From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): You may know that FAMM has for years been sharply critical of how poorly compassionate release works. Compassionate release — sometimes known as geriatric or medical parole — is supposed to allow very sick … Continued
Photo Requests from Solitary (PRFS) is an activist art project that offers support to people living in long-term solitary confinement, while affirming their humanity and creativity. The project is an artistic collaboration transcending prison walls and a tool for educating … Continued
Pennsylvania Voice (PA Voice) seeks a talented leader for our Project Director position. Candidates should have successful experience managing groups of people to work together on shared goals and outcomes. The Project Director will manage relationships with partners and allies, … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Let me tell you a story about Deborah, a Ugandan mom who was resettled in Ohio and is separated from her 3 daughters and 12-year-old son. Her petitions to reunify her family were approved by … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/human_needs_report/chn-negotiations-final-tax-bill-hit-snags/#.Wi7t4VWnEdU December 11, 2017 House and Senate leaders were expected to release this week a merged tax bill that works out the differences in the versions previously passed by the House and Senate, but the latest reports are … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): Your help is needed NOW! The harmful Senate and House tax bills are now in conference to seek agreement on a common bill that can pass in both houses. We are seeking to keep … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): Late on Friday afternoon, the Senate Education Committee published online that it will be meeting on Tuesday, December 12th at 10:30 am in Room 8E-A in the East Wing of the Harrisburg Capitol to … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/12/06/two-months-after-nations-deadliest-mass-shooting-gop-house-passes-dangerous-bill Published on Wednesday, December 06, 2017 by Common Dreams “If this bill becomes law, the body count of innocent victims killed by concealed carry permit holders will only rise.” By Julia Conley, staff writer People scramble for … Continued
From the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (http://www.itep.org/): The House passed its “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” November 16th and the Senate passed its version December 2nd. Both bills would raise taxes on many low- and middle-income families in … Continued
BCTV | Posted: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 8:03 pm League of Women Voters Presents (Berks County TV) hosts Kadida Kenner from Why Courts Matter Pennsylvania, who gives information on how federal judges are picked (with Jenn Hanf). http://www.bctv.org/videos/league-of-women-voters-presents/html_e846e9f9-3a16-5386-bb9e-3fe203a934d6.html