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Mobilizing Faith Leaders for the Common Good
The DNC faith team has had a busy month talking and meeting with influential faith leaders in important states around the country.
Read MoreCelebrating Father’s Day and Promoting Fatherhood
President Obama celebrated Father’s Day this past Sunday.
Read MoreThe Impact on Faith-Based Communities
As President Obama has said, as a leader, he simply can’t leave his faith at the door. For him, and for so many of our leaders throughout American history, their efforts to build a better nation aren’t just about politics and policy. They were motivated every single day by their faith and values.
Read MoreA National Day of Prayer
Yesterday, President Barack Obama released a proclamation in honor of the National Day of Prayer commemorating that for many Americans, prayer undergirds them throughout their lives, and especially through challenges and difficulties.
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The Obama administration and faith-based communities
The DNC Faith Team is Keeping Busy!
June 25, 2012Rev. Derrick Harkins, the DNC’s National Director of Faith Outreach, met with faith leaders in Ohio and North Carolina to talk about the President’s accomplishments and the important choice before Americans this election cycle. These leaders praised the President’s values and his strong commitment to common good policy.
President Obama Stands Up for Young Immigrants
June 15, 2012President Obama has announced a bold change to immigration policy. Young, eligible undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children will now be able to apply to continue legally studying or working in the country. This move was met with strong support from faith leaders across the country who agree that this is not a partisan issue but rather about equal opportunity.
Working with faith communities to protect the vote
November 4, 2011In the DNC's continued efforts to combat voter suppression legislation Rev. Derrick Harkins met with faith leaders across the country to educate and amplify their efforts to ensure that all Americans can exercise their right to vote.