Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-06-13/childrens-issues/report-shows-improved-well-being-of-pa-kids/a58123-1 June 13, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The KIDS COUNT Data Book says Pennsylvania ranks 11th nationally for education. (R.K. Singam/Wikimedia Commons) HARRISBURG, Pa. – There’s been improvement in … Continued
Posted at https://www.themarshallproject.org/2017/06/12/where-crossword-puzzles-count-as-counseling#.clOQDS8Jo A new lawsuit alleges poor care for mentally ill inmates at one of the highest security prisons in the country. By CHRISTIE THOMPSON A new lawsuit alleges mental health care at one of the highest security — and most violent … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-06-12/civil-rights/malpractice-bill-called-unconstitutional/a58074-1 June 12, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Congress is considering a bill (HR 1215) to make it harder for people to sue for medical negligence or malpractice. (Calleamanecer/Wikimedia Commons) Play Audio in Browser Window … Continued
From Public Citizens for Children and Youth (http://www.pccy.org): Good public policy solves a societal problem. Great public policy does that and benefits all, lending credence to the cliché that a rising tide lifts all boats. As we do for seniors, … Continued
Call Congress and ask them to Act on Climate at https://citizensclimatelobby.org/call-congress-to-act-on-climate/#/38/. You can help make CCL’s Lobby Day on Tuesday a success by calling your U.S. Senators and Representative to ask them to take action on climate change by supporting … Continued
From Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness (http://www.lancasterinterchurchpeacewitness.org): Lancaster Interchurch Peace Witness has scheduled the following free Films at St. John’s Episcopal Church in the Parish Hall, 321 West Chestnut St., Lancaster. Friday, June 23, 7:30 pm, “FROM THE ASHES” 2017 film that … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-06-09/environment/pa-state-senate-gives-coal-mine-green-light-to-damage-streams/a58060-1 June 9, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Longwall mining beneath streams can drain water through cracks in the streambed. (Lock the Gate Alliance/Flickr) HARRISBURG, Pa. – The state Senate … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): President Trump recently announced that he will take the United States out of the historic Paris Climate Agreement supported by nearly every other nation on earth. This agreement is an example of international cooperation … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): Candles, birthday cake, presents, friends and family. That’s what every parent hopes for their child’s birthday. Instead of festivities, Tomás spent his eighth birthday behind bars—for the second year in a row. The reason why? … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2017/06/07/fact-week-three-fifths-cuts-trump-budget-come-programs-low-moderate-income-people/#.WTgb6uvysdU By Lecia Imbery June 7, 2017 A new analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that roughly three-fifths of the $4.3 trillion of non-defense cuts in President Trump’s proposed FY18 budget come from programs assisting low- and … Continued