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Economic Security
Los Angeles adopts 'responsible banking' ordinance

May 16, 2012 | L.A. Times

Brooklyn Congregations United (BCU), L.A. Voice

Economic Security
Are payday loans too difficult to pay?

May 6, 2012 | 41 Action News

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

Health Care Access
Insurance whistle-blower to speak

May 4, 2012 | Pueblo Chieftain

Together Colorado

Land of Opportunity
Muslim Organizer Uses Faith to Unite Coalitions of Religions

May 2, 2012 | New York Times

Brooklyn Congregations United (BCU)

Land of Opportunity
Prophetic Voices” Unite Against Toxic Politics in Ohio

May 3, 2012 | Public News Service

Ohio Prophetic Voices (OPV)

Land of Opportunity
Religious leaders seek racial healing

May 2, 2012 | Cincinnati Enquirer

Ohio Prophetic Voices (OPV)

Lifelines to Healing
Baton Rouge program targets violence

May 2, 2012 | The Advocate

Working Interfaith Network (WIN)

Economic Security
Initiative organizers optimistic issues will get on ballot

May 3, 2012 | Columbia Tribune

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO), Missouri Faith Voices

Economic Security
Religious leaders endorse California tax increase

April 30, 2012 | National Catholic Reporter

PICO California

Nonprofit Closure Severs Lifeline to Richmond's Neediest

April 28, 2012 | New American Media

Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

School Improvement
The Education Report: Local school power and a new system for assessing teachers

April 28, 2012 | Oakland Tribune

Oakland Community Organizations (OCO)

Economic Security
FREEDOM VIEW: California budget deficit grows deeper

April 28, 2012 |  Orange County Register

PICO California

Economic Security
Growing divestment campaign among churches targets biggest US banks

April 26, 2012 | Catholic News Service

PICO National Network

Economic Security
Faith groups plan for loan reform campaign

April 26, 2012 | National Catholic Reporter

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

Youth Development
House adds to youth jobs, violence prevention accounts

April 25, 2012 | Boston Herald

Massachusetts Communities Action Network (MCAN)

Economic Security
Allentown church leaders, congregations ask for role in hockey arena plans

April 24, 2012 | The Express-Times

Congregations United for Neighborhood Action (CUNA)

Youth Development
Teens out to get job done

April 24, 2012 | Boston Herald

Massachusetts Communities Action Network (MCAN)

Health Care Access
Advocates Outline Benefits of Health Care Reform Law

April 23, 2012 | New America Media

PICO California

Land of Opportunity
Michigan Prophetic Voices

April 23, 2012 | ABC-12

Flint Area Congregations Together (FACT), Michigan Organizing Collaborative

Health Care Access
United Interfaith Action sponsors training for health workers

April 18, 2012 | Southcoast Today

United Interfaith Action of Southeastern Massachusetts (UIA)

Youth Development
Proposed cut to anti-gang program sparks backlash

April 18, 2012 | Boston Herald

Massachusetts Communities Action Network (MCAN)

Lifelines to Healing
African-American Elder Plays Key Role in Violence Prevention Efforts

April 14, 2012 | New American Media

Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO)

Housing Opportunities
Rev. Eduardo Samaniego: Big banks don't play fair

April 14, 2012 | San Jose Mercury News

People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Health Care Access
Reliance on emergency rooms 'signals a failure' of health care system

April 12, 2012 | KHI News Service

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

Immigration Reform
Facing deportation in days, Mexico native gets a year’s reprieve

April 11, 2012 | The Kansas City Star

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

School Improvement
Cole Promise: 22-year-old Ana finds hope in having a better future

April 8, 2012 | The Denver Post

Metro Organizations for People (MOP)

Lifelines to Healing
Night march held to protest against escalating violence

April 1, 2012 | The Advocate

Working Interfaith Network (WIN)

Health Care Access
Camden high-rise's health clinic to open doors to neighbors

March 29, 2012 | Philadelphia Inquirer

Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP)

