"We want [Pope Francis] to be our spokesperson": Martha Lugo Explains Her March for Justice

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Affiliated with the 100 Women 100 Miles March, Martha Lugo explained to the Nuns on the Bus how she hopes that Pope Francis will use his voice to discuss the struggles immigrant communities face with the President and Congress. The Nuns on the Bus is a project of NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby. Learn more at http://www.networklobby.org

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Topeka Resident Jannette Davis Talks About How Racism Is A Daily Struggle

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Outside of the Topeka Rescue Mission, Jannette Davis recounted to the Nuns on the Bus how racism in the workplace has affected her life and the lives of other people of color in the United States. She also explained how racism is emotionally and physically damaging. The Nuns on the Bus is a project of NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby. Learn more at http://www.networklobby.org

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Sr Janice Thome Recounts How She Has Watched Poverty Bring People to Tears

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Discussing her ministry with the poor to the Nuns on the Bus as we visited Topeka, Sr. Janice explained how many people suffer emotionally from living in poverty and how story-telling can be vital in helping society understand that it cannot blame the impoverished for their struggles. The Nuns on the Bus is a project of NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby. Learn more at http://www.networklobby.org

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"A Radical Revolution of Values": Rev. Wendell Griffen Reflects on Dr. King's Message

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At our town hall in Little Rock, Arkansas, Rev. Wendell Griffen described to the Nuns on the Bus and fellow city residents how Dr. King's message of valuing people over profit remains vital to bridging the divides in our society and promoting equality throughout the nation. The Nuns on the Bus is a project of NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby. Learn more at http://www.networklobby.org

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"What is the soul of this city?" Rev. Bailey Says Multi-generational Work Will Sustain Nashville

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Speaking with the Nuns on the Bus and fellow Nashville residents, Reverend Jennifer Bailey notes how changes in housing realities and barriers in housing have changed the face of Nashville and must be overcome to sustain justice conversations. The Nuns on the Bus is a project of NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby. Learn more at http://www.networklobby.org

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"Love is Good Business": Jennifer Clinger Explains the History of Thistle Farms

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Jennifer Clinger explains to the Nuns on the Bus how a woman's vision to truly love other women who had been subject to prostitution, trafficking, and drug addition has transformed into a life-affirming and profitable business model. The Nuns on the Bus is a project of NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby. Learn more at http://www.networklobby.org

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Nancy Mathis Discusses How Her Church Bridges the Divides Between the Incarcerated and Her Community

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This Fayetteville resident describes how a Transfiguration service opened her eyes to the divides caused by the prison system and moved her to advocate for change. The Nuns on the Bus is a project of NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby. Learn more at http://www.networklobby.org

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Anika Rogers Discusses Her Experiences with Thistle Farms and Thanks the Nuns

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At Thistle Farms, Anika Rogers discusses her relationship with Thistle Farms and how its message of love both corresponds to the mission of the Nuns on the Bus and will help change the world.

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Sisters Immigration Roundtable - March 4, 2016

Catholic women religious are on the front lines of immigration issues in the United States. Global Sisters Report held a video roundtable discussion March 4 with seven sisters who are leaders on immigration issues. They were part of a larger group of sisters participating in a leadership forum in Washington, D.C., sponsored by Faith in Public Life and NETWORK, the national Catholic social justice lobby, and in partnership with the Sisters of Mercy and the Adrian Dominican Sisters.

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Melissa Benton Talks About How Housing and Housing Crises Creates Divides in Indy

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John Boner Community Center worker Melissa Benton spoke with Nuns on the Bus when we rolled into Indianapolis about how the housing crisis has played a large role in dividing the community, and how work to preserve and nurture communities is vital. The Nuns on the Bus is a project of NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby. Learn more at http://www.networklobby.org

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