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...

Last month the world’s leading organization on food emergencies reported that Gaza faces the broadest and most severe food crisis in the world.  Over a million Palestinians are facing catastrophic levels of hunger and starvation between now and July...

    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...

As bombing resumes and the situation in Gaza and the West Bank continues to deteriorate, the Biden administration and members of Congress must hear from people of faith supporting a ceasefire now.More than fifteen thousand Palestinians have been killed over 6,000 of them...

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...

Compassion is a word that has lost its resonance in the world. It is rarely mentioned when it comes to war, politics, societal discourse, or even religious theological debate. Yet every religion has it as a core tenant. Compassion is not optional, but mandatory...

Call to Action: An Immediate Ceasefire Must be ObtainedPolitical leaders declare war, civilians pay the price.As people of faith, we grieve the escalating violence in Israel, Gaza, and the wider Middle East. We decry the October 7 actions of...

 Our televisions and social feeds are full of news from Israel-Palestine and the recent declaration of war. To people of many faiths this land is culturally rich, historically significant, and sacred ground. Scenes of explosions and sounds of sirens disturb us deeply...

 Earlier this month Congress passed a resolution that allowed the government to remain fully operational until November 17, 2023. The budget negotiations for Fiscal Year 2024 have resumed and it is time to urge Congress to swiftly pass a budget that reflects the morals...

 As Presbyterians, we believe that our government is a gift from God entrusted to do what faith communities, individuals, and organizations cannot do on their own: protect and preserve the well-being of individuals, communities, and God’s creation. We learn from...

Government funding should not be conditioned on policies that target asylum seekers and migrant families. But some members of Congress are discussing pairing the legislation needed to keep the government open with the provisions in H.R. 2, a harmful bill that would gut...

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical vulnerabilities in the US food system. The extreme consolidation of the livestock industry resulted in a supply chain crisis during much of 2020. Shelves in grocery stores were left bare, and over 259 meat processing workers lost their...

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a program that protects immigrants from countries with ongoing armed conflict, natural disasters, or other dangerous conditions.  People from countries the Secretary of Homeland Security designates are eligible to register for TPS...

The Farm Bill (officially the Agricultural Improvement Act) is an enormous piece of legislation that is reauthorized every five years. This legislation began in 1933, as the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Its original focus was price control for certain crops, yet it has...

Congress entered its August recess without finalizing the FY24 budget. Thus, meaning when Congress resumes in September, they will have approximately 15 days to pass FY24 to avoid a government shutdown. With most congressional staff back in their home states, it is...

Gun violence has been on the rise in the United States in recent years, killing more Americans in 2021 than in any other year on record. This epidemic reaches far and wide and impacts the mental, physical, social, and emotional health of the communities that are frequently...

On May 5, 2023, Rep. Betty McCollum (MN-04) re-introduced the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act (H.R. 3103). Rep. McCollum has spearheaded legislative efforts that address Palestinian human rights,...

On July 13, the Afghan Adjustment Act (S. 2327 and H.R. 4627) was reintroduced with bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate. If passed, the bill would establish a clear and streamlined path for displaced Afghans to apply for permanent status in the U.S...

U.S. policy is contributing to a severe humanitarian crisis in Cuba. In 2021, President Trump re-added Cuba to the State Sponsors of Terrorism List. The list was intended as a tool for the state department to identify and sanction countries that “repeatedly provide… support...

The Philippines is one of the deadliest countries in the world for land defenders, journalists, and trade unionists. Unfortunately, since 2016, the U.S. has provided $550 million of military aid to the Philippines, supporting and enabling violations of international human...

The catastrophic impacts of climate change are growing every year. Though nearly every area of the world has been affected by climate change in some way, countries with fewer resources tend to suffer the most from extreme weather events. For example, droughts in...

This July marks the 70th anniversary since the signing of the armistice agreement that merely paused open warfare on the Korean Peninsula. The Presbyterian Church (USA), having a long history of mission partnership in the Koreas, has advocated for a peaceful resolution...

This week, many Presbyterians participated in Ecumenical Advocacy Days, an event where Christians come together to live out the Gospel through public policy action and education. The advocacy ask for this year’s EAD is for Congress to turn “swords into plowshares” by...

CALL THE HOUSE: November 15th and 16th Tell Them: No Shut Down!Congress has three days to pass a bill that keeps our government funded. The Senate is poised for action, but the House is still in chaos. You have a say in the shutdown discussion. Let your House...

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...