Election Guide and Resources Help Voters Analyze Policies and Priorities of Candidates

September 10, 2012

Election Guide and Resources Help Voters Analyze Policies and Priorities of Candidates

September 5, 2012 – “U.S. Elections 2012: Where do candidates stand on issues of mercy and justice in our world?”has been published by the Institute Justice Team of the Sisters of Mercy for its members and for the public. This free, 16-page, non-partisan guide is designed to promote public discourse […]

September 7, 2012

Elections Resources

Sister Simone Campbell’s Address

Sister Simone Campbell Addresses Democratic National Convention C-Span coverage CNN coverage On the evening of Wednesday, September 5, Sister Simone Campbell, NETWORK’s Executive Director, addressed the Democratic National Convention. Her address, which focused on economic justice and access to healthcare, was received enthusiastically. National Catholic Reporter

September 4, 2012

Elections Resources

Promote the Common Good

We need representatives and senators in the next Congress to legislate for the common good. The focus lately has been on electing a President, but on November 6, we the people will also elect all members of the House, as well as about one-third of the members of the Senate. […]

August 14, 2012

Action Alert, Global Issues

Trans Pacific Partnership Free Trade Bill

Action Alert: Please contact: Your US Senators www.senate.gov and US House of Representatives www.house.gov Message: Urge them to try to obtain copies of the TPP draft documents for themselves and for you. Background Information: Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) poised to be the largest free trade bill ever—currently being negotiated in secrecy. Leaked […]

August 2, 2012

Action Alert, Budget & Taxes

Faith Leaders Tell Congress to ‘Get a Conscience’

Hearts & Minds by Jim Wallis Editor’s Note: The following remarks were given on Capitol Hill on Aug. 1 as part of a call from faith leaders across the religious spectrum urging Congress to extend the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit for low- and moderate-income Americans. A […]

July 5, 2012

Action Alert, Budget & Taxes

“Reasonable Revenues for Responsible Programs”

The Nuns on the Bus Roll into Washington. This was the last stop of a a 15 day tour through nine states, with opposition to the service cuts in the Ryan-House budget.

July 3, 2012

Action Alert, Budget & Taxes

Members of Congress Thank the Sisters

Coinciding with the Nuns on the Bus cross-country tour, 174 members of Congress co-sponsored a resolution commending the American women religious community for their tremendous impact on our nation. Listen to the message from 75 of those representatives as they add a personal note to the sisters! Nuns on the […]

June 28, 2012

Action Alert, School of the Americas

Ecuador Will Cease Participation in School of the Americas

This Wednesday, June 27, Ecuadoran President Rafaeal Correa, after hearing from a delegation of SOA Watch, has taken the decision to cease sending Ecuadoran soldiers to the School of the Americas. We wish to express our happiness for this decision by the Ecuadoran government, convinced that the School of the […]

June 19, 2012

Action Alert, Budget & Taxes, Events

Nuns on the Bus

Nuns travel across the country to talk about the House-passed Ryan Budget NETWORK Nuns Launch Nine-state Bus Tour Highlighting How Federal Budget Cuts Harm Struggling Families Washington: NETWORK today announced a multi-state bus trip by Catholic Sisters highlighting the work Sisters do to meet the needs of people at the […]

June 18, 2012

Action Alert, Immigration

American Dream Act – New White House Policy

New White House policy will allow eligible DREAMers and undocumented youth to defer deportation The White House announced on June 15,2012 a directive that will defer deportation of undocumented yourth for two years, with the possibility of renewal. So many have worked hard on the American Dream Act to protect […]