Health Care Access
Former insurance executive calls for reform

March 25, 2012 | The Morning Call

Congregations United for Neighborhood Action (CUNA)

Economic Security
BANKING: Inland clergy urge ethical banking

March 24, 2012 | The Press-Enterprise

Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

Lifelines to Healing
Martin case rings across country's pulpits

March 24, 2012 | USA Today

PICO National Network

Economic Security
Clock Ticks for DeMarco

March 20, 2012 | Huffington Post

PICO National Network

Lifelines to Healing
Group Holds Foreclosure Rally

March 17, 2012 | KRWG

Comunidades en Accion y de Fe (CAFe)

Lifelines to Healing
Stopping violence before it starts: A lifeline for Flint

March 11, 2012 | ABC12

Flint Area Congregations Together (FACT)

Lifelines to Healing
Congregations speak out for safer Camden

March 11, 2012 | South Jersey News

Camden Churches Organized for People (CCOP)

Economic Security
Petition Drive Aims At Payday Loan Rates

March 11, 2012 | KMBC 9

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO), Communities Creating Opportunity Kansas (CCO Kansas)

Economic Security
Revival Calls for Lower Interest Cap on Payday Loans

March 11, 2012 | Fox 4

Communities Creating Opportunity Kansas (CCO Kansas), Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

Economic Security
Mortgage Crisis Inspires Lenten Season Message to Banks

March 8, 2012 | The New York Times

Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO), PICO California, L.A. Voice

IndyCAN movement aims to help residents better their lives

March 5, 2012 | Indy Star

Indianapolis Congregation Action Network (IndyCAN)

School Improvement
Guest View: Let’s get the facts straight on innovation schools

February 29, 2012 | Southcoast Todday

United Interfaith Action of Southeastern Massachusetts (UIA)

IndyCAN: Uniting to help those in need

February 28, 2012 | Nuvo

Indianapolis Congregation Action Network (IndyCAN)

Immigration Reform
LA Police Commission approves car impound changes

February 27, 2012 | Associated Press

L.A. Voice

Lifelines to Healing
National organization tries to curb the crime in Baton Rouge

February 23, 2012 | WAFB

Working Interfaith Network (WIN)

Immigration Reform
Colorado Senate GOP tests arguments against undocumented-student tuition bill

February 12, 2012 | The Colorado Independent

Metro Organizations for People (MOP)

MOP's Ashlin Malouf-Spinden pulls political perspective from Bahá'í roots

February 10, 2012 | Denver Westword

Metro Organizations for People (MOP)

Economic Security, Housing Opportunities
Lenders to pay homeowners in nationwide settlement

February 8, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

Federation of Congregations United to Serve (FOCUS), PICO United Florida

Economic Security, Housing Opportunities
Banks in $25B deal to settle foreclosure abuses

February 8, 2012 | CBS National News

PICO National Network

Other Issues
Religious Leaders Oppose MN Voter Photo ID

February 6, 2012 | The Uptake

ISAIAH - Minneapolis, St. Cloud, St. Paul

Immigration Reform
Groups Protest Immigration-Enforcement “Surge” in Colorado

February 1, 2012 | Latin American Herald Times

Metro Organizations for People (MOP)

Immigration Reform
Immigrant rights supporters rally against ICE

February 1, 2012 | AURORA SENTINEL

Metro Organizations for People (MOP)

Immigration Reform
Archbishop joins immigrants' rally against federal deportation program

January 30, 2012 | National Catholic Reporter

San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP)

Economic Security
Marine Fights Freddie Mac to Save His Home

January 30, 2012 | Huffington Post

Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

Safe Neighborhoods
Letters to the Editor: Struggling families suffer from lack of viable transit

January 29, 2012 | IndyStar.com

Indianapolis Congregation Action Network (IndyCAN)

On Mission and Chavez

January 29, 2012 | Spectrum Magazine

San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP)

