Caring for the Poor is Government’s Biblical Role

Compare this complete Biblical synopsis by Jim Wallis with the rhetoric we hear from the Right on welfare, food stamps, budget cuts to programs for the poor, etc. This is what the Bible has to say and reflects our values as Christian Democrats... Caring for the Poor is Government's Biblical Role by Jim Wallis There

Hurricane Isaac, GOP Convention and New Orleans

In this press conference, the GOP clearly spells out its priorities. Thankfully, they do at least mention that every one should be safe first and the concern should be for human life before convention schedule. However, more than half the press statement was only on "Obama's failed policies" and not one mention of concern for

STATS: The fall of the middle class

A supporter sent us this graphic - it is non-partisan, just a truthful view of the state of suburban America since the 8 years of George W Bush. We still have much ground to make up for, a middle class to save and a country to bring out of poverty! We can't go backward any

Does or doesn’t Romney back Akin?

Once again, Mitt Romney will not make a real stand on any values or principles - what do you stand for, what are your values, Mitt? He condemns Rep. Todd Akin's rape remarks, but would not withdraw his support for him running and winning the Missouri Senate race. Below is the story about Akin's comments,

Gov. Brewer Blocks Amnesty Program

Gov. Jan Brewer once again shows a stand of no-mercy and no-compassion towards undocumented immigrants, and today's executive order to bar President Obama's executive order ought to show just where the values are. Poll after poll shows that the great majority of  Americans support this act by President Obama and support an even more permanent

GOP Promises Medicaid cuts for the poor

If you needed another reason why to re-elect President Obama and vote in a Democratic majority to the House and Senate, this is it! It is incredible that GOP candidates, including Mitt Romney, believe that the promise of sentencing thousands of the nation's poorest children and families to hopelessness and in some cases even death,