From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/): Join us for a Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action, July 12 – August 8 beginning on July 12 at 1pm ET / 10am PT from in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): As the United States prepares to withdraw its military from Afghanistan, and as attacks against Afghan nationals who cooperated with the U.S. military rise exponentially, the administration must urgently evacuate Afghan allies, and their loved … Continued
Pennsylvania Voice is looking to hire a Data Associate! The role will primarily work within the Civic Engagement department and report to the Data & Targeting Manager (that’s me). Full time, permanent, WFH flexible. Here’s the job description: Data Associate Salary range is $45,000 … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/09/oxfam-report-shows-11-people-are-dying-hunger-every-minute-outpacing-covid “To prevent unnecessary deaths and millions more people being pushed to extreme poverty and hunger, governments… must simultaneously build fairer and more sustainable food systems and support social protection programs.” BRETT WILKINS July 9, 2021 As many … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/09/infrastructure-plan-major-climate-investments-would-create-26-million-jobs-report “Congress has the opportunity to create millions of good-paying jobs in the clean energy economy right now,” said one advocate. KENNY STANCIL July 9, 2021 A report released Friday by Data for Progress and Evergreen Action shows that an infrastructure package with … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-07-09/endangered-species-and-wildlife/state-endangered-night-herons-find-refuge-in-urban-harrisburg/a74948-1 July 9, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Some rare birds that have called Harrisburg’s tall sycamore trees home are taking flight this week. Yellow-crowned night herons have found … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Last December, badgers, bobcats and more desert critters saw their habitat survive another day when Congress installed a one-year moratorium on drilling near Chaco Canyon. But in a short six months, the temporary ban on drilling near … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/08/delta-runs-rampant-analysis-pinpoints-five-undervaccinated-clusters-putting-entire “These clusters of unvaccinated people are what is standing in the way of us putting this virus down permanently.” JAKE JOHNSON July 8, 2021 A new data analysis by researchers at Georgetown University pinpoints a number of undervaccinated … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/08/new-study-shows-delta-variants-threat-unvaccinated-and-partially-vaccinated “If we continue to let the virus run loose,” warned one virologist, “I’m certain we’ll run out of letters and future variants will likely be worse than the current crop.” JAKE JOHNSON July 8, 2021 A study … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Child care is a winning strategy for America’s families, which is why we need to call on Congress ASAP to be the champions of a child care infrastructure that can enable our nation to recover and … Continued