From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): We just experienced the hottest June ever recorded.1 As global temperatures rise, heat waves like the one that swept across the U.S. in mid-July have become more common — and each summer, it gets hotter. It even … Continued
From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): Governor Wolf, Lt. Governor Fetterman and Secretary Miller need to hear from you! Take one minute today to send a video message to the Governor using your social media accounts. Tell the state why you … Continued
From the Education Policy and Leadership Center (http://www.eplc.org): Applications are still available for the 2019-2020 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP). The Education Policy Fellowship Program is sponsored in Pennsylvania by The Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC). With more than … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/07/30/we-are-climate-emergency-warn-experts-and-aoc-greenland-ice-sheet-faces-possible Published on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 by Common Dreams “If the ice sheet melts entirely, it would raise global sea levels by almost 23 feet.” By Eoin Higgins, staff writer The Greenland ice sheet may melt at … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/07/30/joyful-act-resistance-pink-seesaws-installed-border-fence Published on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 by Common Dreams “We are all connected.” By Jenna McGuire, newsroom staff “The symbolism of the seesaw is just magical.” (Photo: Twitter/Channel 2 KWGN) Two California professors built three pink seesaws on … Continued
From March on Harrisburg (https://www.mohpa.org/): Since MarchOnHarrisburg disrupted the House Session in May, dozens of representatives have co-sponsored HB 1291: Gift Ban, including Speaker Turzai. HB 1291 is a commonsense gift ban that would make it illegal for lobbyists to … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): This weekend saw mass shootings in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. The victims and locations of these events look different. But the trauma and pain that came from them are the same. Right now, the PA State Legislature … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Last month, the Supreme Court suspended the administration’s ability to add a citizenship question to the survey, calling their reason for including it “contrived.” But showing no concern for the rule of law, the administration initially … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Over the past few weeks and months, we’ve seen the heartbreaking photos of children and families being kept in inhumane conditions by the Trump Administration’s horrific policies. MomsRising members have swung into action — holding protests … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): Great news! We’ve learned that the House State Government Committee has scheduled a public meeting on redistricting reform: September 18, 9 am, in the Irvis Building. Fair Districts PA leaders will be invited to present … Continued