From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): Congress failed to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation by Sept. 30, missing an opportunity for a major bipartisan victory to protect America’s public lands, outdoor recreation access, and historical sites. But – there is still hope … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): The midterm elections may be over, but this Congress isn’t finished yet, and the future of electric vehicles (EV) in this country could be decided in its final days. We all deserve the … Continued
It is estimated that only a small percentage of older Pennsylvania adults who are eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are doing so. This means many may not be aware that they are eligible for the program … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): About 250 of you showed up for our Town Hall on December 1. We’ve been working hard to build a conversation about the need for reform in Pennsylvania and the Town Hall was an important … Continued
From ¡Somos! Presente (https://somos.presente.org/): We are calling on members, supporters, and those who respect human rights to demand a UN investigation into US violations of human rights at the Mexican border. Recently, U.S. Officials attacked asylum seekers with tear gas … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): The Sentencing Project is pleased to announce The New Press’ publication of The Meaning of Life: The Case for Abolishing Life Sentences and the launch of our Campaign to End Life Imprisonment. The book and … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): Recently, the front page of The New York Times highlighted how “in the blink of an eye, a hunt for oil threatens pristine Alaska.” It warned readers about the rush to drill in the … Continued
Posted at http://www.wesa.fm/post/pa-supreme-court-consider-putting-end-death-penalty#stream/0 By AN-LI HERRING KIICHIRO SATO / AP The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will weigh whether to block the use of the death penalty unless the state overhauls how it is imposed. In an order Monday, the court said it will consider … Continued
From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/): Out now from Beacon Press: A collection of sermons, speeches and reflections by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, and Rev. Dr. Rick Lowery that lays out a groundbreaking vision for … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): If a worker is seeking justice because they have not been paid fairly, have been discriminated against, or have been sexually harassed, they are often forced into a process that overwhelmingly favors the employer―and … Continued