“A CONCRETE WAY TO REMEMBER AND HONOR NELSON MANDELA”
Last month, all across the world people joined together to mourn former South African president and freedom fighter Nelson Mandela. There was a deep shared [...]
Read More“EXTEND EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS NOW!”
In the last few days of this year, most Americans are wrapping up their holiday celebrations and pondering the promise of 2014. But millions of [...]
Read More“A CHRISTMAS PRAYER: O GOD OF ALL CHILDREN”
As millions of Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Christmas and their belief that God entered human history as a poor tiny baby, let [...]
Read More“ONE YEAR LATER”
“We owe our children – the most vulnerable citizens in any society – a life free from violence and fear.” –Nelson Mandela “I’ve heard people [...]
Read More“SOUNDING THE SIREN FOR CHILDREN”
“The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much. It’s whether we provide enough for [...]
Read More“PREVENTABLE HUNGER IN OUR LAND OF PLENTY”
While many American families gather around the Thanksgiving table this week, some of us combining this year’s traditional dinners with Hanukkah feasts, a too quiet [...]
Read More“ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY”
“It should be clear by now that a nation can be no stronger abroad than she is at home. Only an America which practices what [...]
Read More“WILL WE ACT TO SAVE ALL OUR CHILDREN AND OUR NATION’S FUTURE? WE CAN!”
The introduction this week of the Strong Start for America’s Children Act by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Representatives George Miller (D-CA) and Richard Hanna (R-NY) is [...]
Read More“DAVION NAVAR HENRY ONLY”
“I'll take anyone,” Davion said. “Old or young, dad or mom, black, white, purple. I don't care. And I would be really appreciative. The best [...]
Read More“WE NEED IMMIGRATION REFORM NOW!”
Nine-year-old Jaime Gordillo Villa was born in the United States and is a good student who has gotten awards for both good grades and behavior. [...]
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