Awakened World 2012
A unique gathering of visionaries and activists exploring the evolution
Bikes Belong launches project for protected bikeways—Green Lane Project
Austin, Chicago, Memphis, Portland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., Announce
An Open Letter from Rev. Otis Moss III To the Black Clergy Concerning the President’s Endorsement of Gay Marriage
The following words are from the Reverend Otis Moss, Senior
Official Statement from Occupy Wall Street
This statement was voted on and approved by the general assembly of protesters at Liberty Square: Declaration of the Occupation of New York City
The LGCM welcomes vote in the Church of Scotland
On Monday 23 May the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland voted by a majority of 351 to 294 votes for the Kirk to move towards the acceptance of ministers in same sex relationships. It has also welcomed the blessing of same sex relationships involving life-long commitments.
Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement applauds ruling in Christian bed and breakfast case
The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM) applauds the ruling by Judge Andrew Rutherford that Christian bed and breakfast owners Peter and Hazel Bull had acted against the law by refusing to allow gay civil partners Martyn Hall and Steven Preddy to share a room at their hotel in Cornwall in 2008.
Health Care is a Moral Imperative
Throughout the course of human history, there are times when a nation and its people must speak to moral imperatives — to speak clearly to what is faithful to our American ideals, what is compassionate toward our people and what is right for our country. As spiritual leaders of diverse religious background and with one voice, we the undersigned appeal to our elected representatives, our President, and elected officials of the State of Indiana to provide affordable and accessible health care for all Americans.
Industries have spent $585.7 million since 2007 on lobbying and campaign contributions
Washington, D.C. - A campaign finance watchdog's analysis of insurance and HMO political contributions and lobbying expenses found the industries spent $126,430,438 over the first half of 2009 and $585,725,712 over the past two and a half years to influence public policy and elected officials. The group, Public Campaign Action Fund, found that in the first part of 2009, the industries were spending money at nearly a $700,000 a day clip to influence the political process and that the monthly pace of political spending this year has increased by nearly $400,000 over the average spent per month in the previous two years.