PICO National Network

Rev. Alvin Herring, head of Faith in Action, to retire

By Jack Jenkins — May 23, 2023
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Maryland pastor leaves behind a sprawling network that boasts active efforts in 200 cities across 25 US states.

How religious progressives can be more effective

By Brad R. Fulton — July 21, 2017
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (RNS) — Conservative organizations like the Moral Majority and Christian Coalition redefined the way morality figures in U.S. politics in a way that freezes out progressives. But religious progressives can overcome these challenges.

Off the Mall, churches strategize, serve on Inauguration Day

By Adelle M. Banks — January 20, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) An AME church hosted organizers who may challenge the Trump administration while a Presbyterian congregation opened its bathrooms to all.

Christian groups express ‘grave concerns’ about Trump agenda, appointments

By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 9, 2017
(RNS) The National Council of Churches and several other Christian organizations are protesting President-elect Donald Trump's policies and picks to lead his Cabinet and other departments.

African-American faith leaders mourn Trump’s election but remain resolute

By Adelle M. Banks — November 9, 2016
(RNS) Reeling from the election outcome, they intend to soldier on, reach out to those with whom they disagree and fight for the social issues they care about.
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