Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/08/21/will-cause-irreparable-harm-horror-trump-unveils-rule-allow-indefinite-detention Published on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 by Common Dreams “It is beyond logic and humanity to attempt to keep children locked up for as long as possible, especially when we know that this subjects them to trauma … Continued
From Appalachian Voices (http://www.appvoices.org/): A new plan by the U.S. Forest Service to roll back one of America’s bedrock environmental laws would severely limit public input on how our national forests are managed. Go to http://appvoices.org/stop-usfs-nepa-rollback/ to tell the Forest … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/08/20/month-ahead-global-climate-strike-thousands-pledge-attend-rallies-across-planet-turn Published on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 by Common Dreams “Time is running out. This decade is our last chance to stop the destruction of our people and our planet… This is why we strike.” By Julia Conley, … Continued
From Faith in Healthcare (https://faithinhealthcare.org): We’re going to get drug prices so far lower than they are now, your head will spin” That’s what Trump promised working families back at the start of his presidency. Instead of ensuring affordable health … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): Across the country, the American people had one unified message for their elected representatives in Washington, DC: lower drug prices now. We are proud that Social Security Works is a founding member of a new … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): The United States is the only major democracy that allows politicians to choose their voters by drawing electoral district lines. This is a conflict of interest that undermines the integrity of our elections. There is … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): One month from today, on September 20th, youth around the world will lead a climate strike – walking out of their classes and jobs to call for action on the climate crisis. The timing … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Last week, the administration gutted our nation’s most powerful tool for wildlife conservation: the Endangered Species Act (ESA).1 The ESA brought the bald eagle, grizzly bear, Florida manatee and more back from the brink of extinction.2 Now, … Continued
From #TalkPoverty (https://talkpoverty.org/): #TalkPoverty has put together a simple set of virtual flashcards to help with understanding the administration’s attempt to redefine an obscure immigration test concerning potential need for public benefits. Check it out at https://talkpoverty.org/flash-card-set/public-charge/.
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): An oil company has been spilling up to 4,500 gallons of oil into the ocean every day — and now it’s fighting a federal order to stop the leak.1 A Taylor Energy oil platform sunk off the … Continued