Important Information

NETWORK mourns the loss of SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY, an inspirational leader, and we resolve to honor his life through our strong advocacy for comprehensive healthcare reform. Sr. Catherine Pinkerton's reflection about Sen. Kennedy.

NETWORK is grateful for the call to social justice in Pope Benedict XVI’s new encyclical, Caritas in Veritate, which says we must place the common good and concern for people in poverty at the center of new global economic systems. He also reminds us that “justice is inseparable from charity, and intrinsic to it.” (6)

• Read our Platform for the Common Good and the 1-page summary. Spanish versions of the Plataforma and sumario are also available.

• See the video of Sr. Catherine Pinkerton's closing benediction on August 27, 2008 at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

• Do you wonder if government efforts to help families in trouble can work? Here is one example of the impact of economic stimulus funding. And here are other stories showing why the needs are so great.

• People leaving prison face enormous obstacles as they attempt to reenter society as productive citizens. This can lead to more crime and more suffering. Learn more about this critical issue that is too often ignored.

More About Our Issue Agenda

• CLICK HERE FOR NETWORK'S COMPLETE ISSUE AGENDA.

• Read more about NETWORK's issues in our award-winning magazine, the Connection.

Also of interest

• Associate Program

• 2008 Voting Record

• 2008 Year End Report: NETWORK's Achievements and Progress