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Today is the 68th anniversary of the creation of the DOJ Civil Rights Division, and over 200 recent employees have shared an open letter decrying the near-destruction of the division’s mission and expressing the hope to one day rebuild it.
An Open Letter from Former Civil Rights Division Employees
On the 68th anniversary of the Civil Rights Division, former employees share an open letter decrying the near-destruction of the division’s mission and expressing the hope to one day rebuild it.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today is the 68th anniversary of the creation of the DOJ Civil Rights Division, and over 200 recent employees have shared an open letter decrying the near-destruction of the division’s mission and expressing the hope to one day rebuild it.
Hundreds of faith leaders urged Congress to keep healthcare costs down by passing a bill that protects and expands tax credits to help keep health insurance affordable for 24 million people in the U.S.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Hundreds of faith leaders urged Congress to keep healthcare costs down by passing a bill that protects and expands tax credits to help keep health insurance affordable for 24 million people in the U.S.
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As we journey this #Advent, Sr. Erin Zubal, OSU, NETWORK's chief of staff, reflects on a future in which Catholic Sisters' collaborators and other people who love them have taken up the charisms that Sisters have carried for so long.
www.globalsistersreport.org/spirituality...
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Sisters share Advent hope found within their ministries and experiences
The new panelists begin the ninth year of The Life by answering this prompt: "Drawing from your experiences and the world around you, share a reflection or meditation on the theme of Advent."
www.globalsistersreport.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
As we journey this #Advent, Sr. Erin Zubal, OSU, NETWORK's chief of staff, reflects on a future in which Catholic Sisters' collaborators and other people who love them have taken up the charisms that Sisters have carried for so long.
www.globalsistersreport.org/spirituality...
www.globalsistersreport.org/spirituality...
Greisa Martínez Rosas of
@unitedwedream.org
speaks at the Dec 4 introduction of the #DreamAct in Congress. This bill would provide a path to citizenship for young immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. NETWORK strongly endorses it!
NETWORK's full statement: networklobby.org/news/12425-d...
@unitedwedream.org
speaks at the Dec 4 introduction of the #DreamAct in Congress. This bill would provide a path to citizenship for young immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. NETWORK strongly endorses it!
NETWORK's full statement: networklobby.org/news/12425-d...
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Greisa Martínez Rosas of
@unitedwedream.org
speaks at the Dec 4 introduction of the #DreamAct in Congress. This bill would provide a path to citizenship for young immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. NETWORK strongly endorses it!
NETWORK's full statement: networklobby.org/news/12425-d...
@unitedwedream.org
speaks at the Dec 4 introduction of the #DreamAct in Congress. This bill would provide a path to citizenship for young immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. NETWORK strongly endorses it!
NETWORK's full statement: networklobby.org/news/12425-d...
"It shows the way toward a future of transformative social change, echoing the Catholic Social Justice tradition. NETWORK wholeheartedly supports this legislation.”
- Laurie Carafone, NETWORK executive director on reintroduction of the Dream Act
Full statement: networklobby.org/news/12425-d...
- Laurie Carafone, NETWORK executive director on reintroduction of the Dream Act
Full statement: networklobby.org/news/12425-d...
December 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
"It shows the way toward a future of transformative social change, echoing the Catholic Social Justice tradition. NETWORK wholeheartedly supports this legislation.”
- Laurie Carafone, NETWORK executive director on reintroduction of the Dream Act
Full statement: networklobby.org/news/12425-d...
- Laurie Carafone, NETWORK executive director on reintroduction of the Dream Act
Full statement: networklobby.org/news/12425-d...
This Advent, help NETWORK support the ROAD to Housing Act.
By advocating for affordable housing during a season when we find God in the Holy Family seeking shelter in a stable, we, in the words of Pope Leo XIV, “honor the image of God and build a better society.”
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By advocating for affordable housing during a season when we find God in the Holy Family seeking shelter in a stable, we, in the words of Pope Leo XIV, “honor the image of God and build a better society.”
actionnetwork.org/letters/act-...
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This Advent, help NETWORK support the ROAD to Housing Act.
By advocating for affordable housing during a season when we find God in the Holy Family seeking shelter in a stable, we, in the words of Pope Leo XIV, “honor the image of God and build a better society.”
actionnetwork.org/letters/act-...
By advocating for affordable housing during a season when we find God in the Holy Family seeking shelter in a stable, we, in the words of Pope Leo XIV, “honor the image of God and build a better society.”
actionnetwork.org/letters/act-...
We invite you to help make a difference in our work for justice! Together, we can build an economy for everyone, not just the powerful few.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We invite you to help make a difference in our work for justice! Together, we can build an economy for everyone, not just the powerful few.
networklobby.org/gt3
networklobby.org/gt3
🕯️ World AIDS Day 2025
Leaders are called to healing, not silence.
📅 TONIGHT - Monday, December 1 | 7 PM EST
💻 Virtual Broadcast
🔗 Register: bit.ly/worldaidsday2025
Refuse stigma.
