ELCA Advocacy

By the Rev. Kaari Reierson, contractor with ELCA advocacy The impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. citizens are simply unfathomable. Over 200,000 people have died. Unemployment is the highest it has been in the last 70 years. Tens of thousands of...

According to data presented by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, over 230,000 polling places were used in 2018. Less than 1% of those were located at election offices. Most were at schools, community centers… and churches.   The need Experience...

Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices. U.N. | Arizona | Colorado | Minnesota | New Mexico| Ohio | Pennsylvania | Texas | Washington | Wisconsin Lutheran Office for...

As we approach the end of the federal government’s fiscal year on Sept. 30, the Administration is considering how many refugees to welcome in 2021. Although refugee admissions have gone down each year of the current Administration, we know refugee...

by Tessa Comnick, Hunger Advocacy Fellow Like many people, I have spent the last several months living out of my house. While that may not seem like a significant statement—I mean, houses are where we live—living out of my house...

from the ELCA Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. – the Rev. Amy E. Reumann, director Partial expanded content from Advocacy Connections: August 2020 COVID-19 STIMULUS PACKAGE  |  HUD HOUSING RULES  |  INTERNATIONAL INTERSECTIONS  |  ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION BILL SIGNED  |  DACA...

Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices. U.N. | California | Colorado | Minnesota | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Texas | Washington | Wisconsin Lutheran Office for World Community,...

Congress traditionally takes a recess during the month of August, allowing lawmakers time to return to their home states and congressional districts to connect with constituents. That may look a bit different this year, but the month still holds meaningful...

by Kirsti Ruud, Intern, Lutheran Office for World Community In response to the United Nations’ Human Rights Council (UNHRC) urgent debate regarding racially inspired human rights violations, racism, police brutality and violence against peaceful protesters, an ecumenical call was issued....

Following are updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices. U.N. | California | Kansas | Minnesota | New Mexico | Pennsylvania | Texas | Washington | Wisconsin Lutheran Office for World...