Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/02/05/supreme-court-blocks-pennsylvania-gops-attempt-restore-gerrymandered-map-2018 Published on Monday, February 05, 2018 by Common Dreams “The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the fundamental right of Pennsylvanians to fair representation—something they have been denied since this gerrymandered map was put in place.” By Jake … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/02/05/decrying-dog-eat-dog-system-poorpeoplescampaign-kicks-40-days-moral-action Published on Monday, February 05, 2018 by Common Dreams “We are witnessing an assault on the poor, on immigrants, on black and brown people, and on the Earth, and we can’t let it happen any longer.” By Jessica … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-02-05/education/hearing-date-set-for-pa-school-funding-suit/a61303-1 February 5, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The lawsuit challenging the adequacy of Pennsylvania’s public school funding was first filed in 2014. (mromerorta/Pixabay) HARRISBURG, Pa. — A lawsuit claiming … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): The Trump administration is proposing a massive expansion of offshore oil drilling, potentially opening 90% of our country’s outer continental shelf to oil exploration. Speak out now against this devastating proposal at http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/50836/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=24207. For … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): There are literal lifesavers around us that we can’t see! For example, Medicaid and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or food stamps). They are there when we need them, saving lives and boosting our economy. They … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): Last Friday, the Trump administration released its new “Nuclear Posture Review” outlining its plans for radical, dangerous, and costly changes in US nuclear weapons policy that will make nuclear war more likely and … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Delicious avocado toast isn’t why families are struggling financially (see picture!), as has been ridiculously proposed, but childcare…now THAT is an actual problem. It’s hard to believe that out of touch millionaires like Tim Gurner can … Continued
From Prosperity Now (https://prosperitynow.org/): TAKE ACTION: The House of Representatives is poised to open a huge loophole in state interest rate caps and the right of state voters to enact rate caps, effectively giving the green light to payday lenders … Continued
From the League of Women Voters PA (https://www.palwv.org/): Making sure that Pennsylvania’s voting machines are secure, accurate, functional and accessible for Pennsylvanians of all abilities is essential to protecting our democracy. Our voting machines are quickly reaching the end of … Continued
From the American Friends Service Committee (http://www.afsc.org): This week, the Trump administration announced that it would renew the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Syria but not re-designate the country for protection. Though the decision leaves in place protections for … Continued