From Conservation Voters of PA (http://www.conservationpa.org): Pipelines are a threat to our environment in so many ways, but there’s something we can do about it. Let Governor Wolf know we want our air, water and lands protected from the damage … Continued
From the Pew Research Center (http://www.pewresearch.org/): Jews, Catholics continue to receive warmest ratings, atheists and Muslims move from cool to neutral WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 15, 2017) – On the heels of a contentious election year in which partisan politics increasingly … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): Members of the House of Representatives are taking a short break from their crusade to make our air and water dirtier to make it easier to kill bear cubs and wolf pups on national wildlife refuges. … Continued
Posted at http://www.chn.org/2017/02/15/15061/#.WKXd828rIdU By Lecia Imbery February 15, 2017 The first recess period for the new Congress begins this Saturday, Feb. 18, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 26. Several of CHN’s members and friends have put together resources for advocates to … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (http://www.paimmigrant.org): Starting on the first day of the 2017-18 legislative session, Pennsylvania legislators began introducing bills targeting immigrant and refugee communities. Many state legislators believe that because both President Trump and Senator Toomey … Continued
By: Samantha Melamed Published: February 12, 2017 At age 35, Jermaine Myers has spent most of his adult life incarcerated. The cycle started when he was 16, charged with armed robbery as an adult. He got out at age 21 … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-02-15/environment/environmental-groups-challenge-pipeline-permits/a56421-1 February 15, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The Mariner East 2 pipelines would run more than 300 miles through 17 Pennsylvania counties. (Andy Arthur/Flickr) PHILADELPHIA – Environmental groups have … Continued
From Save My Care (https://www.savemycare.org/): Four million. That’s the number of children at risk of losing health coverage if Congress votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act. It’s unacceptable that Congress would risk the wellbeing of so many children and … Continued
From the Latin America Working Group (http://www.lawg.org/): Chocolates are great, but compassion is even better. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’ve compiled a short list of actions you can take today to spread love to those who need it now … Continued
From Make the Road PA (http://www.maketheroadpa.org/): Immigration raids have begun. Last week, ICE started creating terror in immigrant communities across the country rounding up and arresting almost 700 people. These raids are tearing families apart and cause irreparable damage and … Continued