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Students
promote social justice in nation’s capital
Colleen O’Boyle ‘04
Over 25 students traveled to Washington D.C. on January
30 to lobby a variety of social justice causes to congresspersons from
their respective states. Led by Dr. Susan Toton, the students represented
organizations in the Center for Peace and Justice Education, each asking
for specific legal initiatives.
These groups and proposals include Bread for the World advocating the
Millennium Challenge Account, United Students for Fair Trade opposing
The Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), Villanovans for Peace
supporting the Iraq Security and Stabilization Fund Act, and Villanovans
for Life endorsing the Unborn Victims of Violence Act.
NETWORK, a national, Catholic social justice lobby, sponsored Villanova’s
efforts by providing on-campus training on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
“I'd say the day was a great success,” commented Dr. Toton.
“Senator Arlen Specter's (R-PA) aide, Chris Bradish, said it felt
like an army of Villanova students had descended on Capitol Hill. He said
it spoke well for Villanova that it was investing in developing students'
advocacy skills.”
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