From the Courage Campaign (https://www.couragecampaign.org/): People shouldn’t be punished just for being poor, but that’s exactly what the U.S. bail system does. While awaiting trial, accused individuals are sometimes eligible to be released after posting bail — a cash deposit … Continued
Updated Aug 16, 2019; Posted Aug 16, 2019 By Jan Murphy | jmurphy@pennlive.com Gov. Tom Wolf recognizes there is only so much his executive powers can do to reduce gun violence but on Friday he announced a wide ranging list of initiatives … Continued
From Repairers of the Breach (https://www.breachrepairers.org/): “Suppose a person claims to have faith but doesn’t act on their faith. My brothers and sisters, can this kind of faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister has no clothes or … Continued
From the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (http://www.usglc.org/): The Administration is planning to cancel program funding for the State Department and USAID. This unprecedented action will be announced any day and would significantly damage America’s security – and thwart congressional authority. … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): PennEnvironment staff, members and others at a news conference for clean water enforcement lawsuit. Credit: Matthew Limbach On July 31, PennEnvironment joined the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, Waterkeeper Alliance and the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) to announce … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-08-16/education/gov-wolf-proposes-pa-charter-school-reforms/a67476-1 August 16, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window One study found that charter schools enroll fewer English-language learners and fewer special students who require high-cost services. (davit85/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, Pa. … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): Congress is currently considering legislation that would provide federal tax incentives for clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) deployment. Some of these tax incentives are in danger of expiring, while others are overdue … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): A RELIGIOUS PERSPECTIVE ON CARBON PRICING. This webinar recording is an excellent way to better understand carbon pricing from a religious perspective. EARTH DAY RESOURCE “THE NEXT GENERATION RISES” Youth are leading the way in creation care and justice, … Continued
By GARANCE BURKE, JULIET LINDERMAN AND MARTHA MENDOZA SANTA ANA, California (AP) — This story is part of an ongoing joint investigation between The Associated Press and the PBS series FRONTLINE on the treatment of migrant children, which includes an … Continued
Posted at https://spotlightonpoverty.org/spotlight-exclusives/government-supports-are-responsible-for-poverty-reductions/ Danilo Trisi, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, posted on August 14, 2019 The poverty rate has fallen by nearly half since 1967, largely due to the growing effectiveness of economic security programs such as Social Security, food … Continued