Washington, D.C. – Today, the Trump administration has announced an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, turning our nation’s back on undocumented immigrant youth who are valued members of our communities. The consequences of ending DACA … Continued
From the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (http://www.usglc.org/): Congress just returned to DC after the August recess and they’re making key budget decisions – your Representative needs to hear from you! Protect American Global Leadership: Contact Congress Now at http://www.usglc.org/take-action-1/. Right … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): On Tuesday, September 5, President Trump announced an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, turning our nation’s back on undocumented immigrant youth who are valued members of our communities. DACA … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): This statement can be attributed to CLASP Executive Director Olivia Golden. Washington, DC, September 5, 2017—Today President Trump announced his decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in six months. In so doing, … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Congress and the President need to do their jobs by the end of September, to prevent a government shutdown or default, stabilize health insurance, and provide funds to help with the recovery from … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-09-05/environment/report-proposed-epa-cuts-threaten-health-safety-in-pa/a59291-1 September 5, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window There are 95 Superfund sites in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump’s proposal would cut the cleanup program by 30 percent. (markzvo/Wikimedia Commons) HARRISBURG, … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/09/04/nafta-talks-canada-demands-us-drop-anti-union-right-work-laws Published on Monday, September 04, 2017 by Common Dreams Right to work laws are “a sledgehammer that dilutes worker organization and bargaining, paving the way for lower wages and a host of labor violations” By Jake Johnson, … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/09/04/immigrant-groups-mobilize-combat-trumps-cruel-and-heartless-plan-end-daca Published on Monday, September 04, 2017 by Common Dreams Trump will reportedly end protections for young undocumented immigrants, with a six-month delay By Julia Conley, staff writer Protesters held a March to Defend DACA and Immigrants in … Continued
From the Project on Government Oversight (http://www.pogo.org/): August 28, 2017 Police forces fire tear gas grenades from an armored vehicle in Ferguson, MO, August 17, 2014. (Photo: loavesofbread / Wikimedia Commons) The Trump administration is removing restrictions–including important oversight measures–on a program that puts … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): If you need resources around faith vigils, Rev. Deborah Lee from Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (www.im4humanintegrity.org) has offered up the resources at the following link for a liturgy and order of service. Click … Continued