Category Archives: Violence

Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by s_strauss

From Sojourners (http://www.sojo.net): By cutting funding for programs that prevent domestic violence and sexual assault by tens of millions of dollars this year, the arbitrary budget cuts known as “sequestration” are making it harder for vulnerable women to get the … Continue reading →

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Urge Your Representative to Cosponsor Expanded Background Checks

Posted on May 8, 2013 by s_strauss

From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): When the Senate voted against expanding background checks that over 90% of Americans support, we told you we weren’t giving up. We need to put pressure on the House to keep the ball rolling. Can you call … Continue reading →

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Support PA Background Check Legislation

Posted on April 23, 2013 by s_strauss

From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Last Thursday, in Bucks County, PA, a man with an active protective from abuse order against him killed his wife and shot a police officer with a rifle. How did this man get a gun? Currently, in … Continue reading →

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Join a Discussion on Gun Violence in America—March 27, Philadelphia

Posted on March 21, 2013 by s_strauss

From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Physicians for Social Responsibility and CeaseFire PA will hold a discussion on Wednesday, March 27 beginning on 7PM at the Friends Center located at 1501 Cherry St. in Philadelphia. Speakers will focus on the public health and social crisis that … Continue reading →

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Heeding God’s Call Upcoming Events

Posted on March 21, 2013 by s_strauss

From Heeding God’s Call (http://www.heedinggodscall.org): Saturday, March 23 (rain date, March 24): “Memorial to the Lost” Tee Shirt Exhibit Installation and Dedication Vernon Park in Germantown, 5818 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia Installation: 1 PM; Dedication: 2pm Note on above: This is the … Continue reading →

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Urge PA Senators to Support Comprehensive Package on Gun Violence

Posted on March 21, 2013 by s_strauss

From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Breaking news on Tuesday reported that Senate leader Harry Reid won’t push for a vote on a comprehensive gun violence prevention bill in the Senate. There is no way we can let that happen. Without a vote, … Continue reading →

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Heeding God’s Call Annual Good Friday Vigil–March 29, Philadelphia

Posted on March 15, 2013 by s_strauss

From Heeding God’s Call (http://www.heedinggodscall.org): Please join us in observing Good Friday at a city-wide, ecumenical service to: Worship in prayer, music, scripture and the word. Remember the suffering and violence of Good Friday and grieve for those killed by … Continue reading →

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Say No to House Substitute for Senate’s Bipartisan VAWA

Posted on February 27, 2013 by s_strauss

From the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights (http://www.civilrights.org): Please call your U.S. House member (202-224-3121) and urge him/her to Vote NO on the House Republican substitute for the bi-partisan Senate VAWA bill (S.47; http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s47). The House bill intentionally … Continue reading →

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Tell Pennsylvania Legislators of Your Support for Gun Violence Prevention

Posted on February 26, 2013 by s_strauss

From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Across Pennsylvania, our elected leaders are getting a message that’s false, misleading, and dangerous. They’re hearing from the NRA. That’s because the NRA just mobilized to put pressure on our leaders to stop the progress gun violence … Continue reading →

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Concealed Carry Loophole Closed; Support More Common Sense Gun Violence Prevention Efforts

Posted on February 22, 2013 by s_strauss

From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Our movement scored a huge victory — and it shows we have the attention of our leaders and the momentum to make change. Our new Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced that the notorious loophole that allowed … Continue reading →

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