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When prime - time hosts — who have never served our country in any capacity — dismiss facts and empirical reality to launch profoundly dishonest assaults on the FBI, the Justice Department, the courts, the intelligence community (in which I served) and, not least, a model public servant and genuine war hero such as Robert Mueller — all the while scaremongering with lurid warnings of «deep - state» machinations — I can not be part of the same organization, even at a remove.

Through her work at Emerson Collective, Laurene has been a longtime leader in areas of education, immigration, social justice and the environment, and has demonstrated that she shares Ted Leonsis's belief in a double bottom line philosophy: that the companies that do best are those that do good in their communities.

Leading members of Quebec's legal community are applauding the $ 1 billion that the provincial government set aside in this week's budget for projects aimed at modernizing the justice system.

As the church proclaims the gospel, it sensitizes the community at large (as well as the Christian community) to the demands of justice.

At a time when political developments in Washington are generally discouraging to advocates for economic justice, faith - based organizing shows the enormous potentials found in grass - roots America and particularly in the rich web of religious communities.

Each chapter discusses an aspect of the one theme that the central purpose of all education — whether in homes, schools, churches, business organizations, community agencies, or the mass media, and whatever the area of learning, whether science, art, health, or international relations — should be the transformation of persons from the life of self - centered desire to that of devoted service of the excellent, and at the same time the creation of a democratic commonwealth established in justice and fraternal regard rather than in expediency.

The roots of this distinction lie in Augustine's thought: the service of private ends by private persons manifests cupiditas — wrongly directed, self - centered love or motivation — while efforts by those at the head of communities to serve the good of those communities show the effect of a concern for justice informed by caritas, rightly directed love.

Third, the context has shifted: in contrast to the traditional Catholic conception of the political community, and politics within such communities, as the means of achieving real if limited justice for human life in the world, and a corresponding theory of international relations, recent Catholic thought on war often treats the state as a locus of injustice and the goals of particular states as inherently at odds with the achievement of common human goals, while an internationalism defined in terms of the United Nations system is proposed as the best means to those common goals.

At a time when Israel is isolated and anti-Semitism is again on the march, and when so many other communities are under threat, Sir Martin's life is a reminder that defeat is not inevitable, that evil need not triumph, and that hope can still bear witness to what's sacred in this life — even as we await for God's perfect love and justice in the next.

In this emerging world community our challenge today is to look around at the other religions of the world and their prophets and to see what insights we can glean from them in the struggle for justice and freedom.

Within human history we may not see the kingdom of this world become the kingdom of God, but we may see among them many places and at many times communities, institutions, and corporate acts of justice which truly embody the grace and power of that kingdom.

With those who contend that «God is dead» I am at one in attesting the demise of a particular form of theistic belief which not only is unreasonable to contemporary men, but has also proved incapable of doing justice to the historic witness of the Christian community.

I don't mean to excuse a lack of critical thinking, not at all, there's a good place for it — in creativity, in writing, in social justice, in community, in marriages, in parenting, all of it — but in all of those arenas, I hope I'm marred by dust and sweat and blood, I hope I dare greatly.

Whereas the political order once aimed at justice and community, it now serves the economy.

In a story that's one part Indiana Jones, one part Nana's craft day down at the local bingo hall, and every part bananas, Hobby Lobby — the giant arts and crafts retailer and apparent scourge of the global archeological community — is being forced by the U.S. Justice Department to return thousands of illegally acquired ancient Iraqi artifacts and pay a multi-million dollar fine.

This is beginning to happen, but, paradoxically, the interfaith movement which draws together people of all faiths in the search for justice and peace at the same time often makes its members very critical of the compromises that many faith communities have made with the abuse of power and social injustice.

Among those signing on are Bill Hybels (pastor of the influential Willow Creek Community Church), Al Mohler (President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), Stephanie Summers (CEO at the Center for Public Justice), Samuel Rodriguez (President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference), Russell Moore (head of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission), and Moore's ERLC predecessor Richard Land.

However, we can say with some confidence that central government schemes aimed at social justice tend to undermine community, retard economic growth, and exacerbate the differences between the poor and the wealthy in this country just as they did in South America.

