Campaign finance reform
The Dollars and Democracy Project, launched in February, as the first interfaith initiative on campaign finance reform (CTA News, April), has now conducted over 250 discussion groups in churches across Illinois and Ohio. Sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee and peace/justice offices of Chicago, Cincinnati and Cleveland dioceses, the project has also run larger town hall forums of 75 to 500 people in those three cities. Result? "A whole new set of people is now pushing local, state and federal officials for comprehensive reforms to bring honesty and fairness back to our political process," says Maureen Kelleher, Dollars and Democracy assistant coordinator in Chicago. Next step? To share knowledge and passion for reform with parishes and religious groups in other cities and states. Call Maureen Kelleher at 312 427-2533.

Oppose child labor
"Caution: Children at Work" is a six-page study/action guide exploring child labor, its often tragic consequences, and responses by people of faith to the issue. Lots of action ideas. Produced by Church World Service Office on Global Education, in Baltimore, Md. 410 727-6106.

Order copies (pre-pay .30 each, 4/$1) from CWS, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart IN 46515-0968

Ad lib department

Someone collected these actual ads from newspapers and shared them on the Internet:

Auto repair service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you'll never go anywhere again.

Our experienced Mom will care for your child. Fenced yard, meals and smacks included.

Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children.

Three-year old teacher needed for pre-school. Experience preferred.

Mixing bowl designed to please a cook with round bottom for efficient beating.

Tired of cleaning yourself? Let me do it.

Wanted: Man to take care of cow that doesn't smoke or drink.