Category Archives: Human Rights

Poverty Grows in the Suburbs

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From The Philadelphia Inquirer, By Alfred Lubrano, May 20, 2013 A new study shows poverty in the region is increasing faster in the suburbs than in Phila. But the suburbs on both sides of the Delaware River are becoming steadily … Continue reading →

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Protect Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Center for the Victims of Torture (http://www.cvt.org/): With comprehensive immigration reform getting serious consideration in Washington, we are working to make sure deserving refugees and asylum seekers are not forgotten. Please contact your Senators today and urge them … Continue reading →

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Call for Justice in Civil and Human Rights—January 30, Conference call

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (http://www.civilrights.org): Please join The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights for our first Calling for Justice national conference call of the year: The Next Chapter: Civil and Human Rights Priorities … Continue reading →

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Ai Weiwei Film Screening & Potluck–January 24, Pittsburgh

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Sandy Strauss

From the Thomas Merton Center (http://www.thomasmertoncenter.org/): Thursday, January 24 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Thomas Merton Center, 5129 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224 On Thursday, January 24th, Mr. Nima, a Chinese activist in Pittsburgh will play the award-winning documentary Ai … Continue reading →

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Historic Court Ruling: CIA’s Rendition Program Clear Case of ‘Torture’

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Sandy Strauss

Published on Thursday, December 13, 2012 by Common Dreams Court’s verdict a ‘comprehensive condemnation of the worst aspects of the post-9/11 war on terror tactics’ – Beth Brogan, staff writer In what is hoped to be a seminal legal ruling, the … Continue reading →

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Stop Human Trafficking—November 10, Aston

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Sandy Strauss

Saturday, November 10, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A symposium sponsored by the Advocacy Committee of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia LOCATION Our Lady of Angels Convent is located at 609 S. Convent Road, Aston, PA, on your right. … Continue reading →

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Americans in Struggle Film Series—Philadelphia

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Sandy Strauss

From the Philadelphia Unemployment Project (http://www.philaup.org/): Film series presenting some of the great battles for justice and equality in American history Tuesdays 6 pm- 112 N. Broad St. 2nd Floor, Philadelphia Refreshments from 5:30- Brief discussion following the film Stonewall … Continue reading →

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Congressional Hearing on Solitary Confinement

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Sandy Strauss

From the Campaign for Youth Justice (posted at http://www.campaignforyouthjusticeblog.org/2012/06/congressional-hearing-on-solitary.html): On Tuesday, June 19, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), the Senate’s Assistant Majority Leader, chaired a hearing entitled “Reassessing Solitary Confinement: The Human Rights, Fiscal, and Public Safety Consequences.” This Congressional hearing, the first-ever … Continue reading →

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PathWays PA’s Financial Resource Guide

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Sandy Strauss

From PathWays PA (http://www.pathwayspa.org): PathWays PA has recently updated our popular Financial Resource Guide.  This Guide lists programs that individuals and families can use to help stretch their incomes and make ends meet. We have information on programs in Pennsylvania … Continue reading →

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