Here are excerpts from the May 2013 Update of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE).
Building Partnerships to Eradicate Modern-day Slavery
In April, the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships released its extensive report on human trafficking. The document urges the President and his administration to elevate human trafficking on his agenda and offered ten recommendations for the President to consider. (read more)
Become a Prayer Partner for Immigration Reform
Join other NAE members in praying for our leaders as they discuss and vote on immigration reform proposals. The “Pray4Reform Prayer Challenge” will provide timely prayer requests over the next 13 weeks. For this week, pray by name for the 18 members of the Senate Judiciary Committee who are now considering bipartisan immigration reform proposals. (sign up)
The Hill’s Congress Blog: Bipartisan Bill Would Ease Prison Overcrowding
Thirty years ago, the National Association of Evangelicals adopted a policy statement condemning America’s overcrowded and non-rehabilitative prisons… Looking back three decades later, it is remarkable how true our statement remains, and how little policymakers have done to improve the situation in our prisons. (read more)
NAE Supports Tax Credit for Education
The NAE joined an amici brief in support of New Hampshire’s tax credit program for businesses that wish to help students attending private schools. The program is being challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union and Americans United for Separation of Church and State. (read more)
Event Spotlight: Bread for the World’s National Gathering
Join other anti-poverty advocates in Washington, D.C., June 8-11. Bread for the World’s National Gathering will include workshops on poverty-focused development assistance, advocacy in the 21st century, moving Congress, and building community coalitions, as well as opportunities to worship, network and meet with congressional leaders. (read more)
