From the National Alliance to End Homelessness (http://www.endhomelessness.org): The House Appropriations subcommittee is creating its version of the HUD spending bill starting next Monday. It will have a major impact on homelessness funds. And that means it’s essential they hear from you this week … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): The For the People Act is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fundamentally shift power away from wealthy special interests and put it in the hands of everyday people. Despite some misinformed media reports, after all 50 Senate … Continued
From Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (http://www.papartnerships.org): The 2021 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released in late June by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shows Pennsylvania ranks 19th for overall child well-being. The 50-state report of recent household data is a comprehensive review of child well-being and uses … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/06/scientist-says-bc-heat-wave-caused-over-1-billion-tidal-creatures-cook-death The estimate follows record-breaking temperatures in the Canadian province. ANDREA GERMANOS, STAFF WRITER July 6, 2021 It’s “a frightening warning sign,” said one observer. “Heartbreaking,” another commented. “Can we now mobilize en masse to save all Earthly beings?” asked another. Those were some … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/06/maryland-says-100-residents-who-died-covid-june-were-unvaccinated According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, more than 99% of all U.S. coronavirus deaths last month were among unvaccinated people. JAKE JOHNSON, STAFF WRITER July 6, 2021 A spokesperson for Maryland’s governor said Tuesday that 100% of the state’s residents who … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/06/overwhelming-success-researchers-praise-icelands-four-day-work-week-trials “The public sector is ripe for being a pioneer of shorter working weeks, and lessons can be learned for other governments,” said one analyst. KENNY STANCIL, STAFF WRITER July 6, 2021 A new study demonstrates that working fewer … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-07-07/climate-change-air-quality/study-details-health-implications-of-pa-coke-plant-fire/a74919-1 July 7, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window PITTSBURGH — In southwestern Pennsylvania, the health effects of an industrial fire more than two years ago are just now coming to light. … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/07/05/humanity-needs-declare-independence-fossil-fuels We have the technical know-how as well as the available economic resources to make the transition to a clean energy future. Now it must be done. C.J. POLYCHRONIOU July 5, 2021 The Declaration of Independence, the work of … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-07-06/early-childhood-education/pa-child-care-providers-state-budget-falls-short-for-youngest-learners/a74903-1 July 6, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Gov. Tom Wolf signed the new state budget last week, which includes a historic $416 million increase in public-education funding. While the … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): “And so if the American dream is to be a reality, we must work to make it a reality and realize the urgency of the moment.” -Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., July 4th, … Continued