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Announcement poster for "40 Years of People Power" annual meeting by The Northwest Bronx Community & Clergy Coalition. Black and white illustration of a diverse group celebrating together in front of buildings. Text includes event details: Thursday, February 19, 2015, 6:00-9:00 PM at St. Simon Stock Church, Bronx NY. Spanish translation provided; bring a dish or beverage to share. Contact information for more details."

Why Not Give to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development?

Hasn’t it undergone a major overhaul recently? When asked to explain, in a nutshell, why a Catholic might continue to oppose the annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) collection, despite recent protestations that the CCHD has put its house in order, there are four solid responses: CCHD continues to make grants to organizations that…

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A colorful mural featuring a child riding a blue bicycle amidst flames, with graffiti text saying "Flags are awesome!" and various other whimsical drawings. The child is dressed in a white sweater, blue jeans, and sneakers."

CCHD 2014-2015 …with a sobering look at a New Mexico PICO grantee, CAFÉ

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), an annual collection that is touted to “help the poor” but has actually been a steady source of revenue for Alinskyian organizing and other progressive, political activity, recently released its 2014-2015 grant list. It’s a doozy. As has been the trend since scandal forced the collection to withhold…

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A close-up of a skull with glasses and text listing seven things that the Lord hates, including haughty eyes, lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood. The text is from a Catholic perspective, emphasizing moral teachings.  Six things there are, which the Lord hateth, and the seventh His soul detesteth: 1) Haughty eyes, 2) a lying tongue, 3) hands that shed innocent blood, 4) A heart that deviseth wicked plots, 5) feet that are swift to run into mischief, 6) A deceitful witness that uttereth lies, and 7) him that soweth discord among brethren.

“The Shutdown Won’t Stop Us”

Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ), an Alinskyian organizing network that works directly with clergy, seminarians, and unions,i sent out an e-letter titled “The shutdown won’t stop us.” Their point was that even if the government isn’t working, IWJ is still on task, helping to organize rallies around the country for comprehensive immigration reform. The term has…

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