Addressing an agenda item in relation to schools, COPS / Metro Alliance helped pass a $515 million school bond measure, with over 300 leaders walking neighborhoods in the fall. They are now working with the school board to ensure that they implement an effective citizen oversight committee.

by Leah Mundell, Roxana de Niz, Rom Coles, & Gerald Wood; "Interfaith Council Works for Civility," Arizona Daily Sun

by Jeannie Kever, "A Call to Action on Immigration: Local Religious Leaders Hopeful for Reform, Despite Political Climate," Houston Chronicle

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by Dan Johnson, "Vehicle Seizures from Unlicensed Drivers Drop in Petaluma," Petaluma Argus Courier

After a prolonged fight, AMOS leaders succeeded in establishing a free pre-natal care clinic for uninsured women in an underserved county North of Des Moines. The ambulatory clinic will be staffed with volunteer medical personnel and focus on neighborhoods with the least access to affordable healthcare.

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by Mark Waller, "Critics Say Admissions Inquiry into Jefferson Parish Stops Short," The Times Picayune

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by Greta Huls, ""Ecumenical Services Comfort Hundreds," Episcopal Diocese of Arizona

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by Tamarind Phinisee, "New Leader Taking the Reins at San Antonio Education Partnership," San Antonio Business Journal

by Veronica Flores-Paniagua, "Bond Oversight Panel Needs to be Strong Watchdog," San Antonio Express-News

by Mark Hunter, "Bridging Differences, The Advocate