Thread by @sr_simone

If you’re a new Twitter follower, welcome! I’m Sr. Simone, a Sister of Social Service and Executive Director of @NETWORKLobby (organizers of #NunsontheBus) since 2004. NETWORK has been around much longer -- it was founded nearly 50 years ago by a group of 47 Catholic Sisters

I am a lobbyist, and a lawyer. That’s what NETWORK was founded to do - lobby for more just federal policies. I’m proud to lobby on Capitol Hill with other faith partners b/c if we’re not in Congressional offices, then the wealthy & powerful continue deciding our nation’s policies

Every day I’m honored to continue this work, in the spirit of NETWORK's founding Sisters. Some call me a radical for believing -- and saying publicly -- that our Catholic faith encompasses multitude of issues, but

I’ve traveled across the country and met so many people harmed by our economy’s inequality, our political system’s heartlessness, and our society’s judgement and exclusion. I hold each of these stories in my heart and they drive our advocacy at NETWORK

A few weeks ago, NETWORK made an unprecedented statement opposing President Donald Trump’s reelection. While each voter is called to discern who they will vote for, we cannot be silent knowing the grave moral danger Trump’s reelection poses for our nation. networklobby.org/news/catholic-…

If you find the current political situation in the United States distressing, the answer is not giving up; the answer is to turn towards this trouble. We need everyone to envision a new future that cares for all in our nation, and help spread that vision to others

We can do this! We can create a society that supports the 100%. Where Black Lives Matter, immigrants are welcome, and all are cared for! Join us at NETWORK in doing the work of transforming our society: networklobby.org/connect/

And if you’d like to learn more about me, You can read my first book “A Nun on the Bus” and order my new book “Hunger for Hope” from @OrbisBooks indiebound.org/book/978006227… orbisbooks.com/hunger-for-hop…