Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Post-Election Webinar: Looking Ahead



Looking Ahead: What do the 2014 elections mean for those still waiting for poverty relief?


Join faith leaders for an analysis of the 2014 midterm elections and hear the key takeaways for anti-poverty advocacy. With featured speakers:



Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson; Director; Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness

Barbara Weinstein; Associate Director, Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism

Eric Mitchell; Director of Government Relations; Bread for the World




Thursday, November 20th
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST

Register at www.rac.org/calls




Who won, who lost, and other key takeaways from the 2014 mid-term elections.
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Are there new potential anti-poverty champions?
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What are the top priorities for the new Congress starting in January?
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What are the threats and opportunities for the programs that lift people out of poverty?
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How can the faith community shape their anti-poverty agenda to respond to a changing Congress?