Posted at http://www.dep.pa.gov/PublicParticipation/OfficeofEnvironmentalJustice/Pages/Listening-Sessions.aspx What environmental justice concerns are most pressing in your community? Do you feel that the current definition of an environmental justice community (20% poverty and/or 30% minority) properly represents the needs of your community and the Commonwealth … Continued
Posted at https://medium.com/@MuslimAdvocates/17-reasons-the-muslim-ban-is-pure-discrimination-and-counting-c83ef34810b2 Despite a mountain of evidence that the Muslim ban executive orders are purpose-built to discriminate against Muslims, the Trump Administration is somehow arguing in court that they’re not. Here are 17 (and counting) pieces of evidence that … Continued
April 2017 includes many opportunities for people to express their concern for the Earth. In the 5th century a religious practice began, known as Rogation Days, prior to Ascension Day, that raised up prayers asking God to bless agricultural practices … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Each year, Creation Justice Ministries offers a resource to help Christian communities pray, learn, and act on a certain issue. This year’s theme is “Environmental Justice with Indigenous Peoples.” The resource includes information about the … Continued
Youth United for Change and the Education Law Center have developed a short survey that we’re asking community members statewide to complete. They would be incredibly appreciative if you could take the survey at link and share the survey with your … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-04-12/environment/report-finding-fixing-gas-leaks-a-win-win-win/a57228-1 April 12, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The oil and gas industry loses $1.3 billion worth of product through emissions each year. (Datu Research) PITTSBURGH – Finding and fixing … Continued
Posted at http://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/04/11/trump-administration-considering-back-door-way-cut-social-security Published on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 by Common Dreams ‘If Trump proposes this Trojan horse, it would be the newest shot in the ongoing Republican war against Social Security’ By Deirdre Fulton, staff writer Social Security Works … Continued
Health Care 4 All PA is a statewide, non-profit organization that has been educating the public about and advocating for comprehensive, universal healthcare for Pennsylvania, utilizing an expanded and Improved Medicare for All model. Health Care 4 All PA has … Continued
Posted at http://thirdandstate.org/2017/april/why-do-rural-legislators-vote-voucher-programs-deliver-no-benefits-their-counties Apr 07, 2017 01:04 pm | Stephen Herzenberg Imagine two Pennsylvania programs that subsidize a mix of the state’s most expensive private schools catering to the very rich plus faith-based instruction hostile to those with different beliefs. … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): This week, President Trump launched missile strikes on a Syrian airbase. He said he did it because he was concerned for the lives of Syrians but his policies say otherwise. If Trump really wants to help … Continued