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marmar

(77,077 posts)
Sat Sep 13, 2014, 12:20 PM Sep 2014

Sisters Christian oh the time has come.........


Like Robin Hood, the "Nuns on the Bus" show up when you need them.

First it was the social safety net-slashing House budget proposal in 2012 that brought out the sisters calling for justice in cities across the U.S. Then, in 2013, it was the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

Now, the bus-traveling sisters are back, this time fueled by the message, "We the People, We the Voters" in order to take a stand against the overpowering influence of big money on elections. .......................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.commondreams.org/news/2014/09/11/face-super-rich-corporate-influence-elections-nuns-bus-rides-again



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