Faith, Policy, and the Environment: Interview with Delegate Alfonso Lopez
Delegate Alfonso Lopez lives in Arlington, where he’s served in Virginia and federal politics for nearly 20 years as an Obama Administration political appointee and a Kaine Administration cabinet-level appointee. Del. Lopez founded and is chair of the Virginia Environment & Renewable Energy Caucus. Del. Lopez has a background in environmental law and has… Read more »
To Garden by Kathryn House
Tending a 3 raised-bed garden has changed the way I think about food. It has given me a lens through which to reflect more broadly on community, justice, faith, and hope. To garden invites me to consider being governed by its rhythms. This steady beat brings my tendency to rush without reflecting to a halt…. Read more »
11th Congressional District Statement
This week, we asked the candidate for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District to describe his plans to protect creation. The candidate (and Democratic incumbent) is Gerry Connolly, who runs unopposed this election season. We asked Congressman Connolly to respond to this question: People of faith value stewardship of the earth and compassion for those who will… Read more »
8th Congressional district statements
This week, we asked the candidates for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District to describe their plans to protect creation. The candidates are Don Beyer, the Democratic incumbent, and Charles Hernick, the Republican challenger. We asked the candidates to respond to this question: People of faith value stewardship of the earth and compassion for those who will… Read more »