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Author Archives: Leslie Woods

Women in Poverty & The ‘American Nightmare’

A Story of Economic Oppression When Americans think about “oppression,” we’re inclined to go straight to civil and human rights. We think of voting rights and voter intimidation, of warrantless wiretaps and law enforcement dispersing crowds of peacefully-gathered demonstrators. We … Continue reading

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Carbon Pollution, EPA Regulation, and YOU!

Article originally published on the Office of Public Witness Blog. On June 2nd, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a rule under the federal Clean Air Act to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from existing power plants, a step towards … Continue reading

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J. Herbert Nelson Reacts to the Hobby Lobby Decision

Article originally featured in the Office of Public Witness blog. See also: A Travesty and Shame on the Nation: J. Herbert Nelson on Harris v. Quinn. The Reverend J. Herbert Nelson this week expressed dismay at the Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) … Continue reading

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A Travesty and a Shame on the Nation

Harris v. Quinn Limits Workers’ Collective Bargaining Rights Article originally featured in the Office of Public Witness blog. See also: J. Herbert Nelson Reacts to the Hobby Lobby Decision. The Reverend J. Herbert Nelson, II, Director of the Presbyterian Church … Continue reading

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