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The Right to Welfare and to Work

The authors of a recent book argue for a new look at welfare reform.

Related Topics: News, Family, Welfare, Welfare Reform, social welfare, living wage, welfare rolls, wage, public assistance, Minimum Wage, federal poverty

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Saved by Welfare--and by Work

The 1996 welfare reform act sent Angie Jobe to work. Her story shows how public policy mixes with the real world.

Related Topics: Entertainment, Books, Welfare, Food, Angie Jobe, Life, food stamps, nursing aides, Nursing, real world, bus fare, Job

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Responsibility Knocks

Jason DeParle, author of 'American Dream,' on the spiritual and moral side-effects of poverty and public policy

Related Topics: Entertainment, Books, Responsibility, Welfare, Welfare Reform, Health Insurance, low wage workers, Kids, responsibility framework isnt, women leaving welfare, angies, profound moral sensibility

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President Encourages Religion-Based Program, Welfare Overhaul

Related Topics: News, Government, religious groups, program, welfare recipients, Bush, welfare law, Child Care, Welfare, welfare proposal, landmark welfare law

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Co-opted by Charitable Choice

Some questions every church should ask when approaching Charitable Choice.

Related Topics: Faiths, Government, program, welfare services, faith based organizations, social services, success rates, best qualified welfare recipients, organizations, Government Responsibility, community development groups

My Mama Told Me

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'My Mama Told Me...'

Mothers are renowned for giving advice--because they care so much about our welfare. We asked Beliefnet members for the most memorable advice they received from their moms, whether or not they followed it. Here's a sampling of mothers' pearls of wisdom.

Related Topics: Values, Mothers, Mother's Day

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The Kindness of Total Strangers

How Catholic Charities USA turned from a revered institution into an arm of the welfare state

Related Topics: Faiths, Government, program, welfare state, Personal Responsibility, Social, Social Problems, charitable institutions benevolent societies, social doctrine doesnt, health maintenance organization, Poverty

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Responding to Those in Need

People of faith must be aware of this critical moment for America's poor.

Related Topics: Love Family, Charity Service

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President George W. Bush: 'Revive the Spirit of Citizenship'

Commencement address at University of Notre Dame, May 2001.

Related Topics: Faiths, Graduation, Graduation Advice, Graduation Speech, Graduation Speeches, Commencement, Commencement Addresses, Commencement Speech, President George W. Bush, George Bush, Life Events, Government, Poverty, Life, faith based organizations, federal government, Community, Welfare Reform, welfare rolls, five year time, organizations

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2007

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, African-American religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation’s most influential African-American spiritual leaders. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today’s most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

Related Topics: Role Model, Spiritual, Leader, african american, religious leaders, affordable housing, Women, spiritual values, best selling author, spiritual leaders, Social

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