Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-10-05/childrens/pa-pandemic-toll-on-children-shows-progress-racial-disparity-and-recommendations/a80878-1 October 5, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The 13th annual Pennsylvania State of Child Welfare report is out. Children advocates said the 2021 pandemic numbers showed some progress and … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): We are inviting faith leaders from all traditions to join us in asking President Biden to strengthen the National Marine Sanctuaries Program “We know how to care for our sanctuaries because it is there … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is a uniquely special place. Spanning more than 3,800 miles of waters surrounding the Florida Keys, the National Marine Sanctuary is known for its mangrove-fringed islands and seagrass beds. It’s also … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Those words, drawn from the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi, have inspired generations of activists. Many of you have taken steps to be good stewards … Continued
Posted at https://www.clasp.org/press-room/press-releases/5th-circuit-ruling-keeps-daca-for-now-fight-continues-for-citizenship This statement can be attributed to Wendy Cervantes, director of immigration and immigrant families at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP). October 6, 2022, Washington, D.C.—Last night, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas v. … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): A month ago parks and recreation worker Tiffany Fletcher was killed in crossfire as she left the Mill Creek Recreation Center. It was the 300th shooting at a recreation center in Philadelphia.1 And it’s why the City … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Earlier this week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals gave a temporary reprieve to current DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients. This is great because DACA is a critical program that ensures people who were … Continued
From Appalachian Voices (http://www.appvoices.org/): This summer, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan STREAM Act, which would help states clean up acid mine drainage, one of the most visible and costly impacts of coal mining. But the Senate is running out … Continued
The Sentencing Project is seeking a Second Look Network Director as an integral member of our team. Working under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Second Look Network Director will have primary responsibility for the creation of the Second … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/10/04/fed-pushes-get-wages-down-study-shows-ceo-pay-has-soared-1460-1978 Ordinary workers, by contrast, saw their pay rise just 18.1% in the 43 years between 1978 and 2021, a new analysis finds. JAKE JOHNSON October 4, 2022 An analysis published Tuesday shows that the top executives of the … Continued