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Would you like to become an editor or blogger on the Christian justice issues you feel most passionate about? UrbanMinistry.org is launching our Volunteer Channel Editor/Blogger program which will enable you to gain exposure to our audience of over 100,000 visitors each month. Think of it like your own newspaper that is devoted to the topic you feel most passionate about (see Environmental Justice Channel). To find out more:

Red Cross Disaster Fund is Depleted

Red Cross Disaster Relief (Vidiot, flickr)After responding to 30 mid-size disasters in the past 2 months, the national Red Cross disaster fund is depleted, and the organization is taking out loans to pay for Midwest flood relief.

Congress Moving to Remove "Widow Penalty"

Widow Grieving (Surviving Spouses Against Deportation)Under current U.S. law, spouses of American citizens are being denied citizenship if their spouse died before their application could be processed. Surviving Spouses Against Deportation is working to raise Congressional support for HR 6034, a bill to end this unjustifiable practice.

Ballot Stealing in Zimbabwe Caught on Video

Mugabe's Ballot-Stealing Caught on VideoAs Zimbabwe's post-election crisis continues, the Guardian has released the first-ever video of how Mugabe rigs the national elections.

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Network of HandsTechMission is looking for a Program Coordinator for its TechMission Corps urban ministry internship program for this fall.

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