Results for Human Rights
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Video: Moby and MoveOn Protest Budget Cuts Against the Poor
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:40pm | Type: Blog -
<p><a href="http://blog.sojo.net/2011/04/13/video-moby-and-moveon-protest-budget-cuts-against-the-poor/" target="_self"></a>As artist and musician Moby states at the begin ...
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Why Are Palestinian Christians Leaving Israel?
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:40pm | Type: Blog -
<p><a href="/sites/default/files/images/1100414-crossisrael.jpg" target="_self"></a>A friend of mine pointed out on his Facebook page that 45.9 percent of Americans blame ...
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Rediscovering Values for Lent: The Mind of Christ
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:40pm | Type: Blog -
<p><a href="http://blog.sojo.net/tag/rediscovering-values-for-lent/" target="_blank"></a></p> <p> [Editors' note: During the season of Lent we will be pos ...
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The Ryan Plan: A Declaration of War on the Poor
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
the tax rate for people in the top income bracket from 35 percent to 25 percent. Some historical ... did to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did to me." ( Matthew 25: 40 ... To be fair, a 25% tax rate with no deductions will actually be a tax increase on the rich. (they generally pay ...
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My Letter to the IRS: 'I Reserve the Right Not to Kill'
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
As a Christian, Easter marks the most stunning act of grace and enemy-love in human history -- Jesus' death and resurrection. As a Christian, Easter marks the most stunning a ...
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The Elephant in the Sanctuary: Women and Abuse
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
I concluded my celebration of Women's History Month (March) with a sober realization that the abuse of females is inseparable from the study of women's history.</p> ...
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The Spiritually Viral Hunger Fast
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
that represents the poorest workers in the country, to MoveOn.org, involvement in this fast is amazingly broad. 25 ... for poor kids, or $11.5 billion in tax cuts for millionaires' estates? Should we cut $2.5 billion in home heating assistance in winter months, or $2.5 billion in tax breaks for oil companies and off-shore ...
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Glenn Beck and Teachable Moments
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:40pm | Type: Blog -
<p><a href="http://blog.sojo.net/2011/04/06/glenn-beck-and-teachable-moments/"></a>It was announced today that Glenn Beck will <a href="http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com ...
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In the Midst of Fasting, I am so Grateful
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
On day three of my prayer fast, I woke up with the hymn, "I Am So Grateful," which the Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ Children's Choir sang beautifully yesterday, running throug ...
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The Church Called to Rebellion
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:40pm | Type: Blog -
<p><a href="http://www.ryanrodrickbeiler.com/Palestine-Israel/Palestine-Israel-Portfolio/13237970_n64hV#1125028640_vBEo3" target="_blank"></a>People can take a certain amo ...
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Why I am Fasting (Again)
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
hungry Americans , 17 million of them children. 25,000 people worldwide will die today from hunger ...
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The Medicaid Card: A Useless Piece of Plastic?
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
The other day I saw a quote from <em><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/02/health/policy/02medicaid.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=NICOLE%20R.%20DARDEAU&st=cse" target=" ...
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Terry Jones: We Have Lost Our Brother
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
In a blog posted on <a href="http://blog.sojo.net/2010/09/14/we-have-our-brother-back/" target="_blank">God's Politics on September 14, 2010</a>, I wrote that I rejoiced th ...
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Martin Luther King and the Spiritual Death of a Nation
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
Today is the 43rd anniversary of the martyrdom of Martin Luther King Jr. Although I never met him, I value his life and teachings more and more each year.</p> Today is the 4 ...
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Remembering the Real, Radical Martin Luther King
Originally Posted: 09/01/2011 - 1:35pm | Type: Blog -
"I had no idea Martin Luther King was a radical!" These shocked words were spoken to me this weekend after an activist training I'd been running in Sydney. "I ...
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Finding God on the Running Course
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:56pm | Type: Blog -
I started running because of my sister. Kim and I began when we were pre-teens. I believed running was the key to making me more like her -- 5 foot 9, lean, beautiful, and highly intelligent. There was one pro ...
