From Pennsylvania Common Cause: (https://www.commoncause.org/pennsylvania/): Every eligible Pennsylvanian has always had the right to cast a ballot in person, but many voters had difficulty exercising that right during our primary — there was widespread voter confusion, with polling places consolidated … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): Across the United States, people are coming together to protest against racist police brutality and demand respect for Black lives. We know Black Lives Matter, and we’ll fight to stop anti-Black racism so that all … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): To celebrate the summer solstice, Interfaith Power & Light is highlighting a Certified Cool Congregation that has reduced their carbon footprint by 50% through a solar leasing program offered through IPL state affiliate, Massachusetts … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/06/19/pandemic-accelerating-says-who-chief-warning-new-and-dangerous-phase-coronavirus Published on Friday, June 19, 2020 by Common Dreams “More than 150,000 new cases of Covid-19 were reported to WHO yesterday—the most in a single day so far.” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer World Health Organization (WHO) … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/06/22/poverty-policy-choice-studies-detail-how-poorest-saved-covid-19-stimulus-and-why Published on Monday, June 22, 2020 by Common Dreams “When you look at the size of the government response, it makes sense.” By Eoin Higgins, staff writer A recipient carries a box of food as others wait … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/06/22/scares-me-says-bill-mckibben-arctic-hits-1004degf-hottest-temperature-record Published on Monday, June 22, 2020 by Common Dreams “100°F about 70 miles north of the Arctic Circle today in Siberia. That’s a first in all of recorded history. We are in a climate emergency.” By Jake … Continued
This post is nearly three years old, but it is an interesting read for anyone struggling with the concept of white privilege. LORI LAKIN HUTCHERSON SEP 8, 2017 “Trust me, nobody is mad at you for being white. Nobody.” Photo … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): As early as this week, the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on a bill that will help preserve Pennsylvania’s greatest outdoor places as well as our great national parks, wildlife refuges, and more. The Great … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): Over 1300 clergy and faith leaders have now signed on to the White Faith Leader Declaration at https://faithinaction.salsalabs.org/whiteclergydeclaration/index.html. Please sign and continue to circulate the link with friends and colleagues as our June 30 deadline … Continued
The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt.—Leviticus 19:34 In a 5-4 ruling on Thursday, June 18, … Continued