Human Rights

Your Ballots at Work: 'Waterboarding is Torture'

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 1-16-2009

This kind of feels close to an exercise in I-told-you-so, but for all the folks who assert that voting is a hopelessly corrupted exercise in irredeemable empire, consider as an indicator the testim

My Obama Inauguration Benediction: A Singular Moment in Time

Joseph Lowery 1-14-2009

You would think attempting to summarize my feelings on having been asked to deliver the Benediction at the Inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama-would be simple. In fact, it's quite a challenge; given the flood of emotions I have experienced ...

A Poem in Honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Lisa Sharon Harper 1-12-2009

Sunday, January 11 was National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. I wrote this poem, And to the Little Ones, in honor of the day.

Creating a New American Ethos

Randy Woodley 1-12-2009

We stand at what could be the greatest divide in American history.

Taking Aid to Gaza and Israel

Leonard Rodgers 1-09-2009

As I write this, I am en-route to Egypt on a commercial aircraft with 1/4 ton of priceless kits containing basic medical equipment but no drugs or over-the-counter pharmaceuticals.

Crossing the Line Between Legitimate Criticism and Anti-Semitism

Duane Shank 1-08-2009

It is appropriate and necessary to criticize Israel's excessive military attacks in Gaza.

Whose Truth Do You Trust in the Gaza Conflict?

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 1-07-2009

In addition to the obvious and outrageous tragedy of those killed by the Israeli bombing of Gaza (640 killed so far in this

One Hundred Eyes for One Eye

Alex Awad 1-06-2009

One hundred tons of bombs are Israel's way of saying to the captive citizens of Gaza, Merry Christmas, Happy Eid (feast), and Happy New Year.

In Support of Rick Warren

Valerie Elverton Dixon 1-05-2009

My Four Weeks in Zimbabwe

Nontando Hadebe 1-05-2009

Blessings of shalom for 2009! I have just come back from a four week visit to Zimbabwe.

Dear President Obama

Jim Wallis, Marian Wright Edelman, Elizabeth Edwards 1-01-2009

Memos to the new president from political, cultural, and religious leaders.

Being Mindful of Our Blessings

Seth Naicker 12-24-2008

During this time of Advent, a season of cheer and joy, there are people who do not have much in economic standings or bank balances to be cheerful or grateful for.

Palestinian Christians Still Waiting for Peace

12-23-2008

When I lived in Jerusalem during the fall of 2000, after the failure of Camp David and as the second intifada erupted, I found myself angry with everything around me - the crushing might of Israel'

Will Obama Spell Justice Outside of the U.S.?

Joseph D'souza 12-22-2008

More people around the world will watch Barack Obama's inauguration than any other presidential inauguration in history.

Policy and Organizing: A Year in Review

Elizabeth Denlinger Reaves 12-19-2008

It was quite a busy year for the policy team at Sojourners, and we can already hear the challenges and opportunities of 2009 calling for our attention.

Israeli Intelligence Official's Daughter Jailed for Refusing Military Service

Omer Goldman 12-16-2008

My name is Omer Goldman. I am 19 years old. I am one of the Shministim. I need your help.

An Israeli Conscript's Mother Speaks Out

Ayelet Ophir-Auron 12-11-2008

It's hard to believe that people all around the world are learning about my 19-year-old son Yuval. I know that I'm proud of him. I just never expected the world to be proud of him. As I write this, Yuval's in jail, serving his second term. We don't know how or when this will end.