President Trump and some of the nation's richest people are working together: massive political contributions in exchange for low taxes and minimal government oversight of corporations. Reducing poverty isn't on the MAGA agenda. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/trump-a... #Elections #EndPoverty

Trump and His Billionaire Donors

The U.S. economy is extremely and increasingly divided between the rich and the rest of the population. Half the economy is owned by 10% of the population. Most Americans say they can afford little be...

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New edition of the "Poverty Abolitionists" newsletter is out. Read the latest edition here: bit.ly/44OV5Jd And subscribe at Davidbeckmann.net/newsletter #PovertyAbolitionists #EndPoverty

Dear Friends, This newsletter goes to about 400 people. I haven’t met all of you, but I see you as my friends and coworkers. I’m confident that most of you have read Poverty Abolitionists and that som...

Dear Friends, This newsletter goes to about 400 people. I haven’t met all of you, but I see you as my friends and coworkers. I’m confident that most of you have read Poverty Abolitionists and that som...

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The Senate’s decisions in the coming days will have real consequences for democracy, hunger and poverty, and the direction of our country. If you’re able, please contact your senators (see graphic): I’ve written more about these issues on my blog here lnkd.in/eFr3_iRh #ProtectDemocracy

If you've read "Poverty Abolitionists", I have a small favor to ask. Would you take a few minutes to leave an honest review on Amazon? Reviews help other readers discover books they might not otherwise find. Thank you for your support. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR4C6DW... #PovertyAbolitionists

Poverty is a solvable problem. Progress isn't automatic. But history shows that when people believe change is possible and work together to achieve it, poverty can be reduced and lives can be transformed. #PovertyAbolitionists #EndPoverty #EconomicJustice #commongood

Listen to my recent conversation with EWG's Ken Cook about the connections between poverty, democracy, and environmental stewardship, and why advocacy still matters. ongoodauthority.substack.com/p/defending-... #poverty #environment #democracy #advocacy

Defending our democracy: Advocacy still works

A conversation with Rev. David Beckmann on ending hunger and defending democracy.

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A healthy democracy depends on citizens who can distinguish truth from disinformation. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/democra... #ProtectDemocracy #FreePress #PovertyAbolitionists #endpoverty

Democracy Needs a Free Press

Last Sunday, my wife and I attended our church's Democracy Circle, where journalist William Roberts shared the presentation below. It traces Donald Trump's relationship with the media—from the New Yor...

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As we celebrate the Fourth of July, it's worth remembering that the Declaration of Independence affirms the equal dignity and rights of every person. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/pope-le... #4thofJuly #PopeLeo #PovertyAbolitionists

Pope Leo on AI, World Hunger, and the 4th of July

Pope Leo XIV has recently made statements on artificial intelligence, world hunger, and the 4th of July. In each case, he stressed respect for human dignity, grounded in God’s love for all people, as ...

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The consequences of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" are no longer hypothetical. It has already had a big impact on struggling families. If we care about reducing poverty and strengthening democracy, we need to pay attention. www.cbpp.org/blog/familie... #PovertyAbolitionists #EndPoverty

Families Across U.S. Feeling Pain as Anniversary of 2025 Republican Reconciliation Law Approaches

The Republicans’ harmful megabill was enacted on July 4, 2025. As the law’s one-year anniversary approaches, families across the U.S. are beginning to experience the harms many warned that the...

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My friend Jim Wallis and I have worked together on issues of poverty, faith, and justice for decades. Check out our recent conversation on the politics of poverty. #JimWallisPodcast #PovertyAbolitionists #faith

David Beckmann on Poverty Abolition, Faith, and the Trump Backlash

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Today, I’m at @bread4theworld.bsky.social's 2026 Advocacy Summit. Later today, many of us will meet with members of Congress to urge support for nutrition and health programs that help people here in the U.S. and around the world. Join us from where you are! go.bread.org/page/98821/a...

Join me and hundreds of advocates across the country for Bread for the World's #DayofAction on June 10. Hundreds of advocates will be meeting with Congress in Washington, while others across the country will be taking action from home. www.davidbeckmann.net/post/bread-f... #EndHunger #EndPoverty

Bread for the World’s Day of Action: Next Wednesday, June 10

This is a busy month for Congress, including decisions on a number of issues that are important to people struggling with poverty. From the July 4 holiday to the November elections, most members of Co...

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Grateful to my friend Maurice A. Bloem for the opportunity to talk about #poverty, why it persists, and what it will take to build the political will to end it. Poverty is not inevitable. We just need to organize a little give-a-damn. Listen: walktalklisten.podbean.com #Podcast #EndPoverty

Great news this morning! Poverty Abolitionists is now the #1 book in Amazon's poverty category. Thank you to everyone who has supported this project. The book is available in hardcover, e-book and audiobook formats. www.amazon.com/Poverty-Abol... #EndPoverty #PovertyAbolitionists

Faith, power, and the fight against poverty—@d-beckmann.bsky.social unpacks it all in this ‪@publisherswkly.bsky.social Q&A. Read more: https://bit.ly/42QBFm9 #BookSky #Religion @bloomsburyrs.bsky.social

Fighting Poverty and a ‘Rogue President’: PW Talks with David Beckmann

In Poverty Abolitionists (Bloomsbury), the former leader of Bread for the World aims to spark a movement to confront poverty, a social ill he says “we know how to end.” One key step, he writes, is ele...

