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Religion and Values: Archives

Standing up for Survivors of Domestic Violence

Sally Steenland interviews Rev. Victoria Ferguson about her work to protect women’s rights and her specific thoughts on faith, domestic violence, and reproductive justice.

By Sally Steenland | Monday, November 5, 2012

Courting the ‘None’ Vote

St. Brigid's church article icon Issue Brief The growing number of religiously unaffiliated Americans presents potential challenges for both political parties, but their presence may also be beneficial.

By Jack Jenkins | Thursday, November 1, 2012

This Liberty Mutual Commercial Mixes Theology and Politics

A recent insurance company commercial demonstrates the values of compassion and community, which support the Affordable Care Act.

By Sally Steenland | Friday, October 26, 2012

‘Religious Liberty’ Does Not Give People a License to Discriminate

Carri Jo Anderson holds a bucket of Kuntucky Fried Chicken and a gay pride sign as she joins the protest in front of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Pompano Beach, Fla.Claims of threats to “religious liberty” are all too often not about the free exercise of religion but instead about discriminating against gay Americans.

By Crosby Burns | Monday, October 15, 2012

Health Care

Christians kneeling outside of Supreme CourtFor many people of faith, the fight for health care reform reflects deeply held values that were tested in the political arena and still remain strong.

By Eleni Towns | Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Video: 5 New Ways to Vote Your Values

The Center for American Progress's Faith and Progressive Policy team examine five issues that will drive conscientious voters to the polls: immigration, health care, the economy, the environment, and gay and transgender equality.

By Jack Jenkins, Catherine Woodiwiss, Eleni Towns, Sally Steenland, and Eliza Blanchard | Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Gay and Transgender Issues

Rev. Mark TiddAmericans are becoming less opposed to marriage equality and increasingly unlikely to base their vote on antigay and antitransgender measures.

By Jack Jenkins | Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Immigration

Selma to Montgomery voting rights marchToday’s faith leaders are calling upon the nation to enact comprehensive immigration reform that reflects our nation’s core values of treasuring human dignity, honoring family, and caring for our neighbor.

By Eleni Towns | Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Climate Change

Keystone XL protestWhen taken as a moral issue, efforts to combat climate change find supporters across the religious spectrum.

By Catherine Woodiwiss | Tuesday, October 2, 2012

The Economy

Sister Simone Campbell and Sister Diane DonoghueIn addition to thousands of churches, faith-based nonprofits, and activist groups working tirelessly to serve the poor, clergy and laypeople alike are speaking out to eradicate poverty and encouraging elected officials to create economic policies that are fair and just.

By Jack Jenkins | Monday, October 1, 2012

5 Issues that Expand the Notion of What It Means to ‘Vote Your Values’

Sister Simone Campbell at the Democratic National ConventionThis year’s presidential election is proving that so-called “values voters” aren’t just focused on abortion and marriage equality.

By Sally Steenland | Monday, October 1, 2012

Not in Our Name: Understanding Youth Engagement in the Middle East and Around the World

Interview with Zeenat Rahman, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's special adviser for Global Youth Issues at the U.S. Department of State.

By Sally Steenland | Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Attacks on Muslim American Houses of Worship on the Rise

Acts of violence against Muslim Americans and their houses of worship have increased, especially in the weeks since Ramadan began this year.

By Jack Jenkins | Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Anti-Islam Zealots Undermine American Values

Members of the Islamophobia network in the United States are behind the anti-Islam video that sparked the protests in the region and the deaths in Libya.

By Matthew Duss | Friday, September 14, 2012

2 Versions of Faith Outreach at the National Political Conventions This Summer

Archbishop Timothy DolanJack Jenkins analyzes what it meant for Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan and Sister Simone Campbell to speak at this year’s Republican National Convention and Democratic National Convention.

By Jack Jenkins | Tuesday, September 11, 2012