Immigration continues to be one of the most pressing issues for our country, receiving significant attention during the presidential campaign. Unfortunately, much of the rhetoric surrounding immigration is rooted in xenophobia and misinformation about migrants. This...

This week, the Senate is expected to vote on Senator Bernie Sanders’ Joint Resolutions of Disapproval, which aim to block over $20 billion in U.S. weapons sales to Israel. Please contact your Senators today and urge them to support Sanders' resolutions.BackgroundIsrael’s...

Today, we acknowledge those who feel uncertain, afraid, and anxious, as well as those who feel hopeful. As people of faith, we commit to walking together, bridging divides, and holding fast to the belief that our shared future depends on mutual respect and justice for all...

Call on the US Congress to Block Sales of Military Aid to IsraelAsk candidates for elected office about how they will approach the war in the Middle EastMore than a year has passed since Israel declared war on Gaza, in response to the Hamas attacks that led to the deaths of...

For millions of kids, a tiny needle can be the big difference between a life of poverty and one of possibility. Gavi is one of the most effective global health organizations on the planet. It has helped over one billion children receive routine childhood...

In March, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the Yes in God’s Backyard (YIBGY) Act. This legislation seeks to eliminate zoning barriers that prevent faith-based organizations from turning spare land into affordable housing. Speaking to the significance of this act, Sen...

Humanitarian CrisisCuba is facing one of the worst economic crises in its history.  The Cuban people are facing shortages of clean water, medicine, and medical equipment, and the price of food has skyrocketed.  These conditions are causing families to go hungry...

Homelessness is at a historic high in the United States. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a 12 percent increase in the number of people experiencing homelessness. To make matters worse, the House Appropriations Committee has sizably cut funding to programs covered by the...

The House of Representatives is scheduled to consider a Congressional Review Act on H.J. Res 165 today. H.J.Res.165 and the Senate’s equivalent S.J.Res. 96, seeks to overturn the U.S. Department of Education’s recently published rule clarifying and strengthening Title IX’s...

On June 4th, President Biden issued executive orders to severely curve the right of people to legally petition for asylum at the U.S. border. This will put migrants and their families in danger by forcing them to return to countries where they face persecution, danger, and...

If House Agricultural Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson’s partisan Farm Bill proposal becomes law, it would entail a nearly $30 billion cut in SNAP benefits over a decade, marking the largest reduction since the Welfare Reform Act of 1996.The Presbyterian Church (USA)...

As the horrific violence in Gaza continues with no signs of abating, students and faculty across the country have come out in large numbers to protest the ongoing U.S. military support for the war.  The protesters have called for a comprehensive ceasefire, divestment...

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness has joined 130 partners in sending a letter to Congress opposing a bill that would allow anyone to stake a mining claim on public land even if they can’t prove there are valuable minerals to extract there. Please...

The crisis in Sudan is dire. More than 15,000 are dead, over 9 million are displaced, and famine is spreading. A lack of access to food, health services, and education has shattered lives. Every day, more people are killed, injured, or subject to rape and sexual violence...

Forests worldwide are under significant threat.  In 2022 alone, the global loss of forests exceeded 16 million acres.  Forests are vital ecosystems that house a majority of the world's life on land, offering essential resources like food and fuel and sustaining...

This week, disturbing reports emerged about mass graves in Gaza with hundreds of victims including women, the elderly, and wounded.  Some Palestinian victims were reportedly found stripped naked with their hands tied, prompting renewed concerns about possible war...

    For the past two years, advocates committed to justice have diligently worked towards implementing a Child Tax Credit that serves as a crucial tool in alleviating the impact of rising inflation on families. These tax credits play a vital role in...

Urge elected officials to call for a ceasefire, press parties to abide by international law, release hostages and protect civilians, and support humanitarian aid and access to Gaza!The devastating loss of life in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories since October...

Eradicating root causes of poverty is a primary focus of the Matthew 25 Movement initiated by the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Over the past two years, advocates committed to justice have diligently worked towards implementing a Child Tax Credit that serves as a...

Oak Flat, or Chíchʼil Bił Dagoteel in Navajo (Chéchʼil Bił Dahoteel), is a sacred site for the San Carlos Apache. Unfortunately, this public land is facing imminent danger due to the detrimental impact of the mining industry. Sadly, Oak Flat is just one example of numerous...

Congress and President Biden are considering new asylum policies that would make it extremely difficult to seek asylum in the United States. These regulations would severely curtail the human rights of migrants arriving in the U.S. The proposed changes include:Raising...

The cost of everything – from fuel to food – is the highest it’s been in 40 years.  Families are in urgent need of economic stability. To address this, restoring the expanded, monthly refundable Child Tax Credit (CTC) and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the most...

On Thursday, April 1st, Representatives Ted Deutch, Judy Chu, Charlie Crist Anna G. Eshoo, and Scott Peters re-introduced the H.R. 2307: Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. This carbon pricing bill is an exciting advancement of Congressional effort to limit carbon...