Category - democrats

US faith leaders call for action to tackle domestic poverty

agency reporter — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:14:25 +0100

Faith leaders in the world's riches nation have told a hearing that it is time to stop the "poverty train" in the United States of America and rescue its 37 million citizens who are still living below the poverty line.

Obama, Wright and wrong

Simon Barrow — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:23:38 +0100

The Democratic presidential contest has been getting ugly. And Barack Obama's church ties have become both a boon and a bane.

Tax and politics row over Barack Obama church speech

agency reporter — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:44:37 +0000

The US Internal Revenue Service has told the United Church of Christ's national offices that it has opened an investigation into Barack Obama's address at the UCC's 2007 General Synod as the church engaging in "political activities."

US presidential candidates urged not to make religion a divisive issue

staff writers — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:42:20 +0000

US presidential candidates locked in often bitter struggles for their party nominations have been urged not to make religious capital out of politics and political capital out of religion as the campaign trail hots up.

Religious leaders call for civility in US politics after attacks on Obama

staff writers — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:22:22 +0000

A Jewish and a Christian leader in the United States have issued a joint statement to media and government calling for civility and honesty in public discourse - following what they describe as "recent political attacks using unattributed sources and based on a [presidential] candidate's childhood."