Today in history: Jesse Jackson is born
Born on this date in 1941 in Greenville, S.C., he is an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, politician, and columnist.
Emergency response needed to stop attack on Pastors for Peace
Time is of the essence to reverse the IRS plan to revoke this group's tax exempt status.
Today in history: Catholic antiwar activist Phil Berrigan born
The American peace activist and former Roman Catholic priest, was born on this date in 1923.
Pledge in Michigan: Advocate for the earth and the poor
"We will insist that our elected and appointed officials act on behalf of us, our common home and the poor."
Pope to Congress: Politics cannot be a slave to finance
He is the first pope in history to address a joint session of Congress.
Pope Francis at White House: Fight climate change, aid immigrants
Speaking from a White House porch to a huge, ecstatic, cheering crowd, Francis did not mince words in his rebuke of climate change deniers.
Support pours in for teen suspended over clock
Obama called Ahmed's clock "cool" and said more kids should be inspired like him to enjoy science, because "it's what makes America great."
Boy Scouts of America to allow gay adult leaders
The new policy, aimed at easing a controversy that has embroiled the Boy Scouts for years, takes effect immediately.
Religious voters back Pope's stands against racism, income inequality, for worker rights
Pope Francis I has been outspoken about the rights of workers to be valued and respected - including their rights to join unions - and against income inequality and poverty.
To Mother Emanuel’s Denmark Vesey: your fight goes on!
Fighting off racist attacks is nothing new for the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C.
