“At a time of division and despair, Linda Seger reminds us of essential human values shared by all: humanity, respect and ensuring a better, safer world for our children. This book builds a bridge for people with different political and religious beliefs.” – Congressman Steve Israel (2001-2017)

In this provocative and insightful book, Jesus Rode A Donkey: Why Millions of Christians Are Democrats (Clovercroft Publishing May5th, Trade Paperback, 253 pages, ISBN: 978-1950892143, $16.99), author Dr. Linda Seger, a theologian and a Quaker, explores what it means to be a Christian and a Democrat as we approach a sure-to-be historic 2020 election.

“Being Christian and a Democrat are not mutually exclusive,”asserts Seger, Th.D. “My book reveals the close relationship between Democratic policy and Jesus’ teachings and the many ways in which the values Jesus espouses in the Bible correspond to the values Democrats call their own.”

The idea that American Christians vote strictly Republican crumbles as readers peruse Seger’s careful study of both parties’ platforms. Jesus Rode A Donkey reminds the reader that Jesus and the prophets had a radical, progressive message that calls individuals and nations to feed the hungry, help the poor,heal the sick, free the oppressed, and to love our enemies. The Democrats embrace these values.

“The public needs to understand that Republicans do not have the corner on Christ,” says Dr. Seger. “They have actually lost their moral authority and moral compass since 2016 by not speaking out against unchristian, immoral behavior from our government.”

If you’re unsure about which party and which policies best express your values, perhaps this book will bring you some clarity about who you are, what you believe as a citizen of our country and of our world, and what actions you can take to help create a society that is an expression of God’s grace, the love of Christ, and the manifestation of the Holy Spirit.

Seger, Th.D., holds three master’s degrees, as well as a Th.D. in theology and drama. She is the author of 16 books and has given seminars and speeches in 33 countries around the world. Raised a 1950s Republican and a Lutheran, her political and religious evolution led her to become a Democrat and a Quaker.She is a born-again Christian, was a fundamentalist and evangelical for several years. In one way or another, she has been associated with the Southern Baptists, United Church of Christ, Lutheran, Methodist and Presbyterian churches. She serves on the board of Christian Democrats in America. She has also been a county caucus chair and has served as a delegate for the Colorado county and state Democratic Convention.

Dr. Seger believes our nation is in the midst of a moral crisis, and notes that Democrats of late have been more willing to speak up about their faith and have been more willing to look at the crisis in our government through their moral and ethical faith perspectives.

Jesus Rode A Donkey is a well-researched, soul-searching, and clear-eyed look at America’s Christian values and how they impact policy. It also makes a strong case that the Democratic platform clearly reflects Christian values.

For more information, please visit www.jesusrodeadonkey.com

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Gale Arnot Brewer (born September 6, 1951) is a member of the New York City Council.  She is a Democrat representing the Upper West Side and the northern part of Clinton in Manhattan. On September 10, 2013, she won the Democratic primary for Manhattan Borough President, taking nearly 40% of the vote in a tight 4-way race.^[1][2] The New York City general election will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.

Contents

• 1 Career
• 2 Committee work
• 3 Family
• 4 See also
• 5 References
• 6 External links

Career

Brewer completed her undergraduate work at Columbia University and Bennington College. She then earned an MPA degree from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. From 1975-1978, Brewer served as director of scheduling for Mary Anne Krupsak, the former Lieutenant Governor of New York. From 1978-1990, she was chief of staff to then-New York City Council member Ruth Messinger. From 1990-1994, Brewer was director of the New York City Office of Federal Relations in New York in the administration of David Dinkins. From 1994-1998, she was Deputy Public Advocate for Intergovernmental Affairs under Mark J. Green.^[2] Brewer then served as Project Manager for the NYC Nonprofits Project and worked with the Telesis Corporation, a private firm that builds affordable housing. She was a member of Manhattan’s Community Board 7 and Chair of the New York State chapter of the National Women’s Political Caucus.^[2] In 2000, she was cited by the New York Daily News as #20 of “50 New Yorkers to Watch”.^[3] Brewer began serving on the New York City Council in 2002. In each re-election vote in 2003, 2005, and 2009, she received over 80% of the votes cast.^[2] Term limits prevent Brewer from again running for the City Council. In February 2013 Brewer announced she would run for Manhattan Borough President.^[4] On September 10, 2013 she won the Democratic primary, taking nearly 40% of the vote in a tight 4-way race.^[5] Brewer has helped to pass legislation protecting domestic workers, establishing the Broadband Advisory Committee, establishing an electronic death registration system and requiring New York City publications to be made available via the Internet, as well as two bills aimed at eliminating graffiti and unwanted stickers^[2]

Committee work

Brewer chaired the Select Committee on Technology in Government (now the Committee on Technology) from 2002-2009^[2] and remains a member of that committee.^[6] In June 2004, in conjunction with a graduate student Digital Opportunities Team at CUNY Hunter College departments of Urban Affairs and Planning supervised by Professor Lisa Tolliver,^[7]the committee published a study and recommendations titled Expanding Digital Opportunity in New York City Public Schools: Profiles of Innovators and Leaders Who Make a Difference.^[8] The report was one of numerous initiatives and events implemented by the Select Committee, which included roundtables, conferences, hearings, and collaborative partnerships.^[6][9][10] Brewer currently chairs the Committee on Governmental Operations.^[2] Other committees on which Council Member Brewer serves include: Aging; Finance; General Welfare, Higher Education; Housing & Buildings; Mental Health; Technology; Transportation; and Waterfronts. In addition, she co-chairs the Manhattan Delegation, sits on the Council’s Budget Negotiating Team, and is a member of the Rules Committee Working Group.^[2] In addition, Brewer was a member of the New York State Universal Broadband Initiative’s Digital Literacy and Community Outreach Action Team and served as a member of the New York State Attorney General’s Real Estate Working Group/Subcommittee on Enforcement and Mediation, the Foundation Center Library Advisory Committee, and the Information Technology and Communications Committee of the National League of Cities.^[2] Currently, Brewer is a member of the Board of Directors of the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee; she also sits on Advisory Committees to John Jay College of Criminal Justice and William E. Macaulay Honors College. Gale also sits on the New York Academy of Medicine‘s Age-Friendly Board.^[2]

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