From La Resistencia: Third Hunger Strike in Three Weeks Starts at the NWDC
Read the original article on La Resistencia’s website here. On Wednesday, April 15, a new hunger strike launched at the Northwest Detention Center. Hunger strikers spelled out the distress signal, “SOS”, in the yard of the detention center,... Read more...
COVID-19 Relief Fund for WA Undocumented Folks
As you’ve heard, Congress recently passed a COVID-19 relief packet. However, this direct payment assistance excludes vulnerable undocumented workers, and their U.S. citizen children who will also be deprived of vital aid if they’re head of their household,... Read more...
A call for community support from our friends at SHARE/WHEEL
Our nine SHARE/WHEEL Shelters, ranging in size from 10 to 35 participants, are all currently operating 24 hours; most are in area churches. The 24-hour stay-in allows us to stay safe and together in a time of global crisis. We’re still very much in need of... Read more...
A Meditation on Isaiah 58 by Michael Ramos
COVID-19 has stricken many in our nation, causing illness, death and devastation across this land. The lives and livelihoods of millions of households urban, suburban and rural, big and small, have faced loss, challenge, isolation, and dislocation. COVID-19 is not divine punishment. Our initial federal reaction of unholy arrogance, refusing to take it seriously, delayed emergency response unmasking gutted preparedness, lack of protective gear expanding risk and impact, and declaring imminent victory in the face of tragedy is manifest sin crying out for God’s presence and healing.
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