Will 2009 be the year when millions of Americans can breathe a sigh of relief because their government has finally passed Universal Health Care? We think so and here is why.
Posted on December 19, 2008 - 5:00pm by Ross Wallen
Originally posted over at the God's Politics blog by Jim Wallis and friends at Sojourners.
It was just a couple of months ago that the country was embroiled in
a debate about bailing out Wall Street. There was a national outcry
from Democrats and Republicans not ready to part with $700 billion with
little or…
In all of the talk about economic recession, collapsing
stock prices, Wall Street versus Main Street, and the best way to kick start
the economy, let's not forget that the best path to the middle class and
economic security is a good job with union representation.
Posted on December 10, 2008 - 3:28pm by Erik Peterson
Not only was the election of President Barack Obama a
historic event by electing our first black president. This election also marked a momentous turning
point for the battered women and sexual assault movements in this country.
Posted on December 5, 2008 - 3:16pm by Lonna Stevens
For all races large and small, we believe there are four key elements to any successful campaign. Jeff Blodgett talks about what those are and how the Obama campaign effectively utilized them.
Obama has helped to usher in a new era in politics with a new mandate
for change. But he also brings with him into office a new American ethos for citizenship and service. That spirit reminds me, perhaps unsurprisingly, of the work of
community organizers.
Posted on November 20, 2008 - 3:04pm by Jeff Blodgett
Action Planning to Win on Issues
Holding Elected Officials Accountable to Our Issues
Being a Successful Citizen Lobbyist
Leadership Development
Developing a New Media Strategy
Neighborhood Voter Contact Program
Running a Doorknock Operation