Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/16/un-experts-urge-immediate-action-protect-human-rights-prevent-slaughter-civilians “We cannot stand idly by as the lives of the Afghan people are treated with contempt, derision, and weariness,” said a group of special rapporteurs. KENNY STANCIL August 16, 2021 More than two dozen independent experts appointed by … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): It’s a bad idea that belongs in some kind of bad idea hall of fame: a toxic open-pit mine the size of Manhattan, dug right next to Alaska’s Bristol Bay — one of the largest wild salmon fisheries … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): We are watching a horrifying crisis unravel in Afghanistan. Yesterday, the Taliban poured into the capital city of Kabul, toppled the Afghan government, and assumed control of the country. Thousands of vulnerable people — including … Continued
From the Environmental Defense Fund (https://www.edf.org/): The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has many important roles — and one of the most crucial ones is the task of informing the American public about chemicals in our air, water and everyday products … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): You did it! Your unwavering support for a pathway to citizenship for essential workers, DACA recipients and TPS holders has made it through to the next stage of the reconciliation process in Congress. During Wednesday’s early morning … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): For 86 years, Social Security has delivered every monthly check in full and on time. But if no action is taken, all beneficiaries will see a 20% cut in benefits by 2034. Thankfully, … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/11/wealthiest-netted-billions-trump-tax-cut-they-helped-write-report ProPublica’s new investigation reveals how the pass-through businesses deduction benefited the nation’s richest. ANDREA GERMANOS August 11, 2021 A ProPublica investigation published Wednesday shows how Republican lawmakers and industry groups maneuvered to secure in the 2017 GOP tax law provisions that delivered … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/14/high-casualties-feared-after-72-magnitude-quake-hits-haiti Tremor in the western part of the island nation is larger than the 2010 quake that unleashed widespread death and destruction. JON QUEALLY August 14, 2021 Fears of widespread death, injury, and damage took hold Saturday morning after … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/14/child-hospitalization-covid-19-hits-all-time-high-us-report “This is not last year’s Covid,” said the former head of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “This one is worse and our children are the ones that are going to be affected by it the most.” August … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-08-16/census/pa-groups-call-for-public-comment-to-be-part-of-census-redistricting/a75374-1 August 16, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s population has grown to more than 13 million, according to new census data – and as the mapmaking process gets under … Continued