From the Pennsylvania Capital-Star (https://www.penncapital-star.com/): As progressives in the Pennsylvania Legislature gear up for another run at eliminating cash bail in the new session, they might want to train their gaze a few hundred miles to the west for a … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): In just 40 years, America has lost 80 percent of eastern monarch butterflies, and close to 99 percent of western monarchs.1 With monarch populations hitting drastic lows, these butterflies more than qualify for endangered species protections — … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): On January 21st, millions of Americans woke up to a new administration with the feeling that an end to the former administration’s human rights abuses was finally at hand. But as the sun rose on … Continued
Nearly three-in-ten U.S. adults say the outbreak has boosted their faith; about four-in-ten say it has tightened family bonds WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 27, 2021) – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to cause deaths and disrupt billions of lives globally, people … Continued
The new year marks the start of a new legislative session in Harrisburg. Thankfully, the Family Care Act’s lead sponsors have hit the ground running in 2021: PA Senators Dan Laughlin and Maria Collett, along with PA Representatives Wendi Thomas … Continued
From Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org): As has become tradition, Oxfam released our Inequality report during the annual World Economic Forum meeting at Davos where many of the world’s top leaders from government, civil society and business usually gather. This year’s report, The Inequality … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): This week, the Biden administration is expected to take executive action to restore the refugee resettlement program. This is particularly welcome news, in light of strong support for America as a beacon of hope, safety, and refuge … Continued
01/21/2021 Harrisburg, PA – Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller today announced the release of DHS’ first Racial Equity Report. The report details ongoing efforts underway by DHS and its partners to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through this … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/01/21/big-deal-lawmakers-reintroduce-constitutional-amendment-overturn-citizens-united Published on Thursday, January 21, 2021 by Common Dreams “We cannot allow the wealthiest individuals and corporations to flood our elections with cash through complex webs of super PACs and dark money groups that put special interests … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/01/22/biden-orders-food-aid-heralded-most-significant-anti-hunger-actions-modern-times Published on Friday, January 22, 2021 by Common Dreams The expected executive action comes as “families are struggling with food insecurity like never before.” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer New Yorkers in need receive free produce, dry … Continued