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Faith That Creates Jobs
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
a "1" in content. Jeremiah 22:13-16. See also Jeremiah 22:13-16. See also Leviticus 25 ... a "1" in content. Jeremiah 22:13-16. See also Jeremiah 22:13-16. See also Leviticus 25 ...
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Why I am Joining the Fast: Global Hunger is Getting Worse
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
and other livestock. Never before in human history has such a large percentage of our species--nearly 25 ... and other livestock. Never before in human history has such a large percentage of our species--nearly 25 ...
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How To Talk With Climate Change Skeptics
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
The reasons for raising doubts about the human causes of global warming, explains <em>Skeptical Science's</em> John Cook, are often political rather than scientific. ...
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Afghanistan Weekly Digest: Taliban. Kill Team. Photos.
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
<em>[<strong>Editors' note</strong></em><em>: As part of Sojourners campaign to end the war in Afghanistan, we will run a weekly Afghanistan news digest to educate our reader ...
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The Real March Madness
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:40pm | Type: Blog -
<p><a href="http://blog.sojo.net/2011/03/30/the-real-march-madness/" target="_self"></a>At the end of Roland Joffé's exquisite film, <a href="http: ...
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A Duty to Love in a Time of War
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
When President Obama addressed the American people and the world on the military operations in Libya, he spoke of a responsibility to act. When President Obama addressed the Ameri ...
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Theology That Matters
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
what Jesus Christ said Read what Jesus Christ said about the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25 ... in Matthew 25. Clearly is matters greatly how we treat folks, especially poor, hungry, thirsty and sick folks ...
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Why I Do Not Support President Obama's Decision on Libya
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
Finally! Thank you. Finally! Thank you. @letjusticerolldown @letjusticerolldown 25 ... Finally! Thank you. Finally! Thank you. @letjusticerolldown @letjusticerolldown 25 ...
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Why I Support President Obama's Decision on Libya
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
I believe deeply in the power of nonviolence, first as a Christian, and second as one committed to seeing the principles of human dignity, freedom, and justice advanced throughout the world. ...
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Salt And Light in Salt, Jordan
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
I was overwhelmed with gratitude as I toured the Holy Land Institute for the Deaf with director Brother Andrew de la Carpentier. I was overwhelmed with gratitude as I toured the H ...
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Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
On the morning of Saturday, March 25, 1911 more than ... York City. On the morning of Saturday, March 25, 1911 more than 600 ... of Saturday, March 25, 1911 more than 600 employees, mostly immigrant women, reported for work at the Triangle ...
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Lessons From Behind Bars
Originally Posted: 09/01/2011 - 1:29pm | Type: Blog -
In 2010, Hope House DC received a grant from the Humanities Council of Washington, D.C. to support participation in the National Endowment for the Arts' Big Read project. In ...
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Palestinians at Their Worst and Best
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
During the past week we have seen both the worst and the best versions of Palestinian action.</p> During the past week we have seen both the worst and the best versions of P ...
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President Obama Visits the Tomb of Archbishop Oscar Romero
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=i8t49xbab&t=huqjpbfab.0.pr5mpbfab.i8t49xbab.36455&ts=S0603&p=http://ncronline.org/node/23625" target=""_blank" ...
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Afghanistan Weekly Digest: Security. Taxpayer Money. Fighting Season.
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
<em>[<strong>Editors' note</strong></em><em>: As part of Sojourners campaign to end the war in Afghanistan, we will run a weekly Afghanistan news digest to educate our reader ...
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Smart Bomb Hype and the Christian Conscience
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
As the U.S. As the U.S. government continues to try to sell the new war in Libya as a "humanitarian intervention," Christians should beware of the smart bomb hype that h ...
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Afghan Youth Peace Volunteers Yearn for Hope
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:40pm | Type: Blog -
and they believe this hope for peace is already in the heart of every Afghan. Organized by the AYPVs, 25 ...
