Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/07/20/big-pharma-has-raised-drug-prices-1186-times-year-analysis-shows “We must put an end to drug corporations’ unfettered ability to dictate prices at the expense of patients.” JAKE JOHNSON July 20, 2022 The U.S. pharmaceutical industry exercised its virtually unlimited pricing power to hike costs for patients … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): We are delighted to announce our brand new Education Voters Public Education Champion fellowship program. This program was created for parents and community members who care about their local public schools and are ready … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Road rage shootings are a looming crisis in our communities, and it’s being made even worse by the growing potential for concealed permitless carry in Pennsylvania. Go to https://act.ceasefirepa.org/a/oppose-permitless-carry-pa to let your lawmaker know you oppose this … Continued
From the Endangered Species Coalition (https://www.endangered.org/): Thousands of foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and even sometimes wolves are killed every year in wildlife killing contests held around the country. Even family pets are not safe. More than 20 dogs have been killed … Continued
JOB DESCRIPTION This is a part-time staff position expected to take approximately 10 hours a week. It is preferable that the candidate can be flexible in scheduling work hours. Preference for candidates located in the Philadelphia area, the current center … Continued
Join us on July 29 for a kickoff meetup with On Earth Peace’s gun violence organizing campaign. We want to connect with people in churches and neighborhoods who are concerned about gun violence in the US – people who are … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/07/19/excluding-insulin-drug-price-reform-slap-face-advocates-say Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer should “do everything in his power” to immediately reinsert insulin price negotiation and a $35 monthly cap on out-of-pocket insulin costs into Democrats’ emerging reconciliation bill, said one expert. KENNY STANCIL July … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/07/19/ceos-not-working-people-are-causing-inflation-report-shows-soaring-executive-pay “When you look at those numbers and at CEOs trying to blame workers for inflation, it just doesn’t add up,” said the secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO. JAKE JOHNSON July 19, 2022 The AFL-CIO’s latest annual analysis of top … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/07/19/we-are-sleepwalking-towards-edge-says-greta-uk-sees-hottest-day-record “The climate crisis will continue to escalate and get worse as long as we stick our heads in the sand and prioritize profit and greed over people and planet,” said Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. KENNY STANCIL July … Continued
