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ELCA Presiding Bishop Hanson Helps Lead Charge Against Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is one of the most despicable crimes in modern society, but all too often it goes unnoticed.  Human trafficking, whether for sex or other forced labor, affects all levels of society,...

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HEADLINES: Trafficking – May 10th, 2013

Visit our blog on Fridays for our HEADLINES: Trafficking feature, a part of LIRS’s End Human Trafficking campaign.  Human Trafficking is a much overlooked crime, but every Friday I will strive to bring...

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HEADLINES: Immigration – September 19, 2013

The movement for comprehensive immigration reform is gaining support from many quarters. Visit our blog every Thursday for HEADLINES: Immigration. I’ll bring you all the most important and up-to-date...

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HEADLINES: Immigration – September 26, 2013

Throughout the nation, advocates are responding to the lack of movement in Congress by increasing their actions in support of immigration reform. Visit our blog every Thursday for HEADLINES:...

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Immigration Reform, the White House & the Pope — Top Picks of the Immigration...

Advocates  are calling for action as the need for Congress to move forward on immigration reform gains urgency. In this week’s edition of the Friday Top Picks, I’d like to highlight the call to action...

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HEADLINES: Immigration – October 17, 2013

From coast to coast, and everywhere in between,  advocates are coming together to remind congress that immigration reform is still a top priority. Visit our blog every Thursday for HEADLINES:...

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HEADLINES: Immigration – October 24, 2013

The federal government is again functioning and advocates throughout the nation are renewing the push for immigration reform. Visit our blog every Thursday for HEADLINES: Immigration. I’ll bring you...

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Alabama, Detention & H.R. 15 — Top Picks of the Immigration and Refugee...

Throughout the nation, breakthroughs involving immigration laws are making headlines.  In this week’s edition of the Friday Top Picks, I’d like to highlight a post from Douglas Stump of the American...

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HEADLINES: Immigration – November 7, 2013

Religious leaders, CEOs, and lawmakers throughout the nation are taking a stand and advocating for immigration reform. Visit our blog every Thursday for HEADLINES: Immigration. I’ll bring you all the...

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HEADLINES: Immigration – December 5, 2013

Advocates are focusing their attention on a variety of issues surrounding immigration reform as they continue to push for positive change in 2013. Visit our blog every Thursday for HEADLINES:...

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Fasting, Arrests & Justice — Top Picks of the Immigration and Refugee...

As large numbers of deportations continue, advocates raise their voices about the issue. In this week’s edition of the Friday Top Picks, I’d like to highlight a post by Kate Desormeau which sheds light...

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Legislation, President Obama & Arizona — Top Picks of the Immigration and...

Major political decisions have brought the issues of detention and deportation into the top news of the week. In this week’s edition of the Friday Top Picks, I’d like to highlight a post by Matthew...

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Deportation, Cinema, & Hunger Strikes — Top Picks of the Immigration and...

Immigration reform and the issue of deportation have come into focus this week as President Obama reviews the nation’s deportation system. In this week’s edition of the Friday Top Picks, I’d like to...

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Immigration Reform 2014: THE UPDATE for Monday March 24

Immigration reform is seeing a rejuvenated push. The question is, will it become a reality in 2014? Here to keep you up-to-date on the debate and legislative progress every Monday is THE UPDATE, a...

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HEADLINES: Immigration — April 10, 2014

The number of deportations has officially hit the 2 millionth mark, spurring outcry and action from advocates throughout the nation. Rallies took place in many cities as supporters of immigration...

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Deportation, Fasts, & President Obama — Top Picks of the Immigration and...

The nation’s capital was buzzing this week as the Fast For Families bus pulled into town. An additional hunger strike was held on the White House Lawn as advocates continued to fight for the...

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HEADLINES: Immigration — April 17, 2014

Support for immigration reform continues to increase as advocates use every effort to gain the attention of elected officials. Visit our blog every Thursday for HEADLINES: Immigration. I’ll bring you...

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Religion, Parents, & Economics — Top Picks of the Immigration and Refugee...

As the struggle for immigration reform continues, advocates are focusing on the moral impact of changing the currently broken system. In this week’s edition of the Friday Top Picks, I’d like to...

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HEADLINES: Immigration — April 24, 2014

Stalled immigration reform at the federal level has prompted state and local elected officials to take their own action. Visit our blog every Thursday for HEADLINES: Immigration. I’ll bring you all the...

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HEADLINES: Immigration — May 1, 2014

The number of deportations continues to rise while elected officials point fingers to avoid blame. Advocates are increasing pressure by declaring a deadline for action on immigration reform. Visit our...

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