From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): In its closing days, the administration has opened one of America’s ancient forests to logging. The Tongass National Forest is a haven for irreplaceable, old-growth groves and teems with wildlife. The Roadless Rule has protected the Tongass … Continued
From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/): As people of moral conscience we must come together and support a policy agenda that centers the needs of poor and low-income people. We know that in order to heal this nation we must … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): In the midst of a very difficult period for many of us, we have some good news to share. Last month, Congress passed the “No Surprises Act” as part of its latest COVID … Continued
The Poor People’s Campaign witnessed with heavy hearts the events of January 6th, when a mob emboldened by hate, lies, and racism laid siege to the US Capitol and other state capitols across the country in an attempt to subvert … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): 19 years after its opening, 40 men remain imprisoned in the detention center at Guantanamo Bay. Guantanamo is an abhorrent symbol of torture, not to mention a waste of money at an … Continued
After receiving additional prioritization recommendations from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on December 22nd, today the Pennsylvania Department of Health released an updated COVID-19 Interim Vaccination Plan that will reflect those additional federal recommendations. The complete plan … Continued
Our faith instructs us to take seriously positions of leadership, not to lead others astray and to be careful about what we say and do. In Philippians 2:3-4 we are taught to, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but … Continued
From Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/): January 5, 2021 With families gathered as witnesses for a COVID-adapted swearing-in day in the state Capitol, normally a happy picture day, the opening of the new Pennsylvania General Assembly turned into chaos … Continued
Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images By Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation I have long believed that inequality is the greatest threat to justice—and, the corollary, that white supremacy is the greatest threat to democracy. But what has become clear during … Continued
PA IPL is excited to announce that we are hiring for two part-time positions: Part-time Development Associate Part-time Policy Engagement Manager We seek candidates who excel in communication and development, build strong relationships, are results-oriented, and are excellent problem solvers. … Continued