From the Committee of Seventy (https://www.seventy.org/): When the Washington Post wrote about “crimes against geography” in 2014, U.S. Rep. Pat Meehan’s funky district, the 7th (“Goofy kicking Donald Duck”) was a prime example. But in the last week, Wilkes-Barre’s Citizens’ … Continued
Vote “NO” on House Bill 27. Photo from flickr. By Andy Hoover, Communications Director, ACLU of Pennsylvania Baseball fans are familiar with the phrase, “It’s just Manny being Manny.” It was the thing to say about the often eccentric behavior … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): Twenty-eight years ago, the Exxon Valdez oil spill coated 1,300 miles of Alaska’s coastline, destroying lives and decimating populations of fish, marine mammals, and birds alike. Since then, we have seen several devastating spill disasters … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): Editor’s Note: This plan represents a major step toward a fairer tax system for Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is prohibited from having a graduated system like the federal government because of something called the … Continued
From Pre-K for PA (http://www.prekforpa.org/): Spring has sprung and Pre-K for PA is springing into action! This week, as college basketball teams from across the country competed in the “Big Dance,” a group of about 30 preschoolers from Bright Horizons … Continued
Posted at http://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/03/23/grassroots-resistance-credited-republicans-forced-postpone-ahca-vote Published on Thursday, March 23, 2017 by Common Dreams House vote moved to Friday, but with Republicans across the political spectrum unhappy with details of the AHCA, and mounting public opposition, the bill’s passage seems tenuous By … Continued
Posted at http://www.clasp.org/issues/work-supports/in-focus/supports-for-individuals-with-disabilities-are-at-risk March 15, 2017 By Nune Phillips The American Health Care Act (AHCA), sweeping legislation that would undo historic health care gains, is being rushed through Congress by House Republicans. If passed, it would have devastating consequences for vulnerable … Continued
March 15, 2017 http://www.clasp.org/issues/work-life-and-job-quality/in-focus/delauro-and-murray-push-to-guarantee-paid-sick-and-safe-days-for-workers-nationwide By Zoe Ziliak Michel At a time when millions of Americans’ health insurance—and health—is imperiled by an attack on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), at least one bill introduced in Congress could have a positive impact on … Continued
Posted at http://www.clasp.org/news-room/news-releases/president-trumps-budget-poses-grave-danger-to-wellbeing-of-hard-working-poor-and-low-income-peopleand-the-nations-economy March 17, 2017 Washington, D.C., March 17, 2017—The budget proposed by President Trump signals a disturbing and perilous vision for America that abandons the millions of low- and moderate-income people who are working hard to strengthen their … Continued
From Peace Action (http://www.peace-action.org/): Over the last few weeks, Peace Action and a coalition of 17 organizations have been gathering petition signatures supporting legislation that would make it illegal for the president to unilaterally start a nuclear war. We’re pleased … Continued