From the National Immigration Law Center (http://www.nilc.org): Once again, another court has rejected the cruel and unlawful termination of the DACA program — ruling that the termination was unlawful. While this decision changes nothing for now for first-time DACA applicants, … Continued
The Guardian, July 29, 2018 While the unemployment rate has fallen to 3.8 percent, stagnant wages and “vanishing job benefits,” combined with growing numbers of contract workers without job security and “an army of part-time workers desperate for full-time jobs” … Continued
Wall Street’s Washington cronies are trying to out-do themselves with their latest legislative proposal. Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) has introduced a bill that would eviscerate critical financial regulations designed to restore balance to our rigged financial system. That bill, the … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): What are some things the moms of America need? Paid family and medical leave Quality, affordable childcare and healthcare Good schools and parks for our kids Here is one thing the moms of America definitely DON’T … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): On August 1, Senate leaders appointed nine Senators as Farm Bill (H.R. 2) conferees to serve with the 47 House Members already named. While the House is out for the August recess, … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Our right to vote is fundamental to democracy—but without the Voting Rights Act, it’s in serious danger. Add your name to protect voting rights today at https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/protect-our-voting-rights-restore-the-vra-today. We just marked the 53rd anniversary of the landmark Voting … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-08-06/early-childhood-education/help-available-for-at-risk-early-learners/a63598-1 August 6, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention Services can help identify and overcome learning problems before children start preschool, but not all parents are aware of … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-08-03/climate-change-air-quality/ag-health-advocates-oppose-fuel-efficiency-rollback/a63569-1 August 3, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Public-health advocates say switching to electric cars will clear the air and help children breathe. (USAF) HARRISBURG, Pa. – State leaders and … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, the administration is trying to further dismantle the refugee resettlement program by setting the refugee admissions goal at a drastic new low of 25,000 for fiscal year 2019. This reduction would follow this … Continued
New York Times By Elisabetta Povoledo and Laurie Goodstein Aug. 2, 2018 ROME — Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is wrong in all cases, a definitive change in church teaching that is likely to challenge faithful Catholic politicians, judges and … Continued