From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): The climate crisis is here, knocking down our door. It’s telling us that we have to act now before it’s too late. If we don’t, we’ll experience extreme devastation and loss that we simply won’t … Continued
Your past should never limit your future. There is often a negative stereotype that surrounds the label of “formerly incarcerated”. We’re looking to counter this way of thinking in every way possible. Terri Minor Spencer coined the phrase, “Colorful Backgrounds,” … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-03-22/census/house-senate-redistricting-comes-to-a-close-in-pennsylvania/a78367-1 March 22, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, rejected legal challenges to new state House and Senate maps last week, finalizing the … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Right now, you have the chance to protect Chaco Canyon for decades to come. Will you submit your comment? Chaco Canyon is a desert wonder filled with natural and cultural significance. But a staggering 91% of the … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/03/20/unthinkable-scientists-shocked-polar-temperatures-soar-50-90-degrees-above-normal “With everything going on in the world right now, the dual polar climate disasters of 2022 should be the top story.” BRETT WILKINS March 20, 2022 Scientists expressed shock and alarm this weekend amid extreme high temperatures near … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): Big Pharma corporations are killing Americans by charging outrageous prices for prescription drugs. We know why: these companies have spent a fortune on lobbyists to get the U.S. government to protect their profits. Enough is … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Register to host a screening of YOUTH v GOV, a powerful film that follows 21 young Americans suing the world’s most powerful government to protect their constitutional rights to a stable climate. IPL invites … Continued
People from across Pennsylvania are heading to Harrisburg for the first Pennsylvania Climate Convergence on June 11 – 13 to tell our state government that we demand climate action NOW! Just posted on the site’s blog: “’This report is a … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/03/18/poll-shows-incredible-80-us-voters-support-windfall-tax-big-oil “If members of Congress refuse to act, it’ll be concrete evidence that they’re in the pockets of the industry,” said one climate advocate. JAKE JOHNSON March 18, 2022 New survey data out this week shows that U.S. voters—regardless … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We’ve got one we can mark down in the WIN column! On Tuesday, President Biden signed a major spending bill into law that creates increases in dedicated funding for food and nutrition, housing, early learning, and … Continued