From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): Detaining families is abusive, but in addition to that we have seen documented case after case of medical neglect and miscare in the Berks County Detention Center. Governor Wolf’s office and the Pennsylvania Department of … Continued
From the #ShutDownBerks Coalition (https://www.facebook.com/ShutDownBerksCoalition/): Welcome to the launch of the #Shut Down Berks video series. For the next six weeks the Shut Down Berks Coalition will be sharing a short video about the fight to end family detention in … Continued
Following the strong turnout of the midterm 2018 elections, we are looking forward to ensuring that as many voters as possible show up to the polls for primary elections this year. Although federal elections get more media coverage, local elections … Continued
Take Action by May 15th The CFPB is trying to gut a rule that protects consumers from predatory payday and auto lenders. In October 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final national rule that requires lenders to … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): On April 3, Senate Bill 22 was reintroduced by Senators Boscola and Folmer and a bipartisan list of cosponsors. The bill includes amendments negotiated among legislators in the late spring of 2018, minus the Aument … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): The administration has repeatedly attacked refugees, asylum seekers, and our Muslim neighbors. Through a series of refugee, asylum, and Muslim bans, the administration has prolonged family separation, undermined our moral and legal obligations to the … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): From what kind of diapers to use, to whose turn it is to change the epic blowout (again) — diapers are a sore spot in many households. Many have never had to worry about having access to … Continued
From PA Voice (https://www.pennsylvaniavoice.org/): Voting security and election reform once again took center stage in Harrisburg last week. Our commonwealth continues to see more activity on these issues than it has in years, and that’s a good thing. Pennsylvania’s “modern” … Continued
A new national opinion poll released by the Opportunity Starts at Home Campaign shows that the majority of Americans believe that housing affordability is a priority issue for the nation. Among the key findings: 91% of respondents say stable affordable … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): Proposal points in the right direction, but is limited by lack of revenue. Read the full report here. Watch a webinar with report co-authors walking through their analysis here. View the PowerPoint … Continued