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How Should Christians Respond to Uprisings in the Arab World?
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:40pm | Type: Blog -
source. Taxation at a rate of 2.5% of capital net worth would eliminate any need for any other taxes ...
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Friday Links Round Up: Teacher Layoffs. Budget. Lent.
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:40pm | Type: Blog -
<p><a href="http://blog.sojo.net/2011/03/18/friday-links-round-up-teacher-layoffs-budget-lent/" target="_blank"></a>Here's a little round up of links from around the ...
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Pro-Democracy Forces in Bahrain Face Unique Challenges
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
After a month of largely peaceful pro-democracy protests in Bahrain, the situation has taken a dramatic turn for the worse this week. After a month of largely peaceful pro-democra ...
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We Must Pray and Act for Japan
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
Once again, we are seeing human and environmental tragedy. In Japan, a natural disaster has destroyed all human attempts for control. Once again, we are seeing human and environme ...
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Finding the Way Out: Why It's Time to End the War in Afghanistan
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
The clock is ticking toward a July decision by President Obama to begin withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, as he has promised. The clock is ticking toward a July decision by Pre ...
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Flood of Refugees from Libya Pose New Opportunities for Welcoming the Stranger
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
As the world is watching Libya, I am keeping close watch and prayers over the sea. As the world is watching Libya, I am keeping close watch and prayers over the sea. A recent he ...
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Rep. King is Saying 'No' in the Face of Jesus
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
<p style="text-align: left;">At the climax of <em>The King's Speech</em>, I held my breath with the rest of the packed audience and hoped to God that history was kind to King G ...
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An Apology to My Muslim Friends
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
On the weekend of Oct. 6, 2001 -- less than one month after 9/11 -- my husband preached a sermon called "Religion Gone Awry." That was not the message he had originally scheduled for that weekend. ...
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Why Your State Should Follow Utah's Example
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
Reading the recent headlines of immigration news has hardly been uplifting, with multiple state legislatures attempting to pass <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/01/29/arizona-style-imm ...
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Support Farmworkers this Lent: Fast for Justice
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:40pm | Type: Blog -
<p><a href="/sites/default/files/images/1100307-ciw-farmworkers1.jpg"></a>Will you be giving up chocolate for Lent? Coffee? Then why not fast for justice? Why not abstain from shopp ...
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Opportunity Missed in the U.N. Veto of the Israel Settlement's Resolution
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
President Barack Obama's decision to veto the February 18 U.N. President Barack Obama's decision to veto the February 18 U.N. Resolution calling Israel to account for it ...
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Report From Afghanistan: The Human Toll of Obama's 'Good War'
Originally Posted: 08/31/2011 - 4:40pm | Type: Blog -
<p><a href="http://blog.sojo.net/2011/03/04/a-report-from-afghanistan-the-human-toll-of-obamas-good-war/" target="_self"></a>In December, as the United States entered the ...
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Circle of Protection for a Moral Budget
Originally Posted: 05/08/2013 - 2:03pm | Type: Action Alert -
Take Action May 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014 A Moral Econo ...
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Five Frustrations When You Debate Israel and the Palestinians
Originally Posted: 12/24/2011 - 7:11am | Type: Blog -
and the Palestinians for a very long time -- almost 25 years, I guess. And I've decided that there are five lines ... were made. Firstly, the Ministry of the Interior may now, in individual cases, grant women over 25 ...
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A Step Toward Justice
Originally Posted: 03/22/2011 - 4:37pm | Type: Magazine Article -
David M. Whettstone Finally, reparations for past federal mistreatment of American Indians and African-American farmers move forward. ...
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Securing Women's Rights
Originally Posted: 03/21/2013 - 11:44am | Type: Magazine Article -
Farah Mokhtareizadeh When the Taliban ruled, they prevented girls from going to school. Who's stopping them now? ...
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Will Gaddafi Fall?
Originally Posted: 07/14/2011 - 8:35am | Type: Blog -
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