Choose compassion.
Fight for justice.
Join us.
#WorldAIDSDay2025
Leaders are called to healing, not silence.
📅 TONIGHT - Monday, December 1 | 7 PM EST
💻 Virtual Broadcast
🔗 Register: bit.ly/worldaidsday2025
Refuse stigma.
Choose compassion.
Fight for justice.
Join us.
#WorldAIDSDay2025
World AIDS Day 2025: A Faith Call to Healing and Justice · Live Free USA
# World AIDS Day 2025: A Faith Call to Healing and Justice
**Presented by LIVE FREE USA, The Prophetic Convening, and The Black Church Freedom Fund**
Join us on **Monday, December 1, 2025, at 7 PM ...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🕯️ World AIDS Day 2025
Leaders are called to healing, not silence.
📅 TONIGHT - Monday, December 1 | 7 PM EST
💻 Virtual Broadcast
🔗 Register: bit.ly/worldaidsday2025
Refuse stigma.
Choose compassion.
Fight for justice.
Join us.
#WorldAIDSDay2025
Leaders are called to healing, not silence.
📅 TONIGHT - Monday, December 1 | 7 PM EST
💻 Virtual Broadcast
🔗 Register: bit.ly/worldaidsday2025
Refuse stigma.
Choose compassion.
Fight for justice.
Join us.
#WorldAIDSDay2025
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Yesterday we released our reflection guide on Dilexi Te, the pope's new document on love for people impacted by poverty. It's a powerful resource, rooted in Catholic Social Justice. Check it out!
www.networkadvocates.org/dilexi-te/
Yesterday we released our reflection guide on Dilexi Te, the pope's new document on love for people impacted by poverty. It's a powerful resource, rooted in Catholic Social Justice. Check it out!
www.networkadvocates.org/dilexi-te/
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
ICYMI
Yesterday we released our reflection guide on Dilexi Te, the pope's new document on love for people impacted by poverty. It's a powerful resource, rooted in Catholic Social Justice. Check it out!
www.networkadvocates.org/dilexi-te/
Yesterday we released our reflection guide on Dilexi Te, the pope's new document on love for people impacted by poverty. It's a powerful resource, rooted in Catholic Social Justice. Check it out!
www.networkadvocates.org/dilexi-te/
Dilexi Te, the document by Pope Leo XIV on love for people impacted by poverty, is the focus of a powerful resource from NETWORK Advocates for Catholic Social Justice!
Check out how the pope connects Catholic Social Justice to the issues of NETWORK's policy agenda: networklobby.org/news/111925-...
Check out how the pope connects Catholic Social Justice to the issues of NETWORK's policy agenda: networklobby.org/news/111925-...
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Dilexi Te, the document by Pope Leo XIV on love for people impacted by poverty, is the focus of a powerful resource from NETWORK Advocates for Catholic Social Justice!
Check out how the pope connects Catholic Social Justice to the issues of NETWORK's policy agenda: networklobby.org/news/111925-...
Check out how the pope connects Catholic Social Justice to the issues of NETWORK's policy agenda: networklobby.org/news/111925-...
"I truly believe that touching the pain of this country and responding to it is a way that we all can practice accountability in 2025."
NETWORK's Sister Eilis McCulloh on the power she sees emerging all around her as people at the grassroots organize for action.
networklobby.org/blog/connect...
NETWORK's Sister Eilis McCulloh on the power she sees emerging all around her as people at the grassroots organize for action.
networklobby.org/blog/connect...
Not on Our Watch, Not in Our Name - NETWORK Lobby
We are the movement to create an economy where all people, no matter their economic or citizenship status, have what they need to thrive.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"I truly believe that touching the pain of this country and responding to it is a way that we all can practice accountability in 2025."
NETWORK's Sister Eilis McCulloh on the power she sees emerging all around her as people at the grassroots organize for action.
networklobby.org/blog/connect...
NETWORK's Sister Eilis McCulloh on the power she sees emerging all around her as people at the grassroots organize for action.
networklobby.org/blog/connect...
Tomorrow NETWORK will unveil our new reflection guide on Dilexi Te, Pope Leo's letter on love and care for people in poverty. We're excited to share it with you!
November 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Tomorrow NETWORK will unveil our new reflection guide on Dilexi Te, Pope Leo's letter on love and care for people in poverty. We're excited to share it with you!
We're grateful for the wisdom of Pope Leo XIV in his letter on love and care for people in poverty, Dilexi Te. This week NETWORK will be unveiling our reflection guide on the document, and we're excited to share it with you!
November 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
We're grateful for the wisdom of Pope Leo XIV in his letter on love and care for people in poverty, Dilexi Te. This week NETWORK will be unveiling our reflection guide on the document, and we're excited to share it with you!
Snapshots from the powerful wave of prayer actions from the One Church, One Family: Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants campaign. 🙏🏻 NETWORK Lobby was reminded of what happens when the Church comes together — family, unity, and purpose.
Great coverage of the day: www.osvnews.com/prayer-vigil...
