Together, we have the opportunity to affect the elections in each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. Many work polling locations as volunteer greeters and other volunteer positions. Becoming an elected or appointed poll worker has several benefits: Learn about PA elections … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/04/05/pausing-crisis-doesnt-end-it-biden-extend-student-loan-payment-freeze-again “We have to keep pushing. This isn’t enough,” said the Debt Collective. JAKE JOHNSON April 5, 2022 President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to keep the moratorium on student loan repayments in place through August 31, an extension … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Poor People’s Campaign (https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/committee/pennsylvania/): Dozens have already signed up! Will you be next? Join the PA Poor People’s Campaign for an Online Week of Action to promote the June 18th Mass Poor People’s and Low Wage Workers … Continued
When police stop vehicles for minor traffic infractions, Black Americans die. Sandra Bland, Philando Castile, and Daunte Wright were killed during traffic stops for minor violations like a missing license plate or malfunctioning brake light. These stops aren’t making our … Continued
From Pennsylvania Interfaith Power and Light (http://www.paipl.org): Join PA IPL on our 2022 Climate Justice Bike & Hike, May 1-May 29. Bike 100 miles or Walk 50 miles and share your stories with us, your family & friends. Visit our new website to … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): (From Bill Underwood at the Sentencing Project) I hope you never wake up in a cell, knowing that a wrong move could mean you won’t survive the day. I had to do just that for … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/04/01/title-42-wind-down-welcomed-not-enough-secure-immigration-justice-say-rights-groups “With an end date for Title 42 now set, it’s time for President Biden to fulfill his promise to build a just and humane asylum system,” said the ACLU. JULIA CONLEY April 1, 2022 Immigrant rights advocates … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): With 4 million Ukrainian refugees on the move, the world’s response has been tremendous: A German rail company offered free train travel for all Ukrainians coming from Poland… strangers opened up their homes throughout Europe… … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): We all deserve to live in a healthy environment free of toxic pollution. Our families have a right to safe drinking water, clean air, clean energy, and the ability to help shape decision-making in your … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Advancing our education in hopes of a stable future shouldn’t result in decades of financial hardship. While running for President, Joe Biden promised to cancel student loan debt, and it’s time to get the job done. … Continued