Rediscovering Values
Many members of Congress and their staffers have had friends and loved ones call to check on their personal safety.
The horrible shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others is an important American moment.
We first published this reflection by Jim Wallis in 2002. It has since become our Christmas tradition, kind of our own Charlie Brown Christmas special, if you will. With the ongoing conflicts raging during each passing year, it remains tragically relevant, particularly this year as we think about Afghanistan.
The House acted last night with boldness and leadership to pass the DREAM Act.
You have to wonder -- when political ads focus on a college prank pulled by your opponent -- what else could that money have gone to?
Last week, I asked you all to tell FOX News that when it comes to truth and civility, they can do better. Thousands of you did. You aren't the only ones who see things getting worse than ever before. This week, a group of more than 130 former legislators, both Republicans and Democrats, released a letter urging for civility and encouraging candidates, once elected, to focus on cooperation to face our country's greatest challenges.