, we’re still our brothers’ keepers.read more

Are states taxing working poor into deeper poverty?

In tough economy, agency sees 40 percent increase in calls for help

Unaccompanied migrant and refugee children a U.S. and global issue

Forum examines response to torture by U.S. in interrogating prisoners

Barack Obama’s election was historic, but can his presidency be great?
read more

The shadow world of human trafficking
read more

After the Wall Street wipeout, in a world full of hurt, we’re still our brothers’ keepers.
read more