Emma serves on the Executive Committee of the 49 - community organization membered Equal Start Community Coalition, Seattle King County Race & Justice Committee, is a member of the Race and Equity Core Group at the National Network of Gracommunity organization membered Equal Start Community Coalition, Seattle King County Race & Justice Committee, is a member of the Race and Equity Core Group at the National Network of GraCommunity Coalition, Seattle King County Race & Justice Committee, is a member of the Race and Equity Core Group at the National Network of Grantmakers.

Michael has served as a consultant to families, corporations, therapists, physicians, school districts, community agencies, churches, criminal justice personnel and other professionals, traveling to approximately 20 cities per year to keynote at conferences.

Yet again, Bob Marley assured us on «So Much Things to Say» that a likely windfall from social justice, equality and fairness, patriotism, truth, and exertion of spiritual fortitude against «spiritual wickedness in high and low places» accrues to society or community at large.

«Now more than ever, we need leaders at the Democratic National Committee who will continue the fight for social and economic justice, take on entrenched special interests in Washington and work to unify communities across the country,» Brown said.

At 6 p.m., the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative of Erie County and the state Office of Children and Family Services convenes a community conversation on juvenile justice, Delavan - Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave.,community conversation on juvenile justice, Delavan - Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave.,Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo.

Also at 11 a.m., state Sen. Martin Golden and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis unveil criminal justice reform legislation intended to address criminals being released back into communities, Room 120, Legislative Office Building, Albany.

Mr. Justice Dotse also entreated Ghanaians to work diligently at their workplaces and communities to build a peaceful and united nation.

At 10:30 a.m., the Assembly will hold a public hearing to examine the need for reforms to the criminal justice system to ensure fairness, improve community / police relations and to protect the safety of law enforcement officers, Assembly Hearing Room 1923, 19th Floor, 250 Broadway, Manhattan.

[79] «The new sustainable development goals adopted by the United Nations call for the international community to come together to promote the rule of law; support equal access to justice for all; reduce corruption; and develop effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels.»

James Parrott delivered this presentation at the Community Church of New York for the Real Living Wage NYC Educational Forum, a gathering of New York City faith leaders committed to a «faith - based movement for racial and economic justice.

Senator Andrea Stewart - Cousins will hosted the rally in partnership with other elected officials and community groups throughout Westchester County including the Immigration Justice Clinic at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, the Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Cabrini Immigrant Services, Community Voices Heard, the Yonkers Islamic Center, the Muslim American Society of Upper New York, St. Catherine AME Zion Church, Calvary Baptist Church, the Minister's Fellowship Council of White Plains and Vicinity, the Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus, and Temple Beth Shalom in Hastings - on community groups throughout Westchester County including the Immigration Justice Clinic at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, the Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, Cabrini Immigrant Services, Community Voices Heard, the Yonkers Islamic Center, the Muslim American Society of Upper New York, St. Catherine AME Zion Church, Calvary Baptist Church, the Minister's Fellowship Council of White Plains and Vicinity, the Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus, and Temple Beth Shalom in Hastings - on Community Voices Heard, the Yonkers Islamic Center, the Muslim American Society of Upper New York, St. Catherine AME Zion Church, Calvary Baptist Church, the Minister's Fellowship Council of White Plains and Vicinity, the Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus, and Temple Beth Shalom in Hastings - on - Hudson.

The Governor's proposal will help at - risk youth find positive opportunities in their communities, while also providing citizens who enter the criminal justice system the opportunity to rehabilitate, return home, and contribute to their communities.

«Change does not happen without an honest conversation in our communities, in our courthouses, at City Hall about how we have real reform in the criminal justice system, real reform in our communities and real relationships between NYPD and the people they serve,» Tina Luongo, attorney - in - chief for Legal Aid Society Criminal Practice, the plaintiff in the court case, said.

Town Justice Brian Hughes and Trustees Nick Krupski and Glenn Goldsmith took their oaths of office alongside several incumbents at a swearing - in ceremony at the Peconic Community Center Monday morning.

He cited criminal justice reforms under Cuomo, including the closure of 24 state prisons, the raising of the age at which youths can be charged with a crime, prioritizing community reentry programs, and helping pass laws allowing identification photo arrays at trial and videotaping of police interrogations.

