Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/04/03/medicare-each-us-age-coronavirus Published on Friday, April 03, 2020 by Common Dreams The U.S. public—and increasingly the business community—are becoming acutely aware of the rising costs and inadequacies of our current for-profit system, particularly as the current epidemic unfolds. There … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Right now, the administration is trying to change the way poverty is measured so fewer people are counted. They claim there really aren’t as many people living in poverty as we think; we’re … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Bailing out the companies that drill for dirty fossil fuels should be the last thing on our elected officials’ minds right now — but a massive bailout for fracking companies could be on the way. The Trump … Continued
From Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org): During the current coronavirus crisis, with many of us home-bound to do our part to slow the spread of the virus, grocery stores have become one of our key life lines to the outside world. But … Continued
Please consider adding your name to a letter to Governor Wolf (below) calling on him to issue reprieves or temporarily suspend the sentences of elderly and vulnerable incarcerated persons most at risk from the coronavirus. SIGNATURES ARE NEEDED BY CLOSE … Continued
From Pre-K for PA (http://www.prekforpa.org/): We asked, and many of you answered, but we will need the voice of thousands of Pennsylvanians to be heard during this crisis. CLICK HERE to send a message to your lawmakers — Pennsylvania’s ability to … Continued
VA help to avoid foreclosure If you fall far behind on your mortgage payments, your mortgage servicer (the company that handles collecting the money for your lender) can take your house to cover the money owed. This process is called … Continued
Date: Wednesday, April 8th Scripture: 1 John 1:9 ”If we confess our sins, Christ is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” By The Very Rev. Dr. Amy D. Welin, Cathedral Church of … Continued
Date: Tuesday, April 7th Scripture: Leviticus 19:33-34 When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in … Continued
From We the People PA (http://wethepeoplepa.org/): Sadly, some Pennsylvania legislators are pushing forward legislation this week to override Governor Wolf’s necessary closure of businesses in order to protect our health and lives. Please use our online tool at https://actionnetwork.org/letters/24465b67c4a22f36de2bfbac374c4710 … Continued