Public Square
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The Fight for Human Dignity and a Just America
by Alexei Laushkin In March, as the sun broke out over a winter’s day on the U.S. Capitol, the steps on the East Front of the building became a place of prayer, protest, and profound witness. Surrounded by fellow advocates from the Christian Defense Coalition and others who have committed themselves to this long and…
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Faith Leaders: On the Final Farm Bill
KMS has continued to speak out about the Farm Bill throughout its journey in Congress. On June 21 the House narrowly passed a version of the bill that proposed unprecedented, harmful cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would put many working families, caregivers, children, and people with disabilities at risk of losing…
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The Needs of the Saints: In-Depth Guide to Asylum and Navigating the Crisis of Separated Families
“Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality…
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House Narrowly Passes Unprecedented Bad Farm Bill
Today June 21, the House narrowly passed H.R. 213-211. You can check how your member voted here. This legislation covers a wide range of farm policy, but also the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We wrote a statement on April 26th 2018 outlining substantial concerns with this proposal. Faith leaders from around the country have…
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Faith Leaders: Drastic Cuts to SNAP Harms Americans Trying to Get Ahead
On April 12th 2018, Chairman Michael Conaway (TX-11) released H.R. 2 the Agricultural and Nutrition Act of 2018. This legislation covers a wide range of farm policy, but also the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Christian leaders from around the country are urging a vote of no on H.R. 2 as written: Rev. John Armstrong, Founder, The Initiative, Wheaton,…
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Statement: KMS Urges a Vote of No On House Bill H.R. 2
On April 12th 2018, Chairman Michael Conaway (TX-11) released H.R. 2 the Agricultural and Nutrition Act of 2018. This legislation covers a wide range of farm policy, but also the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We wrote a statement on April 26th 2018 outlining substantial concerns with this proposal. As of today, we are urging…
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Statement: Possible White House Action on Public Charge a Significant Concern
The Administration is considering new rules which will allow the federal government to deny people seeking to enter the U.S. legally or who are extending their legal status, if they have received or are deemed likely to use in the future a broad set of public benefits. This “public charge” is a sharp departure from…
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Statement: Chairman Conaway Introduces Ill Conceived Changes to SNAP
On April 12th 2018, Chairman Michael Conaway (TX-11) released H.R. 2 the Agricultural and Nutrition Act of 2018. This bill was passed out of the House Agriculture Committee on April 18th. This legislation covers a wide range of farm policy, but also the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). We are limiting our commentary to the…
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How CHIP Inaction is Costing States
As part of our ongoing engagement on issues that impact the vulnerable in the public square and areas of common concern for churches, Kingdom Mission Society is providing this background and commentary on the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). So What’s CHIP? CHIP is designed to help families who could otherwise not afford healthcare for…
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Regaining a Sense of the Kingdom, A Way Forward
by Alexei Laushkin Yesterday I gave a mostly political analysis on the state of the white Evangelical and Pentecostal community as it relates to 2017 and the President. I also addressed a bit of the significant response from African American, Hispanic, and Asian American Evangelicals and Pentecostals. Today, I want to shift gears and talk…