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Surveillance, the Church, and the Prophet’s Mantle

This conversation is reposted here from David True‘s original post on Political Theology. This post takes the form of a critical response to “First They Came for the Whistleblowers,” an op-ed by my friend Chris Iosso over at Unbound: An … Continue reading

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A Job Should Keep You Out of Poverty, Not Trap You In It!

The minimum wage in the US is $7.25 per hour.  The Presbyterian Church has a long history of supporting the rights of workers to earn fair wages, good benefits, and safe working conditions.  Indeed, in recognizing the value and dignity … Continue reading

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Solidarity Matters: Good News for Hospitality Workers

Hospitality workers are often out of sight: washing sheets and making our beds in hotels; preparing food for our children in school cafeterias; stocking shelves in airport shops. Thanks to their persistent activism and the solidarity of their allies, their … Continue reading

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What If It’s Not the Prisoner Who Needs to Repent?

by Jesse Lava My mom was Catholic and my father is Jewish. I guess that means I’ve got guilt on both sides. But beyond the guilt, I was taught that faith, at its best, could be a vehicle for repentance, … Continue reading

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