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“It is time for a resurrection not an insurrection” said Reverend William Barber ll as he announced the Poor Peoples Campaign launch of an effort to mobilize voters for a mass march across t…

Rev. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, led a discussion with economists and public health policy practitioners on poverty and hunger in America during a three-day summi…

The House approved two bills. One would grant collective bargaining rights to certain VA health care workers, including doctors, registered nurses, and physicians assistants. The other measu…

Poor People’s Campaign Co-Chair Rev. William Barber talked about the group’s upcoming “Moral March on Washington” which focuses poverty and the plight of low-wage workers.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) made remarks on Capitol Hill following a meeting with the Poor People’s Campaign leaders, who also spoke at the event.

Poor People’s Campaign Co-Chair William Barber talked about efforts to influence the U.S. Senate on voting rights, a $15 per hour minimum wage, and ending the filibuster.

Representatives Barbara Lee (CA) and Pramila Jayapal (WA) were joined by other U.S. House members and activists at a news conference on addressing poverty.

The Hill hosted a virtual conversation on diversity and inclusion in politics and government. Speakers talked about about opportunities for more diversity and inclusion under a Biden adminis…

The Poor People’s Campaign hosted a nationwide, virtual rally to protest racism, poverty and inequality in America. Delivering the keynote address was Reverend William Barber, co-chair of th…

The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing on voting rights in low income and minority communities. Witnesses included the president of Repairers of the Breach, civil and voting…

Nine 2020 Democratic presidential candidates spoke at the Poor People’s Campaign Forum. This segment features Mayor Wayne Messam and Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Kamala Harris (D-CA).

Nine 2020 Democratic presidential candidates spoke at the Poor People’s Campaign Presidential Forum. This portion featured Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Representative Eric Swalwell (D-C…

Nine 2020 Democratic presidential candidates spoke at the Poor People’s Campaign Presidential Forum. This portion featured Marianne Williamson and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).

Nine 2020 Democratic presidential candidates spoke at the Poor People’s Campaign Presidential Forum. This portion featured Andrew Yang and former Vice President Joe Biden.

An outdoor service from Memphis commemorating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. The ceremony at the National Civil Rights Museum’s plaza in front of the preserv…

Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) co-hosted a town hall meeting on countering domestic extremism and hate speech. Speakers included representatives…

Religious leaders held a news conference in to kick off a national tour calling on the faith community to take a more active role in politics. They called on leaders to address the policies …

Reverend William Barber talked about his effort to mobilize people of faith to engage in U.S. politics. Other topics included the minimum wage, voting rights, and LGBT rights. Reverend Barbe…

House Democrats, including Representatives James Clyburn (D-SC), John Lewis (D-GA) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus; and other advocates held a rally on the West Lawn of the Cap…

The Democratic National Convention Committee’s Platform Drafting Committee held a hearing on what should be included in the party’s platform for the July 2016 convention in Philadelphia. The…