At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, President Clinton is the 2nd person in 3 days to mention poverty—quoting Kamala Harris. If Dems want to turn out an historic electorate to reconstruct democracy, they have to speak directly to America’s 140 million poor & low-income people.

Giving the mic to impacted people like this brother & the working people in his video is how to make the moral case for an economy that works for all of us.

“Poor and low-wage people now make up 30% of the electorate in every state. In so-called battleground states they make up over 40%. If just 5-10% of those who are infrequent voters were to vote, they could determine election outcomes in every battleground state.” -Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

We are honored to participate in the 53rd Annual Legislative Conference at @CBCFinc! On September 12, join us for an insightful discussion titled “Navigating Democracy’s Challenges: Strategies for Advancing Inclusive Democracy,” featuring Kettering Foundation Senior Fellows

So many folks in America have been pitted against one another by politicians who sold out our communities to corporations. But people are coming together to reject the lies of division & sing this hillbilly rhapsody as the anthem of an economy that works for all of us.

WATCH: Bishop Barber and Coalition of Clergy Gather at U.S. Supreme Court for Second “Moral Monday Season of Prayer and Action” Vigil x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

It’s the anniversary of the 19th amendment & we’re reminded that winning our rights doesn’t end with legislation. The fight to protect & further equality and justice for all is how we honor #WomensEqualityDay & our ancestors’ tireless organizing.

Today is the 61st anniversary of the March on Washington! Celebrate by connecting with the #MoralMovement across the country. Join us for a livestream of “Bad Faith,” a compelling take on how extremists have hijacked our Christian faith & how we’re fighting back.

To kick off our 1st public theology conference at Yale University, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II asks YDS Dean Greg Sterling to help root our conversation in Scripture. You can take our online course on the moral issues of the 2024 election for free. Videos & materials here: theologyandpolicy.yale.edu/inaugural-conf…

“Woe unto you who legislate evil and rob the poor of their right,” the prophet Isaiah declares. Any alternative to the religious nationalism that calls itself “Christian” must embody this prophetic proclamation for the 135 million Americans who are poor or low-income today. As

Get to know the champion for justice and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, who will join us in DC at #ALC53 to discuss advancing inclusive democracy. As he says, “If we can't even talk, then how can we ever transform?” 📅 September 12 | 1:00 p.m. Join him,

Election margins are slim and a few thousand votes by poor and low-income voters can tip the scales. These voters need to see real plans for a robust social safety net, healthcare, and living wages. Ignoring these issues costs us more in the long run.

As Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II points out in his new book, White Poverty, there are more poor white people than any other racial group, and more effort should be put into pulling them into the progressive coalition. commondreams.org/opinion/white-…

We will not allow extremists to continue to weaponize our faith.

Join Apache Stronghold along their prayer journey to Washington D.C. to save their homeland from environmental destruction and protect their religious freedom. Details on how to join a prayer or contribute here: apache-stronghold.com

Believing myths related to poverty and whom it affects has prevented Americans from constructing a society that works for everyone, write community organizers for Poor People's Campaign in their new book. Read our full interview with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove. faithandleadership.com/jonathan-wilso…

Preachers don’t get to stay out of politics. We are either chaplains of empire or prophets of God.

Grateful for this review of WHITE POVERTY.