Posts By This Author
Wonder-Working Power
In January, Maine Interfaith Power and Light—an electricity-purchasing group rooted in the faith community—announced the availability of two green electricity options for homeowners in Maine.
Best Practices: Ambassadors of Art
For years activists have called attention to the plight of the Palestinians through protests, teach-ins, and seminars.
Eastern University: The City as Text
News Bites
Healing Hope. Family members of Sept. 11 victims traveled on a peace mission to Iraq in January.
Defending Life, Rights
Pro-life demonstrators protested the D.C. government's use of surveillance cameras during the January March for Life
Terrorist Training Camp?
Eighty-six human rights advocates from across the United States were tried in January and February in federal court for nonviolent civil disobedience
In the Line of Duty
Rachel Corrie, 23, of Olympia, Washington, was killed March 16 when she was run over by an Israeli military bulldozer, moments after the photo at right was taken.
News Bites
Saints' Daze. A few days before Christmas, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa, elevating her to the rank just below sainthood.
Are You a Terrorist, Too?
Sister Antonia Anthony is a 74-year-old Franciscan nun who raises funds for the poor of southern Mexico.
Exorcise That!
Last November, 12 clergy in full regalia—accompanied by acolytes with candles, crosses, holy water, and faith—processed to the federal building in Portland, Oregon...
Demolition Democracy
Recently the Associated Press identified some of the fundamental changes to Americans' legal rights by the Bush administration through the USA Patriot Act and the Office of Homeland Security:
Hyperventilating for the Lord
Critics who insist the church is full of hot air finally have their proof: British entrepreneur Mike Gill has introduced the world's first (and hopefully last) inflatable church.
The Little Train That Wouldn't
To protest Prime Minister Tony Blair's threat to attack Iraq, two U.K. train drivers refused in January to move a freight train carrying ammunition
Corporations That Need A Clean-Up
Last year corporations took it on the chin when it came to financial scandal.
First Martyr Mourned
George Weber, 73, of Chesley, Ontario, was killed in a motor accident on January 6 while traveling with a Christian Peacemaker Team delegation north of Basrah, Iraq.
Resources: Building Supplies
Still confused about the rules governing political activity by religious organizations?
Best Practices: Changing Clothes
No Sweat apparel has a strict dress code: union-made only.
Faith on the Barrelhead
Americans are keeping the faith today in many different ways—including how they invest.