From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/): “What we’re seeing is that when people come together and start organizing, then so many other people come forward too. In the banding together of clergy and activists, and poor people, therein lies the … Continued
From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/): “Rev. Dr. King didn’t envision the Poor People’s Campaign as a charitable crusade. It wasn’t a campaign for the poor. It was a campaign of the poor to awaken a broad mass movement to … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/11/08/tough-election-season-human-needs-advocates-mark-progress/#.W-Sgo9VKgdU By David Elliot November 8, 2018 “When people were selling the politics of fear and division and destruction, we were talking about hope. We were talking about the politics of joy.” — U.S. Rep-Elect Ilhan Omar Despite a backdrop … Continued
The Community Responders Network of Central PA has developed a new resource for discussing tensions related to cultural isolation and changing demographics. The videos have been made possible by funding from the Presbyterian Synod of the Trinity. They can be found at www.syntrinity.org/crn-videos/. … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-11-01/civil-rights/lawsuit-challenges-pa-prisons-mail-policy/a64487-1 November 1, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania prisoners have been advised not to use mail to communicate with their attorneys.(diegoattorney/pixabay) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Photocopying mail from attorneys to … Continued
Over the last five decades, right-wing courts have diluted the impact of monumental gains made by the civil rights movement of the 50’s and 60’s. Today, unacceptable, deep inequities persist in people’s access to quality education, affordable insurance, mortgages or … Continued
On September 26, the Pennsylvania House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee voted in favor of an amended version of a Senate bill designed to quash protest. It is modeled after a sample bill written by the American Legislative Exchange Council … Continued
From the Project on Government Oversight (http://www.pogo.org/): This is alarming: A recent State Department report revealed that some U.S. defense contractors are under investigation for allegedly engaging in human trafficking and abusive practices toward their workers. The American people deserve … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, ICE is asking Congress for additional funding for family incarceration and immigration detention. It is critical for the faith community to make their voices heard and urge Congress to reject any proposal that fuels family … Continued