EXCERPT: AB 101 began its career in January as a budget bill, then turned into a measure to eliminate community redevelopment agencies, and in June it was amended again and became an effort to slash in-home care service to seniors and the disabled. On Sept. 2, it was reborn one more time as a bill…
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Capitol Alert: Bill letting child-care providers unionize heads to Jerry Brown
EXCERPT: Assembly Bill 101 cleared the lower house today, 48-23, after a lengthy debate. Republicans argued that unionizing home child care workers would hurt poor families because it would drive up their costs for hiring care. Democrats argued that child care workers deserve a seat at the table in negotiating with the state. Read more:…
New Book Explores Common Origins and Experiences of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity
Abraham had two sons – Ishmael and Isaac. Although they appeared locked in conflict from their earliest years, both were children of promise James Appel, who holds a bachelor’s degree in theology from Andrews University and a doctorate in medicine from Loma Linda University recently completed his latest book, Children of the East: The Spiritual…
California AB 889 Could Be End of Private Babysitting Services
California state Senator Doug LaMalfa writes the following here. The bill is significant enough that we are reprinting his post here. Further analysis of the liberty implications of this billing that could end private babysitting services to follow. Editor ———- Adventures In Babysitting: Nanny State To Sue For Rest Break? By Senator Doug LaMalfa…
Karel Nowak: A Legacy of Religious Liberty (Spectrum Magazine)
Shortly before I left the work at the GC office I had an opportunity to sit down with Karel and ask him what he would say to the person who would replace him.
New York City Council Passes Workplace Religious Freedom Act (Sikhsayaset.net)
EXCERPT: The law, called the “Workplace Religious Freedom Act” by supporters, changes the legal standard by which courts review claims of religious workplace discrimination by public and private city employees. Under current city law, employers are required to make ?reasonable accommodations’ for the religious practices of their employees. However, employers can bypass this requirement by…
Herbert E. Douglass – Red Alert: Hurtling Into Eternity (Book Excerpt)
In his new book, Red Alert: Hurtling Into Eternity, Dr. Herbert E. Douglass connects Bible prophecy with current headlines – increasing natural disasters; appearances of the Virgin Mary; wars and rumors of wars. Prophecies are being fulfilled all around us, reinforcing the belief that time is short, this book will also be available in an…
Understanding World Religions Promo
(Uploaded to YouTube by Adventist Mission) This is a promotion for the DVD Series, Understanding World Religions. It is hosted by Dr. Ganoune Diop, the Director of the Global Mission Study Centers, and now the Seventh-day Adventist Liaison to the United Nations.
Understanding Islam Conference – Ganoune Diop – InFocus Interview
Adventist Church Selects New UN Liaison
From Adventist News Network – The Seventh-day Adventist Church has selected Ganoune Diop, a theologian and multi-linguist, as its new voice at the United Nations. Former mission study centers director will also contribute to IRLA 12 Aug 2011, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States Bettina Krause/IRLA/ANN The Seventh-day Adventist Church has selected Ganoune Diop, a theologian and multi-linguist,…