From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): If we don’t speak out now, millions of Americans could lose their voice in our democracy. That’s because right now, vote-suppressing politicians have nearly free rein to pass dangerous, discriminatory, anti-voter laws. Purging legitimate voter registrations… … Continued
by Daniel Taylor, Updated: October 21, 2019 AKIRA SUWA / INQUIRER I ask all the families of my young patients if they are working, staying at home, or in school. I have learned that this inclusive, nonjudgmental question helps me understand family … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-10-28/climate-change-air-quality/senate-proposal-creates-jobs-by-investing-in-electric-cars/a68175-1 October 28, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Some experts are convinced that slowing climate change will require a rapid transition to electric vehicles. (rcfotostock/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Clean … Continued
From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): This is HUGE news! At a Berks County Commissioner candidate forum last week we heard from a current County Commissioner that he has been in talks with the Governor’s office since July to figure out a … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): For too long, the rich and powerful have been using anonymous corporations and our rigged system to launder money and dodge taxes. No more! The U.S. House just passed a bipartisan bill to end … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): A new feature film being released by Amazon Studios this fall, The Report, depicts the brutal post-9/11 CIA torture program and the congressional investigation that uncovered the truth about the program – … Continued
The Supreme Court’s controversial Citizens United decision has allowed corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence elections, anonymously confuse the public on science, and delay action on critical public health, safety, and environmental protections. That’s why we’re supporting … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/10/24/we-have-get-right-historic-bill-us-house-would-create-specific-protections-climate Published on Thursday, October 24, 2019 by Common Dreams “If we are going to meaningfully discuss comprehensive climate equity and climate justice, we must inject security assistance and resettlement opportunities for climate-displaced persons into our conversations.” By … Continued
From Pennsylvania Common Cause: (https://www.commoncause.org/pennsylvania/): This week in Harrisburg, a package of critical election reforms was presented to the Pennsylvania Legislature for consideration, SB421. Common Cause Pennsylvania was honored to work on some of this bi-partisan legislation that will improve … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Urge your US representative to support the 100% Clean Economy Act of 2019. Our nation’s leaders must create policies that take the entire United States economy to a sustainable future. This Act will move federal agencies … Continued