From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Families in every state of our country are forced to wait year after year for housing vouchers because essential federal programs remain underfunded. This situation has gotten worse during the pandemic, which is … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): State officials are considering approving construction of a gas pipeline through one of Pennsylvania’s great outdoor treasures — Sproul State Forest. Pipeline construction and fracking’s toxic legacy have already wreaked havoc on too many of our beloved … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): Due to a shortsighted exemption in state law made thirty years ago, Pennsylvanians are exposed to potentially toxic and radioactive waste produced by the oil and gas industry. To ensure our public safety we must urge … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/17/one-year-afghanistan-war-spending-could-fund-resettlement-12-million-refugees “We’ve spent billions on war. Now, let’s spend to bring Afghans to safety.” JAKE JOHNSON August 17, 2021 As the Biden administration faces criticism for not doing enough to assist those fleeing Afghanistan, an analysis released Monday showed that the … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): We’re making the case for federal investment in our drinking water — and we need you. Send a message to Your Senators and Representatives today. Tell them that we must fully fund the replacement of lead … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): Learn what you can do below! Thanks to the work you’re doing Senate Democrats were united in passing the budget resolution last Wednesday. This was the first step for advancing President Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Voting rights are under attack all over the country. Look no further than Texas — where Republicans are attempting to muscle through legislation to ban 24-hour and drive-through voting, increase criminal penalties for election workers, and … Continued
The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is currently accepting applications for a Government Relations and Advocacy Manager. See the full description below or on Idealist. Please share with your network. ABOUT THE HOUSING ALLIANCE: The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania is a statewide coalition … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/16/disgusting-outrage-jj-exports-tens-millions-vaccine-doses-africa-eu “The J&J vaccine was supposed to be one of Africa’s most important weapons against Covid. Instead, at least 32 million doses have been shipped out of South Africa to the E.U. as millions suffer and die.” JAKE … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/16/us-lawmakers-and-human-rights-advocates-urge-open-doors-afghan-refugees “We must immediately expedite and increase the processing capacity for Afghan refugee resettlement and make family reunification a major priority. Anything less is unacceptable.” JESSICA CORBETT August 16, 2021 While the world watched with alarm Monday as multiple … Continued