Medicaid
The latest US Census figures show the harm done by letting poverty programs expire
By David Beckmann — September 13, 2023
(RNS) — The success of COVID-era programs followed by an immediate reversal after they ended makes clear that the persistence of poverty is a political choice.
Playing chicken over debt and spending bills
By Thomas Reese — May 23, 2023
(RNS) — Would that Congress could look seriously at government programs to make them better and more efficient rather than grandstanding for the media and their partisan base.
For many congregations, wiping out medical debt has become a popular calling
By Yonat Shimron — March 1, 2023
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — While donations from religious groups constitute less than 20% of RIP Medical Debt's overall revenue, they are becoming an increasingly common way for congregations to do social justice.
Can Catholic bishops work with the Biden administration?
By Thomas Reese — January 29, 2021
(RNS) — Reports suggest that the US bishops are ready to wage war on the new administration, but there are many areas where the bishops' and Biden's agendas converge.
COVID-19 virus puts a spotlight on inequality and racism
By Thomas Reese — May 27, 2020
(RNS) — We should not be surprised that African Americans are 2.4 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than whites.
Why the BYU-Idaho debacle is a signal of positive change in Mormonism
By Jana Riess — November 27, 2019
(RNS) — 'We are grateful for the feedback we have received' is a new model for LDS leaders when it comes to reversing obvious mistakes.
BYU-Idaho reverses decision on Medicaid coverage amid backlash
By Jack Jenkins — November 26, 2019
(RNS) — The school's statement included an apology for 'the turmoil caused by our earlier decision.'
Black clergy arrested while protesting Trump administration policies
By Madeleine Buckley — July 18, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Sixteen protesters were arrested Tuesday (July 18) on charges of "crowding, obstructing or incommoding" while trying to raise awareness of what they said was unjust legislation.
Clergy arrested outside McConnell’s office while protesting health care bill
By Madeleine Buckley — July 13, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Protestors said they want McConnell know it's immoral to cut Medicaid because it helps many children, seniors, and disabled persons.
Sister Simone Campbell’s inconsistent ethic of life
By Charles C. Camosy — September 21, 2016
(RNS) I invite Sister Campbell to join the movement that is consistently on the side of the most vulnerable and those without privilege.
‘Moral Monday’ expands to a week of social justice action across U.S.
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — August 19, 2014
(RNS) One day a week in one state isn't enough for clergy and activists' ambitious progressive agenda.
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