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Take Action for the Public Witness of the Church

Take Action for the Public Witness of the Church

Ecumenical Ministries of Public Witness Poverty Initiative of the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCC) Eco-Justice Programs of the National Council of Churches of Christ (NCC) Public Witness of the World Council of Churches Poverty Initiative, Union Theological Seminary … Continue reading

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Arizona Schools “Confiscate” Mexican American Books, Art

Act now to protect Mexican American studies and books! In 2010, the Arizona legislature passed HB 2281 and effectively ended Mexican-American studies throughout the state—half of whose public school students are Hispanic and Latino/a. On January 10, 2012, the Tucson … Continue reading

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Human Trafficking Awareness Day

January 11, 2012 – A Day for Prayer and Action   Over 12.3 million people are estimated to work in conditions of forced labor world-wide according to the International Labour Organisation. On January 11th, consider marking human trafficking day with … Continue reading

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Act Now! World AIDS Day

Action Steps for World AIDS Day, December 1 Sign the Petition Insist the United States remain a leader in this global initiative to fund HIV-AIDS interventions. Sign today! What can I do? The following suggestions come from HopeSprings, a faith-based … Continue reading

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