Israel’s new government is in place and the Prime Minister, Neftali Bennett, visited President Biden in the White House late last month, attempting to reset Israeli-US relations.  Bennett has voiced his opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state and his support...

In recent days, the Taliban entered Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, seizing control as the Afghan government collapsed. Tens of thousands of our Afghan allies are in imminent danger, as attacks from the Taliban on Afghan nationals who supported the U.S...

Although life in the United States might soon return to normal due to our surplus of vaccines, many countries have almost no access to vaccines. This inequality has led to prolonged shutdowns and civil unrest, worsening hunger, economic stress, and avoidable sickness and...

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has been in mission partnership on the Korean peninsula for over 130 years. And, since the signing of the armistice agreement to cease hostilities on the Korean peninsula, the church has advocated for a resolution to the conflict and...

Years of donor funding cuts, followed by the COVID pandemic have devastated the Palestinian healthcare system, and the May bombardment of Gaza has only made the situation there more dire.  Immediate action is needed to address this crisis.In both Gaza and the West...

As the humanitarian situation in Cuba worsens, we are called as Christians to seek right relationship and reconciliation with our neighbors by amplifying the voices of our Christian partners in Cuba calling for an end to the blockade. The United States should re-engage with...

The latest Israeli attack on Gaza killed at least 242 Palestinians, including 66 children, and destroyed homes, businesses, and vital infrastructure. Now, weeks after the bombardment, Palestinians living under occupation continue to face violence and...

We continue to grieve the ongoing violence and loss of life in Israel/Palestine. Many of you are looking for tangible ways to engage your elected officials to encourage a response from the U.S. government that will help bring about an end to the violence and just peace for...

The situation and escalating violence in Jerusalem and throughout Israel/Palestine is tragic. We grieve the loss of life and call for an immediate end to all violence. The escalation comes at a time when tensions were already quite high. During the final days of Ramadan, as...

Tell President Biden to Defend Palestinian Human Rights! The Administration must urge Israel to ensure free and equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.In his first foreign-policy address as President, Biden vowed that human rights and multilateralism would be...

In 2018, the Trump administration announced its decision to cut all US aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) as well as all bilateral humanitarian assistance to the West Bank and Gaza. UNRWA helps administer critical services and...

Last week, in a report to congress, the Administration proposed setting the refugee admissions goal at an all time time historic low of 15,000 refugees. The administration is required by U.S. law to consult with Congress about the refugee admissions goal, also known as...

Over the past year, several states have passed laws that place extreme restrictions on a pregnant person’s legal ability to obtain an abortion. Most recently, the Texas state legislature passed SB8, the country’s most restrictive abortion law banning abortions...

In January 2021, the Biden Administration introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, to overhaul the immigration system to address approximately 11 million people living in the United States without immigration status. The bill focused on certain principles — urging...

On April 30th, Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-12) introduced H.R.2919: the “Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy Act” or the THRIVE Act. The bill seeks to implement a comprehensive economic recovery plan “to cut climate pollution in half by 2030...

On April 28th, tens of thousands of Colombians took to the streets to protest President Ivan Duque Marquez’s proposed tax plan. The plan, now withdrawn, sought to increase taxes for many working and middle-class Colombians. In response to the protests, the Duque...

On March 8th, Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee introduced H.R. 1620, the “Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021” (VAWA), in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. This is critical legislation that “reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and...

On March 18th, Senator Tammy Duckworth along (D-IL) with Representative Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Representative Donald McEachin (D-VA) introduced H.R. 2021/S. 872 “Environmental Justice for All Act.” This groundbreaking legislation will...

On January 4th, Representative Sheila Jackson Lee re-introduced H.R. 40, The “Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act” in the House of Representatives. This bill will create an expert federal commission to examine reparations for...

The COVID-19 pandemic is illuminating the tragic consequences of disparities in access to health care. We have the opportunity to address disparities and improve maternal health by supporting the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021. Contact your Member of...

Enough! Gun violence in America has gone on for far too long, too many have died, and far too little has been done. President Joe Biden firmly remarked, “We Have to Act!” It is Time to Act!  Gun violence in the United States is a public health crisis at the...

On February 23rd, 2021,  the Equality Act (S. 393) was introduced in the Senate. The Equality Act would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation and gender...

Since the pandemic began, U.S. cities have experienced an increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans. A 2021 Washington Post article posted a picture of Noel Quintana, who was quoted as saying of an attack he suffered, “Nobody came, nobody helped, nobody made a video...

The COVID-19 pandemic and the corresponding economic crisis are devastating families across the country. More than 23 million Americans have contracted COVID-19 and roughly 400,000 have already died.   On January 20th, President Biden released the American Rescue Plan,...

Wednesday, January 6, marked the day of Epiphany, Día de Los Reyes, as the end of the Christmas season. Sadly, on that same day, at 2:15 pm EST, the United States Capitol building was stormed by a mob of insurrectionists intent on disrupting the certification of...

On March 17th, 2021, the For the People Act (S.1) was reintroduced into the Senate. The For the People Act is a transformational democracy reform package. This bill seeks to "expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics,...

Over the past year, the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon has escalated to new heights of violence, with human rights abuses committed by the Cameroonian military and separatist groups. Since the crisis began, over 3,000 people have been killed, and hundreds of villages have...

The war in Yemen, now in its sixth year, has caused incredible devastation to the country and its people. The conflict between the Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, and the Yemeni government, backed by Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E., continues to escalate with no path towards...

Across the country, COVID cases are rising dramatically. The fall and winter ahead of us hold significant challenges, especially at a time when many people are already facing extreme hardship. People are facing hunger and the threat of eviction or homelessness, in...

U.S. military aid and arms sales exacerbate existing conflicts in the Middle East and fuel ongoing regional militarization. In 2020, the amount of U.S. arms sales approved worldwide reached a record-high at $83.5 billion, a $15 billion increase from the previous year, with...

Illegal settlement activity, home demolitions, and restrictions to Palestinian access to vital resources increase despite normalization deals and the global pandemic. Israel has been massively expanding its de facto annexation efforts in recent months, moving ahead with...

It is officially one week until election day! Here are a few tips to remember when casting your ballot: Make sure to read and follow all instructions on your absentee ballot.   Remember to sign your absentee ballot.   If you can, turn your absentee...

On the morning of the 27th of September, Azerbaijan began an unprovoked military attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed territory whose population is 90 percent Armenian and supported by Armenia. The attack brought Armenia...

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...