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Publication Day is finally here. In this new blog post, I tell the story of how "Poverty Abolitionists" developed, what I learned while writing it, and my hopes for what this book can contribute in this moment. Read it here: www.davidbeckmann.net/post/publica... #PovertyAbolitionists #bookrelease

Publication Day

I’ve had May 28 marked on my calendar for months. Today my publisher, Bloomsbury, has released my book, Poverty Abolitionists. This blog post tells the story of how this book came about and what I hop...

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It is almost time. If you can’t make it in person for the official launch of Poverty Abolitionists tonight at Politics and Prose, you can join the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/MvbumKm... 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT #PovertyAbolitionists #livestream

Author Talk: David Beckmann — Poverty Abolitionists

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I can't wait to be a part of this event at @politicsprose.bsky.social bookstore on Tuesday 5/26 at 7pm EDT. Please join us in person or on the livestream!

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Join me and Adam Russell Taylor at Politics and Prose on Tuesday, May 26, to discuss Poverty Abolitionists: Faith, Activism, and Hope for Difficult Times. See you at 7 pm EDT at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Or @politicsprose livestream: www.youtube.com/live/MvbumKm...

We’re just days away from #PovertyAbolitionists reaching bookstores. I recently spoke with @porchlightbooks.bsky.social about why I wrote this book, what gives me hope, and why I believe we know much more about reducing poverty than many people realize. www.porchlightbooks.com/blogs/interv...

A Q&A with David Beckmann, Author of Poverty Abolitionists

A bold, inspiring call to end poverty in our lifetime through proven strategies and renewed spiritual commitment.

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In #PovertyAbolitionists, I argue that poverty persists not because we lack resources, but because we often lack the commitment to build systems that protect human dignity. The consequences of indifference are measured in human lives. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/b...

Catastrophe Is Emerging in the World’s Most Vulnerable Places

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Join me and Adam Russell Taylor at Politics and Prose on Tuesday, May 26, to discuss Poverty Abolitionists: Faith, Activism, and Hope for Difficult Times. See you at 7 pm EDT at 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Or @politicsprose livestream: www.youtube.com/live/MvbumKm...

Author Talk: David Beckmann — Poverty Abolitionists

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I spoke about faith, partisan politics, and what gives me hope with Publishers Weekly. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #PovertyAbolitionists #endpoverty #faith

Fighting Poverty and a ‘Rogue President’: PW Talks with David Beckmann

In Poverty Abolitionists (Bloomsbury), the former leader of Bread for the World aims to spark a movement to confront poverty, a social ill he says “we know how to end.” One key step, he writes, is ele...

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The publisher has already sold 2,000 copies! Join the growing conversation about ending poverty and building hope in difficult times. Order your copy of #PovertyAbolitionists. #endpoverty

The most urgent chapter of my forthcoming book, "Poverty Abolitionists", is about elections. In this new post, I share why I believe people of faith and conscience need to become more politically engaged in the months ahead. #PovertyAbolitionists #Midterms www.davidbeckmann.net/post/what-i-...

What I’ve Learned About Elections

The most urgent chapter of my forthcoming book, Poverty Abolitionists, is about elections.  I worked in a bipartisan way for most of my life. When I made political contributions, I divided them betwee...

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📆 Tues., May 26, 7:00pm (EST) 🔗 https://bit.ly/4db4Shx Join author @d-beckmann.bsky.social at @politicsprose.bsky.social as he discusses his new book, “Poverty Abolitionists,” and its vision for ending poverty. #BookSky #Religion @bloomsburyrs.bsky.social

Advocating for people in poverty is more difficult now than it has been in the thirty-five years I’ve worked in legislative advocacy. But I’ve also seen that it works—even in this tough political environment. davidbeckmann.net #Advocacy #PovertyAbolitionists

@bread4theworld.bsky.social's NYC dinner was especially strong this year. I was moved by Eugene Cho reflecting on Bread’s impact, even in a tough political moment. I’m also working with Norbert Beatty and Callisa Kirilinko to help share the message of "Poverty Abolitionists". #PovertyAbolitionists

Make room on your shelf. 📚 Browse our newly released books in Religious Studies here: https://bit.ly/4tzYAxE 📚💙 #Religion @bloomsburyrs.bsky.social @profligategrace.bsky.social @d-beckmann.bsky.social

The St. Nicholas Center on Faith and Justice hosted my first event focused on "Poverty Abolitionists" last week. We packed the house with an enthusiastic crowd. Virginia Theological Seminary #PovertyAbolitionists #EndPoverty

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