Economic Security
Fla. AG urged to get tough on foreclosure deal

January 29, 2012 | Associated Press

Federation of Congregations United to Serve (FOCUS), PICO United Florida

SF archbishop speaks against immigration program

January 27, 2012 | Associated Press

PICO California, San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP)

Immigration Reform
Revised tuition equity for undocumented students bill clears first hurdle

January 26, 2012 | FOX Denver

Metro Organizations for People (MOP)

'Secure Communities' Program Draws Ire of Church

January 26, 2012 | KQED

PICO California, San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP)

Election-law changes suppress voters, activists say

January 26, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

Federation of Congregations United to Serve (FOCUS), PICO United Florida

Economic Security
NM homeowners need help

January 26, 2012 | New Mexico Politics

Comunidades en Accion y de Fe (CAFe)

Economic Security
Florida should follow federal lead to probe mortgage mess

January 26, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

Federation of Congregations United to Serve (FOCUS), PICO United Florida

Economic Security
White House officials reach out to San Jose's Latino community during all-day summit

January 24, 2012 | San Jose Mercury News

People Acting in Community Together (PACT San Jose)

Economic Security
Alternative arises as payday loan industry comes under scrutiny

January 24, 2012 | The Kansas City Star

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

Housing Opportunities
Lawsuit Filed Against Kansas City Payday Loan Companies

January 23, 2012 | Fox 4

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

Economic Security
Payday industry advocates threaten fines, jail time in letters sent to KC clergy

January 23, 2012 | Word and Way

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

Lifelines to Healing
Members To Rally Against Foreclosure On Corona Synagogue

January 23, 2012 | CORONA (CBS)

Inland Congregations United for Change (ICUC)

Economic Security
Non-Profit Groups Fights Payday Loan Companies

January 22, 2012 | Fox 4

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

Economic Security
Letters to the Editor: Obama in Orlando

January 21, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

Federation of Congregations United to Serve (FOCUS)

Faith knows no bounds

January 20, 2012 | The Chieftan

Metro Organizations for People (MOP)

Economic Security
Religious leaders speak against Gov. Shumlin's budget

January 18, 2012 | WCAX

Vermont Interfaith Action (VIA)

Immigration Reform
Immigration conference deals with the tough questions

January 18, 2012 | National Catholic Reporter

Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action (BOCA)

Healing, rebuilding in Rwanda

January 18, 2012 | The Daily Progress

Congregations Rebuilding Community in Rwanda

Lifelines to Healing, Economic Security
In the Mahoning Valley, King observance focuses on ending poverty

January 16, 2012 | Tribune Chronicle

Berkeley Organizing Congregations for Action (BOCA)

Lifelines to Healing
Neighborhood reacts to killing of woman in her home

January 16, 2012 | The Californian

Faith in Action Kern County

Immigration Reform
Missouri Senate Bill targets undocumented workers

January 14, 2012 | KSHB

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

Housing Opportunities
Unemployed Mortgage Holders Get Extension on Payments

January 10, 2012 | The New York Times

PICO National Network

Economic Security
Group Pushing for Limit on Payday Loan Businesses & Pawn Shops

January 3, 2012 | Fox 4

Communities Creating Opportunity (CCO)

Grassroots movements can lead the way in taking big money out of politics.

January 3, 2012 | The American Prospect

PICO National Network

School Improvement
Denver Public Schools' new school choice system stressing out some parents

December 31, 2011 | The Denver Post

Metro Organizations for People (MOP)

Do the right thing

December 27, 2011 | New York Daily News

Queens Congregations United for Action (QCUA)

Economic Security, Health Care Access
Religious leaders urge equitable Vermont budget

January 8, 2011 | Burlington Free Press

Vermont Interfaith Action (VIA)

Economic Security, Health Care Access
Religious alliance presses pols to tax wealthy Vermonters

January 8, 2011 | VT Digger

Vermont Interfaith Action (VIA)

Housing Opportunities
Interfaith group seeks equity

January 7, 2011 | WCAX

Vermont Interfaith Action (VIA)