We the People Campaign Unveils Comprehensive Public Policy Roadmap for Pennsylvania
25 Jan 2019

We the People Campaign Unveils Comprehensive Public Policy Roadmap for Pennsylvania

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Legislative handbook turns grassroots concerns into policy prescriptions to make state government work for everyday Pennsylvanians READ THE ROADMAP HERE. HARRISBURG – The We The People – Pennsylvania campaign today released “A Roadmap to a New Pennsylvania: State Policy Towards … Continued

Sign Petition to Demand State Electeds Act to Transform Lives of the Poor
24 Jan 2019

Sign Petition to Demand State Electeds Act to Transform Lives of the Poor

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From Repairers of the Breach (https://www.breachrepairers.org/): You may have seen the video of me (Rev. Dr. William Barber) challenging Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to embrace a moral agenda on MLK Day. The press is saying that my speech “called out” Gov. Lee. … Continued

Tell Our Senators: Vote YES to Reopen Government, NO to Harming Migrant Children & Asylum-Seekers
23 Jan 2019

Tell Our Senators: Vote YES to Reopen Government, NO to Harming Migrant Children & Asylum-Seekers

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From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Tell Senators Casey and Toomey to Vote Yes on Reopening the Government and No on Harm to Migrant Children and Asylum-Seekers. This Thursday at 2:30 the Senate will vote on two competing bills … Continued

Understanding the Impact of Rapid Re-housing on Consumers and Communities
23 Jan 2019

Understanding the Impact of Rapid Re-housing on Consumers and Communities

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From the National Alliance to End Homelessness (http://www.endhomelessness.org): As communities continue to invest in rapid re-housing (RRH), it’s critical to understand this intervention’s impact on individuals and the homeless system. Based on data from Urban Institute, a new infographic from … Continued

Say NO to Family Separation
23 Jan 2019

Say NO to Family Separation

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From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): In a stunning revelation, the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says that not only were “thousands” more migrant children separated by the administration than previously known, but that they didn’t … Continued

Pennsylvania Labor Movement, United Way and PA 2-1-1 Launch Emergency Response System for Furloughed Federal Workers
23 Jan 2019

Pennsylvania Labor Movement, United Way and PA 2-1-1 Launch Emergency Response System for Furloughed Federal Workers

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(HARRISBURG)  Through PA 2-1-1, the United Way of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, and the American Federation of Government Employees District 3, have launched a text code initiative which will provide information and updates aimed to help impacted workers cope with the shutdown.  This service … Continued

‘Preaching Is More Than Words’: Rev. William J. Barber II Delivers Soaring Sermon in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
23 Jan 2019

‘Preaching Is More Than Words’: Rev. William J. Barber II Delivers Soaring Sermon in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/01/21/preaching-more-words-rev-william-j-barber-ii-delivers-soaring-sermon-honor-martin Published on Monday, January 21, 2019 by Common Dreams “To preach is to see the people who are crying out and the systems that are crushing them. It is to say, ‘Somebody’s hurting my people and it’s … Continued