Bluegrass Mama: Watch, Sing, Pray
From the heart of Bluegrass, songs about (and by) mothers. Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and family, “Can the Circle Be Unbroken?” http://youtu.be/JLFbUbmH7To read more From Sojourners God’s Politics blog: Read full original post.
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10 Terrible Gifts to Buy Your Mom for Mother’s Day
Reminder: Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Gift giving can be hard. It’s understandable that you’re putting it off. You’re sure flowers are too cliché but don’t have a clue what to buy. Maybe some brilliant idea will come to you while you’re playing World of Warcraft or while waiting for the pizza guy at 2 am. Right? You still have …
Read MoreQUIRK: Who Knew The Bishop Could Sing? (NT Wright Does Dylan)
On Tuesday, the Rabbit Room in Nashville, Tenn., invited Dr. N.T. Wright to speak to a fairly small gathering. He brought his message in both word and music. Here is, for more than a few in the room last night , the highlight of the evening. Behold, Tom Wright sings Bob Dylan. read more From Sojourners God’s Politics blog: Read …
Read MoreIn the Stacks, May 8, 2012
Among my must reads are the Sunday New York Times Book Review and other book reviews I come across in various media outlets. There are too many books being published that I would love to read, but just don’t have the time. So, I rely on reading book reviews as one way of keeping in touch with what’s being written. Here are …
Read MoreLosing My Religion and Other Interesting News
This is a response to some of the NPR coverage on pastors who are losing their religion. It’s a heartbreaking series. I say that not because people are losing their faith, changing their minds about religion. I’m heartbroken because I’m not hearing about any Christian tradition other than American Fundamentalism. That’s Christianity according to mass media and, apparently, according to …
Read MoreThe Top 10 Stories of May 8, 2012
Quote of the day. “Our most important goal is to empower and liberate undocumented students, so we can come out of the shadows.” – Jessica Lee, 20, an undocumented Bryn Mawr student from South Korea and co-founder of Students for Undocumented Dreams & Decision Equity Now, on efforts to make tuition at private colleges affordable. (USA Today) read more From …
Read MoreMaurice Sendak Has Died
“But the wild things cried, “Oh please don’t go – we’ll eat you up – we love you so!” And Max said, “No!” The wild things roared their terrible roars and gnashed their terrible teeth and rolled their terrible eyes and showed their terrible claws, but Max stepped into his private boat and waved goodbye.” ~ Maurice Sendak Maurice Sendak, …
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Take action against malnutrition in Nepal
Government-funded global agriculture programs are making a world of difference for many small farmers in rural Africa. Don’t believe it? Read the living proof: In western Nepal there are alarming levels of malnutrition. Food availability is limited and high poverty rates contribute to stunted growth, low weight and anemia in children. To curb these disturbing trends, Helen Keller International is …
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What We’re Reading: MCC terminates compact with Mali
Mali crisis could threaten global security: UN refugee chief – The UN refugee agency announced Monday that “the crisis in Mali could become a threat to global security if the international community does not help the coup- and rebellion-hit country.” Mali’s March 22 military coup and the seizure of half the country by revels have “compounded the already worrying effects …
Read MoreUN report calls for a realignment of agricultural reform
Laura Reynolds, a research intern for the Nourishing the Planet project, summarizes the findings from a new UN agriculture report. This blog post was originally published on Worldwatch Institute’s Nourishing the Planet blog. The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) has released a report entitled “Food and Agriculture: The future of sustainability.” The report will provide input for …
Read MoreOne Mother’s Story: Ranjana
A small sanitation loan helped Ranjana build her family a clean, safe toilet on their property. As a result, they saved enough money on medical bills that Ranjana was able to start her own business. Read full original post.
Read MoreOne Daughter’s Story: Kebebush
Thanks to a new handpump in her community, Kebebush has been able to focus herself more fully on her education. Read full original post.
Read MoreMaurice Sendak: “And now let the wild rumpus start”
Award-winning author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak, died Tuesday at the age of 83. He leaves behind a legacy of broken rules in literature, mythical places and inspiration that has always driven our creativity at Invisible Children. Sendak, author of “Where the Wild Things Are,” created with an authenticity to himself and his ideas making his stories captivating and iconic. We …
Read MoreDan Pallotta visits the office
Picture it. It’s Friday and you’re at work. The next day is Cinco de Mayo and sombreros and the macarena are on the forefront of your mind. Then a staff meeting is called. You think maybe you’re going to talk about what’s in store for the coming weeks, or discuss progress on lobby meetings in D.C., or hear Jedidiah say …
Read MoreChanging Directions, Changing Lives: The Mental Health Strategy for Canada
This is the first mental health strategy for Canada. Its release marks a significant milestone in the journey to bring mental health ‘out of the shadows’ and to recognize, in both words and deeds, the truth of the saying that there can be no health without mental health. Although there are several population groups and policy areas for which the …
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