From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The rich and powerful continue to profit, even in the midst of a global pandemic. Meanwhile tens of millions of working people have lost their jobs and struggle to cover the rent and … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/08/20/reclaim-public-medicine-public-health Published on Thursday, August 20, 2020 by Common Dreams By taking the vaccine industry into full public ownership, we can provide an internationalized response to this and future pandemics that properly recognizes vaccines as a global public … Continued
From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): Throughout the Covid pandemic, members of the GreenFaith community have been looking out for each other and fostering communities of care and resilience. It has been a challenging five months for sure, but because we are fueled … Continued
NOTE: For resources and information on the 2020 Census, go to https://pachurchesadvocacy.org/resources/2020-census-resources/. Download and share a bulletin insert on this page. Rev. Leslie Mamas Ever since 1790, ALL people residing in the United States must be counted every 10 years, … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/08/20/more-six-years-after-flint-water-crisis-began-michigan-officials-announce-600 Published on Thursday, August 20, 2020 by Common Dreams “If this helps, good… But you can’t buy back trust in government—or the water coming out of your faucet.” By Julia Conley, staff writer The Flint water crisis … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): As you may know, FAMM and many of our FAMMily members have been advocating expanded clemency in Pa., and we need to continue making our voices heard! The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons will meet … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/08/19/pope-francis-says-covid-19-vaccine-must-be-universal-and-all-not-just-rich-and Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 by Common Dreams In addition to coronavirus, Pope Francis said, “we must also cure a larger virus, that of social injustice, inequality of opportunity, marginalization, and the lack of protection for … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/08/19/ahead-key-house-vote-polling-shows-bipartisan-majority-americans-want-more-funding Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 by Common Dreams “We must do everything we can to ensure that the post office is fully funded. It’s good policy and strongly supported by the public.” By Jessica Corbett, staff … Continued
Thanks to Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania for managing registration and gathering questions! From economic upheaval to election access, the COVID pandemic is testing our nation’s resilience. How do we protect health and safety, ensure access to proper nutrition, avoid … Continued
By Mark Lichty, Chairman Active Surveillance Patients international and Executive Producer at www.groundswellrising.com. One of the region’s biggest natural gas developers, Cabot Oil, was charged with numerous felony environmental crimes following a two-year grand jury investigation, state Attorney General Josh Shapiro … Continued