From Project H.O.M.E. (http://www.projecthome.org): Two weeks ago, HUD Secretary Ben Carson said poverty is a “state of mind.” But for the hundreds of people who stood in line overnight on May 31 for a chance at housing, poverty is an … Continued
From the National Immigration Law Center (http://www.nilc.org): Information is power. In these turbulent times, one of the most important tools to help you protect yourself and your loved ones is a solid understanding of your basic rights with law enforcement … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Faith organizations, congregations and partner organizations are holding prayer vigils to recognize so many dads who are facing deportation and could be torn away from their children this Father’s Day. Leading organizations such as Church … Continued
While there is a de facto moratorium on fracking in the Delaware River Watershed, we can’t afford the environmental destruction that fracking would bring to the Delaware River Basin were the moratorium to be lifted. Because of cleanup efforts and … Continued
Lancaster County District Attorney Craig Stedman resorted to fear mongering to push for a mandatory sentencing bill to pass the state Senate. Screenshot via PA Senate. By Elizabeth Randol, Legislative Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania On May 18, … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-06-06/climate-change-air-quality/pa-businesses-condemn-withdrawal-from-paris-climate-accord/a57993-1 June 6, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Renewable energy is generating jobs at five times the rate of overall U.S. job growth. (dfbphotos/Flickr) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Some Pennsylvania business … Continued
Creation Justice Ministries and the National Council of Churches join together in sorrow and lament at President Trump’s announcement that the United States will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. We believe this withdrawal endangers a sustainable future, departs from the … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): Decisions PA legislators make in the upcoming weeks will have a lasting impact on PA’s public school students. From now until June 30th, when the state budget is due, lawmakers will be passing legislation … Continued
From the Interfaith Network on Drone Warfare (https://www.interfaithdronenetwork.org/): NOTE: If you choose to use these in your congregation, please let us know by sending a message to s.strauss@pachurches.org View three new documentaries from the Interfaith Network on Drone Warfare, and … Continued
Pittsburgh, PA. – Just hours after Donald Trump claimed to be represent the voters of Pittsburgh in his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement, Mayor Bill Peduto today announced his support for a goal of … Continued