Washington, D.C., attorney Robert Bennett was part of the 13-member board of prominent lay Catholics appointed by the U.S. Catholic bishops to investigate the sexual abuse crisis. He chaired the research committee that interviewed some 100 victims, psychiatrists, theologians, seminary heads and church officials and prepared the report on causes of abuse.

The Muslim Public Affairs Council works for Muslim participation in civic life. It works to cultivate leadership in young Muslims and encourage a sense of ownership over their religious and national identity as Americans. The group’s $1.1 million budget includes no overseas funding. It has offices in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles and has several […]

The Council on American-Islamic Relations says it is the largest advocacy group for Muslims in the U.S. It advocates for Muslims on issues related to civil liberties and justice. Contact communications director Ibrahim Hooper in Washington, D.C.

The American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections promotes civic equality for Muslims and their participation in the American political process. It is an umbrella association of 11 Muslim American groups. Contact Salim Akhtar.

Many cities and states have enacted laws that target homeless people. Read “A Dream Denied: The Criminalization of Homelessness in the United States,” a January 2006 report by the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty.

Read “What will it take to end homelessness?” an Oct. 1, 2001, report from the Urban Institute that includes facts and causes of homelessness.

Read a transcript of the Urban Institute’s Oct. 4, 2005, panel on homelessness after Hurricane Katrina.

The Africa Faith and Justice Network advocates for responsible U.S. relations with Africa from a Catholic perspective.

Evangelicals for Darfur was a campaign by 20 prominent progressive and conservative evangelical leaders to bring an end to the killing in Darfur. It was organized by Sojourners/Call to Renewal, led by the Rev. Jim Wallis, in partnership with the Save Darfur Coalition. Contact Tim King, Chief Communications Officer.