From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): Republicans in the House of Representatives are trying to shift the majority of taxes onto the working class — and off of their billionaire donors. Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) has introduced the so-called … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Amazon is constantly shipping packages to doorsteps in blue and white bubble wrap envelopes stamped with the Prime logo and a recycling symbol. But 7,000 miles across the world, the plastic Amazon envelopes Americans thought they had … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): Pennsylvanians face serious environmental threats that impact our lives and health – from more severe heat waves and storms, industrial pollution, and contaminated water – and we don’t face these equitably. We also have all new state … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): A single seed dipped in pesticides can kill a songbird.1 Seeds for major crops are dipped and coated in neonicotinoids, a class of pesticides also known as neonics that are toxic to pollinators including bees and birds. … Continued
From Peace Action (http://www.peace-action.org/): Recently our friends at the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved their iconic Doomsday Clock ahead to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it’s ever come to a symbolic global catastrophe. This is due in part … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): February is here and this Valentine’s Day, moms are definitely not feeling the love– we are feeling burnt out trying to balance all the things and constantly trying to fill the gaps when our lawmakers let … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/antarctic-sea-ice “These extreme temperatures remain a tangible indication of the effects of a changing climate for many regions,” said one European climate official. BRETT WILKINS Feb 08, 2023 Less of the Antarctic Sea was covered by ice last … Continued
You are invited to a book study on the book The New Jim Crow, by Michelle Alexander. This discussion will be facilitated by Sandy Strauss and Daniela Lazario-Manalo. Sessions are March 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 7:00 pm. Participants … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): In a historic victory for students, on February 7, 2023, Commonwealth Court ruled that Pennsylvania’s current school funding system is unconstitutional. The judge issued a clear directive: “All witnesses agree that every child can … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): A new analysis by The Sentencing Project reveals that after 50 years since the onset of mass incarceration, and despite recent downsizing of most state prison populations, the pace of decarceration is insufficient to undo … Continued