Paul Benz leaves an imprint on the State of Washington in the influence he has had turning priorities of the state's faith communities into laws that improve lives.
Over his 10 years with the Faith Action Network, he has marched with people in the streets and halls of power related to a $15 minimum wage, farmworker safety, cutting gun violence, addressing climate catastrophes, fighting a Muslim ban, welcoming refugees, declaring that Black lives matter, challenging policies that perpetuate poverty, assuring food security, increasing affordable housing, standing with the voiceless, caring for neighbors, improving health care, reforming immigration policies, caring for children, seniors, women . . . . . .
NIC Molstead Library houses collection on extremism from 1981 to 2006
Four women recognized as 2021 Spokane Human Rights Champions
Take Action Against Hate Awards presented during conference
ADL education leader suggests tools for anti-bias lessons for educators
Human rights groups bring cumulative experience to counter extremism
Global Neighborhood provides training, employment for refugees
EWU's Multicultural Center creates welcoming, safe environment
Women's Hearth creates compassionate space for women downtown
Faith-based organizations challenge climate change at November COP 26
Sounding Board: Episcopal bishop of Spokane shares learnings during COVID
Editorial: We've got to be carefully taught to hate and fear from year to year