economic justice

Farm Policy to Heal Nations

Jesse Epp-Fransen January 19, 2012 0

Jesse Epp-Fransen writes about the the Hunger Report put out by Bread for the World and the need to refocus farm policy on producing healthy food and supporting small- and medium scale farmers in the latest Mennonite Weekly Review. The 2008 farm bill is expiring and will need to be reauthorized this year. This is…

Justice in a Land of Plenty

Theo Sitther September 10, 2010 0

The MCC Washington Office just published a new resource for congregations to reflect and advocate for trade justice. According to the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, “Trade justice is people-centered, respects human rights, and guarantees food security, livelihoods and sustainable development for the whole of society. It recognizes the right of all people to have a say…