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The Bipartisan Poverty Forum

by Jim Wallis 02-19-2009
Through the partisan fistfight of the general election, in the midst of political posturing during the transition, and moving forward in spite of a Congress split down party lines, a bipartisan gro
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Economic Recovery Agreement a 'Major Achievement'

by Jim Wallis 02-13-2009
Today, the House and Senate will vote on the final economic stimulus conference report.
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Video: Jim Wallis Talks about Obama's Faith-Based Council with BBC and Fox News

by Jim Wallis 02-10-2009

Jim Wallis talks about how Obama's new Council on Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships will take on the priorities of poverty, abortion reduction, fatherhood, and interfaith dialogue.

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Video: Jim Wallis on Finding Common-Ground Solutions

by Jim Wallis 02-10-2009
Last week, Jim Wallis was interviewed by David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network at the White House after a meeting with President Obama and the President's Council on Faith-Based &a
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Davos: How Will This Crisis Change Us?

by Jim Wallis 01-30-2009
In a plenary session titled "The Values behind Market Capitalism" yesterday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, I started with this observation:
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Secretary of State Clinton Promises Action Against Human Trafficking

by Jim Wallis 01-27-2009
Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, graced the front pages of many newspapers across the country last Friday.
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Looking for Allies at the World Economic Forum in Davos

by Jim Wallis 01-27-2009
Today I arrived in Switzerland for the first day of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) yearly summit in Davos.
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President Obama's Call for Common Ground on Abortion Reduction

by Jim Wallis 01-23-2009
I am encouraged that President Obama's first action on abortion was to release a statement supporting a common ground approach to reducing abortion, even as he also reiterated his policy of support
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Inauguration Journal: Scattered Thoughts Over Four Days of History

by Jim Wallis 01-22-2009
It's a better country than I thought it was. I honestly wouldn't have thought this possible. I guess I would have agreed with the older generation of African Americans in my neighborhood: This day would never come in our lifetimes-but here it is.
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Seeking Common Ground for Abortion Reduction on Roe vs. Wade Anniversary

by Jim Wallis 01-22-2009
Some call this the March for Life day, others the Roe day. It has been a day that divides us.
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Video: Jim Wallis in Inaugural Prayer Service at National Cathedral

by Jim Wallis 01-21-2009
Today Jim Wallis participated in the National Prayer Service to celebrate the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States.
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Changing the Image of Religion: The New Faith Coalition

by Jim Wallis 01-19-2009
The day after the inauguration, I will be joining with Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, and Christian leaders at the National Prayer Service for our new president.
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MLK and the Mountain Moving Business

by Jim Wallis 01-13-2009
This post was Jim Wallis' contribution when invited to write a guest post on the blog for USA Service, a campaign to encourage national service in obser
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It's Time for a Sustained Focus on a Lasting Middle East Peace

by Jim Wallis 01-08-2009
I can't help commenting on the tragic situation in Gaza after a week like this. There have been many calls for a ceasefire which, of course, I support as necessary and important.
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MLK Day Altar Call to Action

by Jim Wallis 01-08-2009
Yesterday, the Presidential Inauguration Committee announced that the annual celebration of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be an official part of the inauguration activities.
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Child Tax Credit: Better Late Than Never

by Jim Wallis 01-07-2009
In 2003, Call to Renewal was deeply engaged in working to have a refundable child tax credit included in that year's tax cu
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