In response to protests in Pennsylvania and around the country to hold police accountable, Pennsylvania’s state legislature has responded by trying to expand the role of secrecy in government. To vote NO on House Bill 27, click this link. Photo via Thomas … Continued
The Nation Philadelphia City Councilwoman Helen Gym writes, “In Philadelphia, we have learned a thing or two about beating back a top-down, anti-public school agenda. From our experiences, we’ve learned how to build a movement that will not only hold … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-03-10/climate-change-air-quality/scientists-say-epas-pruitt-wrong-on-global-warming/a56798-1 March 10, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A 2009 EPA endangerment finding declared carbon dioxide pollution a danger to human health. (Riffsyphon1024/Wikimedia Commons) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Scientists reacted strongly … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently finalized standards that address climate change and put an end to wasteful leaks, venting and flaring of natural gas and dangerous pollutants, wasting fewer natural resources – and … Continued
From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (http://www.housingalliancepa.org/): Reducing funding for Federal Programs harms the people currently being assisted by these resources. If funding does not increase, elderly, families and those with disabilities who receive rental vouchers would be cost burdened, and … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center today released a complete analysis of Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed 2017-18 budget. The full report can be downloaded here. “Governor Wolf’s budget proposal is … Continued
The real reasons people suffer poverty don’t reflect well on the United States. The Washington Post By Stephen Pimpare March 8 at 4:20 PM Stephen Pimpare is the author of “A People’s History of Poverty in America” and the forthcoming “Ghettos, Tramps, … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): While everyone is focused on the horrible things happening in Washington, we wanted to make sure you don’t miss what’s going on in Harrisburg. The gun lobby and their army of guns everywhere for everyone legislators are … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): March 2017 | Jessica Gehr and Suzanne Wikle Untreated illness can make it hard to work. Health insurance is a key work support and tool that provides working-age adults with access to care that helps them get … Continued