Jan 25, 2017Faith Leaders and Activists Respond to President Trump’s Actions on Immigration and RefugeesToday, President Donald Trump began signing the first of his executive orders that will impact immigrants and refugees, with more to come in the near future. Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faith leaders gathered to lift their voices in opposition to the new executive orders hindering the acceptance of immigrants and refugees from Muslim countries and beginning the construction of a wall along our Southern border.Politics1 min read
Nov 4, 2016This Election, I’m Betting on Catholics to Follow Pope FrancisBy Sister Simone Campbell, SSS Since his election to the papacy, Pope Francis has challenged the world to embrace the needs of all, especially those at the economic margins of our society. He reminds us all of this challenge frequently, through historic visits to the U.S. Capitol, on unprecedented long…Pope Francis3 min read
Oct 26, 2016Clinton Connects with Pope Francis VotersEach election year the Al Smith Dinner is an opportunity for presidential candidates to come together in a lighthearted moment to address Catholics, the media, and the political wonks who livestream the event on C-SPAN. …Pope Francis3 min read
Oct 4, 2016NETWORK’s Presidential Bigotry WatchOur country has a bigotry problem, and we cannot be silent. “The Trump campaign continues to act in ways that are antithetical to people of faith across the country. As a community of advocates inspired by Catholic Social Justice, NETWORK condemns this rhetoric that spews hate and bigotry. Let…2016 Election3 min read
Jul 23, 2016Nuns on the Bus React to Donald Trump’s RNC SpeechOn Thursday night the Nuns on the Bus gathered to watch, and live tweet, Donald Trump’s speech as he accepted the Republican party’s presidential nomination. See what they had to say below! Once Donald Trump started his speech, the sisters noticed a lot of rhetoric and over-generalizations, but not much policy.2016 Election1 min read
Jul 13, 2016Nuns on the Bus in WisconsinOn Monday evening, the Nuns on the Bus were welcomed to Madison, WI with a Pre-Launch blessing before driving to Janesville Tuesday morning for the Nuns on the Bus Kick-Off Rally! See tweets and pictures from the events below:Nuns On The Bus2 min read
Jun 6, 201610 Things Speaker Ryan Could Do to Address Poverty Right NowNETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice welcomes anyone, any time, to the conversation about how to make sure no one in the United States lives in poverty. But we strongly dispute the claim that this is a deeply complicated problem requiring a brand new agenda, such as the one likely…Politics6 min read
Apr 18, 201611 Reasons We Have #TaxpayerPrideThis slightly different-than-usual tax day offers a perfect opportunity for all Americans to take a little-deeper-than-average look at why we pay taxes. Should you take up this opportunity, you may well like what you see. For, while some in our nation rail against the very notion of paying taxes, most…Politics3 min read
