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Economy Special Focus

More Connected Than We Think

Jim Wallis | Posted 04.05.2009 | Living

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Jim Wallis

While we evaluate our own response, our local churches' response, and our government's response to this economic crisis -- we must remember that we are more connected than we think.

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An Involuntary Lent

Jim Wallis | Posted 04.05.2009 | Politics

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Jim Wallis

While I support the president's budget, it does not bring Easter morning to the country.

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The Best Thing for the Economy, the Right Thing for the Poor

Jim Wallis | Posted 03.15.2009 | Politics

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Jim Wallis

The stars have now aligned in the midst of this economic crisis, and it is precisely the time to address the urgent issues of poverty in America.

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Davos: A Better Question Than 'How Long Will the Crisis Last?'

Jim Wallis | Posted 02.28.2009 | Business

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Jim Wallis

The question we should be asking is how this global economic crisis will change us -- all of us, in the way we think, decide things, and even do business.

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Automakers: Apology Accepted

Jim Wallis | Posted 01.11.2009 | Business

Read More: Market, Leadership, Greed, Leaders, Trust, Gm, Economic Crisis, Mortgage Backed Securities, Ford, Green, Compensation, Congress, Employee, Apology, Business, Corporations, Transparency, Automakers, Chrysler, Bailout, Stock, Sin, Big Three, Economy Special Focus, Detroit, Auto Bailout, Financial Crisis, Business News
Jim Wallis

If we are honest with ourselves, we realize that the very mistakes the leadership of GM, Chrysler, and Ford have made are all too recognizable in ourselves -- even if there are drastic differences of scale.

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