Dunlea, a self - described «community organizer, longtime anti-poverty, food - justice and peace advocate,» appeared at several events with Hawkins in recent days, while seeking to keep a low profile.

«For the judge to suggest that a student at Erie Community College does not have standing in the matter, from an economic justice standpoint, that would effect him, and many other students in this community is just wrong,» statedCommunity College does not have standing in the matter, from an economic justice standpoint, that would effect him, and many other students in this community is just wrong,» statedcommunity is just wrong,» stated Giambra.

The age group has not been selected yet, but if the four - year program is successfully completed, Fitzpatrick said it will guarantee two years of free education at Onondaga Community College for a criminal justice degree.

At 6 p.m., the Justice for All Coalition hosts a community march and rally to protest development in western Queens, Jacob Riis Community Center, 10 - 25 41st Ave.community march and rally to protest development in western Queens, Jacob Riis Community Center, 10 - 25 41st Ave.Community Center, 10 - 25 41st Ave., Queens.

«These community groups, which represent tens of thousands of working families, have been at the forefront of the Fight for $ 15, worker and immigrant rights, affordable housing, criminal justice reform, climate justice and more.

At 9 a.m., Brooklyn DA Kenneth Thompson delivers a keynote speech on «Race, Justice and Community: Can We All Get Along?

At 6 p.m., the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College hosts a community forum discussing the topics of Safety and Justice, 122 E. 22nd St., Room 301, ManhattaAt 6 p.m., the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College hosts a community forum discussing the topics of Safety and Justice, 122 E. 22nd St., Room 301, Manhattaat Baruch College hosts a community forum discussing the topics of Safety and Justice, 122 E. 22nd St., Room 301, Manhattan.

At 10 a.m., NYC Council members Ritchie Torres and Vanessa Gibson join NYCHA residents, the mayor's office of Criminal Justice, and social and legal service providers for an oversight hearing on violent crime in public housing, Johnson Houses Community Center, 1833 Lexington Ave., Manhattan.

«We will use all the tools at our disposal to bring to justice those who commit fraud against our immigrant communities.»

A national research center established at UCLA and focused on interactions between the police and the communities they serve will open this summer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, with the college's first endowed professor as its director.

Also at 11 a.m., members of 24 social justice and immigrants» rights groups, community - based organizations and good government groups call for improved voting systems and a more transparent Board of Elections in light voter roll purges that affected the presidential primary elections, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

At the announcement, held at the Morris Park Community Association, the Mayor and Senator Klein were joined by Assembly Member Jose Peralta, the Assembly sponsor of the legislation; John Feinblatt, the Mayor's criminal justice coordinator; Council Public Safety Chair Peter Vallone Jr.; and Al D'Angelo, the President of the Morris Park Community AssociatioAt the announcement, held at the Morris Park Community Association, the Mayor and Senator Klein were joined by Assembly Member Jose Peralta, the Assembly sponsor of the legislation; John Feinblatt, the Mayor's criminal justice coordinator; Council Public Safety Chair Peter Vallone Jr.; and Al D'Angelo, the President of the Morris Park Community Associatioat the Morris Park Community Association, the Mayor and Senator Klein were joined by Assembly Member Jose Peralta, the Assembly sponsor of the legislation; John Feinblatt, the Mayor's criminal justice coordinator; Council Public Safety Chair Peter Vallone Jr.; and Al D'Angelo, the President of the Morris Park Community Association.

«We will continue to use all of the tools at our disposal and bring to justice those who commit fraud against our immigrant communities,» Mr. Schneiderman said.

Albany County District Attorney David Soares announced a series of criminal justice reform programs Tuesday at the Albany County Judicial Center that will help young offenders at various phases of their life avoid criminal convictions and instead, rehabilitate and give back to the community.

We will also be targeting communities of color who feel abused and neglected by the Cuomo administration and his austerity policies on schools, criminal justice and human services,» said Hawkins, a working Teamster from Syracuse who unloads truck at night for UPS for a living.

Rev. Al Sharpton «s National Action Network Youth Huddle is having a community open forum at 7 pm at the NAN House of Justice in Harlem with a panel of activists, community leaders and elected officials to discuss their 2017 agenda.