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Thousands of faith leaders, union members, activists rally for poor in the US

Washington DC, US RNS Thousands of clergy, union members and activists rallied on behalf of the poor near the US Capitol on Saturday, with faith leaders calling for lawmakers to embrace a slate of policies and for low-wealth Americans to make their voices heard in November as the nation’s “largest potential swing vote.” Rev William […]

In the US, William Barber launches new centre at Yale, will retire from church

US Washington Rev William Barber II

United States RNS Yale Divinity School is launching a new Center for Public Theology and Public Policy, an advocacy-focused body to be led by prominent pastor and activist Rev William Barber II. “The goal of this centre will be to prepare a new generation – what we call moral fusion leaders – that are going […]

US faith leaders, labour advocates push for White House meeting on poverty

US Washington Rev William Barber

Washington DC, US RNS Faith-led advocacy group the Poor People’s Campaign is pushing for a broad-based meeting with US President Joe Biden to discuss poverty, arguing the White House has not adequately responded to requests for a summit despite the president endorsing the group while running for office and speaking at their events. Speaking at […]

Conviction after protest “badge of honour” for US civil rights activist

US Rev William Barber

Raleigh, North Carolina, US AP A US civil rights leader said Tuesday that he won’t stop raising his voice for the poor, uninsured and downtrodden, although his trespassing conviction for a demonstration five years ago at North Carolina’s Legislative Building was allowed to stand. Rev William Barber II of Goldsboro, president of the national Repairers […]

Justin Bieber’s new tour offers incentives for fans to do good, support non-profits

Justin Bieber Justice World Tour poster

RNS Justin Bieber is incentivising ‘Beliebers’ to take action on social justice during his Justice World Tour, which launched in San Diego on Friday. His “Justice in Action” initiative promises prizes, including free concert tickets and a Paris trip, for supporting religious and non-religious organisations alike. “Join Justin Bieber in taking action for your chance […]