Immediate Release: January 3, 2025
Washington, DC: On January 6, 2021, some who stormed the U.S. Capitol wore or carried messages suggesting that their faith had motivated them to attack American democracy. One of the first rioters to enter the Senate Chamber carried a Christian flag, while others at the Capitol that day waved Bibles. Many who committed acts of violence that day in the name of their faith faced justice for their actions are now seeking and may receive unconditional pardons.
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Friday, December 13, 2024
Contact: J.K. Granberg-Michaelson | jk@sojo.net
Sojourners Urges Senators to Carefully Consider Donald Trump’s Nomination of Kash Patel to Lead Federal Bureau of Investigation
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Sojourners President Adam Taylor made the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Sojourners has promoted Betsy Shirley to the position of editor in chief of Sojourners to lead the print magazine, sojo.net, and multimedia content. This move follows Betsy’s service as editor of sojo.net since summer 2022.
Sojourners President Adam Taylor made the following statement regarding this move:
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May 24, 2024
Contact: Jessica Felix Romero| jromero@sojo.net
Sojourners Opposes Farm Bill Legislation That Would Increase Hunger and Nutrition Issues
Washington, D.C. – In response to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, which was introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chair GT Thompson, Sojourners and SojoAction President Rev. Adam Russell Taylor said:
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May 16, 2024
Contact: Jessica Felix Romero | jromero@sojo.net
Sojourners and Partner Organizations Launch ‘A Call to Civic Discipleship’ to Foster Healthy Christian Engagement in Politics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 29, 2024
Contact: Jessica Felix Romero | jromero@sojo.net
Sojourners and SojoAction Applaud Senate Re-Introduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Washington, D.C. — In response to the introduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in the Senate, Sojourners and SojoAction President Rev. Adam Russell Taylor said:
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February 1, 2024
Contact: Jessica Felix Romero | jromero@sojo.net
Sojourners Applauds House Passage of the Wyden-Smith Child Tax Plan
Washington, D.C.—In response to the House passage of the bipartisan Wyden-Smith tax deal, Sojourners President Rev. Adam Russell Taylor said:
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January 18, 2024
Contact: Jessica Felix Romero | jromero@sojo.net
Sojourners Urges Passage of the Wyden-Smith Child Tax Credit Plan
Washington, D.C.—In response to the introduction of the bipartisan Wyden-Smith tax deal, Sojourners President Rev. Adam Russell Taylor said:
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October 9, 2023
Contact: Jessica Felix Romero | jromero@sojo.net
Sojourners Calls for Ceasefire in Israel and Palestine
Washington, D.C. — In response to Israel formally declaring war after attacks by Hamas, Sojourners released the following statement:
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September 29, 2023
Sojourners Stands Firmly Against Government Shutdown
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June 22, 2023
Contact: Sandy Ovalle at 940-231-0752 or sovalle@sojo.net
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to H. Res. 461, Sojourners released the following statement:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2023 Contact: Jessica Felix Romero | jromero@sojo.net
Sojourners’ Statement on Debt Ceiling Agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2023
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Host Jenna Barnett examines what rebuilding trust and community means in the wake of abuse allegations through the case of spiritual leader Jean Vanier.
9.20.22 - In response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ recent actions to transport asylum seekers to Martha’s Vineyard, national faith leaders spoke out against the immoral and inhumane deception these migrants experienced.
9.20.2022 - Sojourners has promoted Julie Polter to the position of editor of Sojourners magazine and Betsy Shirley to the position of editor of sojo.net. Longtime Sojourners magazine editor Jim Rice will transition to a part-time senior editor role.
9.20.22 - Faith leaders including Sojourners president Rev. Adam Russell Taylor signed the following letter urging President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to increase funding to address the global food crisis.
7.28.22 - In response to the deal reached yesterday by Sen. Manchin and Sen. Schumer on the Inflation Reduction Act, Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, president of Sojourners, issued the following statement:...
6.24.22 - For fifty years, women and pregnant people have had the right to make their own reproductive health decisions, including the often difficult decision to end a pregnancy. Today the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs, overturning Roe v. Wade has radically reshaped that reality for people in as many as 28 states.