Mar 4, 2021 | Faithful Democracy, FAN
Last night, March 3, 2021, the House passed HR1 which will expand voting rights and get big money out of politics. Before the vote, the Franciscan Action Network and fellow Faithful Democracy members were mentioned on the House floor! Watch the video below. HR1 now...
Aug 6, 2020 | Faithful Democracy, Issues
August 6, 2020 Today marks 55 years since the Voting Rights Act became law. Since that historic day, voter restrictions have inexplicably increased, including the Supreme Court stripping provisions of the Voting Rights Act in 2013. As Franciscans and as Christians,...
Jul 15, 2020 | Faithful Democracy, FAN
Oftentimes, we are asked by our members and friends, how is it that FAN can accomplish so much with such a small staff? The answer is simple: my small staff is willing to go above and beyond. Jason Miller is our Director of Campaigns and Development and co-chairs the...
Jun 9, 2020 | Faithful Democracy
Ohio House Bill 680 would severely impact voting in the state of Ohio. When the bill went to committee it essentially restored things to the status quo–getting rid of the parts that would make it harder to vote, but not allowing for any additional support for...
May 6, 2020 | Faithful Democracy, Money in Politics
The Gospel of Matthew tells us that we must not serve God and money. (Matthew 6:24) After hearing God’s call to “rebuild His Church” a young St. Francis famously renounced his wealthy merchant father and all his worldly possessions. Our faith teaches us that we must...
