Next Avenue, November 10, 2017 Food insecurity is an issue for veterans, particularly older veterans. To combat this issue, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently introduced a first-of-its-kind program that will “screen all vets who visit its health care … Continued
The Hill, November 3, 2017 Tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations are once again eclipsing the needs of families struggling to put food on the table. The authors of this op-ed — a pediatrician and health economist at Children’s … Continued
Dr. James Hansen and his granddaughter, Sophie Kivlehan, confront the leaders of the world with the truth of the burden they have placed upon young people. You will find this Climate Matters show, videotaped at COP-23 in Bonn, Germany, to … Continued
Posted at https://www.au.org/blogs/wall-of-separation/changing-the-johnson-amendment-could-shift-billions-of-dollars-from Scroll down for action. Nov 7, 2017 by Rokia Hassanein in Wall of Separation Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee began preliminary discussion over the new tax bill, which includes language that severely weakens the Johnson Amendment, a provision … Continued
Thank you to Rev. Dai Morgan, Executive Director of United Methodist Advocacy in Pennsylvania, and Bishops Peggy Johnson, Jeremiah Park, and Cynthia Moore Koikoi for sharing this important information. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO HAVE A “MINI-CASINO” IN YOUR … Continued
From the PICO National Network (http://www.piconetwork.org): We’re finally seeing positive movement on a potential bi-partisan agreement to re-authorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for the 9 million low-income children who depend on it for their healthcare. Children’s healthcare is … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Please email and/or call your Representative and Senators today to say the proposed tax plans in the House and Senate will hurt low and moderate income persons and families. Go to http://org.salsalabs.com/o/125/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=22523 to … Continued
The United States is the only major democracy that allows politicians to choose their voters by drawing electoral district lines. This is a conflict of interest that undermines the integrity of our elections. There is a solution—and our legislators have … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-11-10/disabilities/most-veterans-caregivers-ineligible-for-benefits/a60222-2 November 10, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window More than 80 percent of those caring for injured veterans are ineligible for Veterans Administration caregiver benefits. (Desiree Palacios/USAF) HARRISBURG, Pa. – … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-11-10/environment/children-sue-to-stop-climate-change/a60222-1 November 10, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A newly-filed lawsuit says rolling back climate protections endangers the lives of future generations. (Pezibear/Pixabay) PITTSBURGH – The federal government is ignoring … Continued