From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): We know that climate change is making hurricanes in the north Atlantic Ocean larger and stronger. Higher sea surface temperatures are fueling storms, storm surges are rolling in on higher sea levels, and … Continued
Posted at https://www.macfound.org/annual-report/2018/president-essay/ Julia M. Stasch, President, MacArthur Foundation September 19, 2018 From time to time, I share my thoughts about how MacArthur is navigating an evolving local, national, and global context. I try to say something new, perhaps insightful, … Continued
From PA Post (https://papost.org/): Pennsylvania sentences more people to life in prison without the possibility of parole than any other state–and indeed, any other country–per capita, according to a new study from the Abolitionist Law Center. For many organizations and people working … Continued
Posted at https://endhomelessness.org/court-says-cities-cant-criminalize-sleeping-outside-absent-housing-shelter-options/ September 13, 2018 Written by Eric Tars, Senior Attorney, National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty. Last Tuesday, September 4, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that people experiencing homelessness cannot be punished for sleeping outside in the … Continued
From Community Legal Services (https://clsphila.org/): CLS proudly announces the release of a new paper from our colleague Jamie Gullen. https://bit.ly/2MM6hvJ Research, data, and most importantly, the lived experiences of people with criminal records show that expungement and sealing can be … Continued
Expert guidance offered through statewide network of counseling agencies HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced its “Take Charge of Your Money” program, providing people with no-cost coaching from credentialed counselors to help them better handle their personal … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): Clean Water Action released our Clean Water Scorecard today. We scored 33 votes in the House and 12 in the Senate. The scores are what you would expect. The scorecard is here: https://cleanwaterscorecard.org And our … Continued
From PA Post (https://papost.org/): In Pennsylvania, only 11 percent of pipelines are mapped and disclosed to the public: transmission lines, the larger major pipelines. Smaller lines aren’t shown in a federal database where people can access transmission line maps. The … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): The administration has just set the refugee admissions goal for next fiscal year at 30,000 – the lowest level in U.S. history. This drastically low number will leave tens of thousands of vulnerable refugees without … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-09-18/climate-change-air-quality/cities-fueling-a-major-push-for-electric-vehicles/a64008-1 September 18, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Mayors from 19 cities have committed to buying more than 300 electric vehicles in the first year. (Mikes Photos/pexels.com) PITTSBURGH — Mayors … Continued