Great coverage of the day: www.osvnews.com/prayer-vigil...
November 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Snapshots from the powerful wave of prayer actions from the One Church, One Family: Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants campaign. 🙏🏻 NETWORK Lobby was reminded of what happens when the Church comes together — family, unity, and purpose.
Great coverage of the day: www.osvnews.com/prayer-vigil...
Great coverage of the day: www.osvnews.com/prayer-vigil...
We were honored to join so many Catholic justice-seekers across the country today to express our solidarity with our immigrant communities as One Church, One Family.
networklobby.org/news/111325-...
networklobby.org/news/111325-...
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We were honored to join so many Catholic justice-seekers across the country today to express our solidarity with our immigrant communities as One Church, One Family.
networklobby.org/news/111325-...
networklobby.org/news/111325-...
We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend at IFTJ!
@ignatiansolidarity.bsky.social
@ignatiansolidarity.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend at IFTJ!
@ignatiansolidarity.bsky.social
@ignatiansolidarity.bsky.social
In response to the Senate deal that fails to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that keep health care affordable for 24 million Americans, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice Executive Director Laurie Carafone issued the following statement:
networklobby.org/news/111025-...
networklobby.org/news/111025-...
NETWORK Statement on Spending Bill that Fails to Extend the Affordable Care Act Tax Credits - NETWORK Lobby
In response to the Senate moving forward with a spending bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits that keep health care affordable for 24 million Americans,...
networklobby.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
In response to the Senate deal that fails to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that keep health care affordable for 24 million Americans, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice Executive Director Laurie Carafone issued the following statement:
networklobby.org/news/111025-...
networklobby.org/news/111025-...
Please join us in prayer and solidarity!
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Please join us in prayer and solidarity!
“Congress, legislators, policy makers, lay aside these political games and listen to both of your constituents and your consciousness to say that we can do better.”
Ralph is right! 42 million people do not have to go hungry tonight. Tell Congress to act now:
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
Ralph is right! 42 million people do not have to go hungry tonight. Tell Congress to act now:
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
November 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“Congress, legislators, policy makers, lay aside these political games and listen to both of your constituents and your consciousness to say that we can do better.”
Ralph is right! 42 million people do not have to go hungry tonight. Tell Congress to act now:
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
Ralph is right! 42 million people do not have to go hungry tonight. Tell Congress to act now:
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
1 in 8 people or 42 million people in the U.S. will go to bed hungry again tonight because they rely on SNAP. We are living through an affordability crisis. There is no reason so many of our children will go to school hungry. Tell Congress to restore SNAP now.
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
November 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
1 in 8 people or 42 million people in the U.S. will go to bed hungry again tonight because they rely on SNAP. We are living through an affordability crisis. There is no reason so many of our children will go to school hungry. Tell Congress to restore SNAP now.
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
NETWORK sends our love, gratitude, and prayers to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi as she announces her retirement. A longtime friend and ally in the work, from the Affordable Care Act to advocating for the Child Tax Credit, her leadership has paved the way on this ongoing journey for justice.
November 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
NETWORK sends our love, gratitude, and prayers to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi as she announces her retirement. A longtime friend and ally in the work, from the Affordable Care Act to advocating for the Child Tax Credit, her leadership has paved the way on this ongoing journey for justice.
In the middle of it all, our interfaith community is still here. We are working together as a beloved community to preserve lower healthcare costs, get SNAP benefits released, and get the government open the right way.
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
November 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
In the middle of it all, our interfaith community is still here. We are working together as a beloved community to preserve lower healthcare costs, get SNAP benefits released, and get the government open the right way.
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
actionnetwork.org/letters/take...
It's time to look to next year's midterm elections, where the real work toward preserving and protecting democracy happens.
Mia Lazo, a NETWORK Coston Fellow and student at Mount St. Mary's University in Los Angeles, reflects:
networklobby.org/blog/yall-mi...
Mia Lazo, a NETWORK Coston Fellow and student at Mount St. Mary's University in Los Angeles, reflects:
networklobby.org/blog/yall-mi...
Protecting Our Vote Protects Our Future - NETWORK Lobby
Midterm elections are where the real work of democracy happens. Decisions on health care, education, and housing ripple through our lives.
networklobby.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
It's time to look to next year's midterm elections, where the real work toward preserving and protecting democracy happens.
Mia Lazo, a NETWORK Coston Fellow and student at Mount St. Mary's University in Los Angeles, reflects:
networklobby.org/blog/yall-mi...
Mia Lazo, a NETWORK Coston Fellow and student at Mount St. Mary's University in Los Angeles, reflects:
networklobby.org/blog/yall-mi...
Our call: end the shutdown, protect workers, and care for those in need. It’s time to put people first by funding the government, protecting the healthcare and food assistance programs and ensuring Congress’ appropriations decisions are adhered to.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Our call: end the shutdown, protect workers, and care for those in need. It’s time to put people first by funding the government, protecting the healthcare and food assistance programs and ensuring Congress’ appropriations decisions are adhered to.
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