A vaccine can change a life. As COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out in our own communities in the United States, we all understand just what those shots mean, what a difference they make. And we must not forget about refugees. … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/06/02/just-give-people-money-study-finds-covid-survival-checks-reduced-food-insecurity Published on Wednesday, June 02, 2021 by Common Dreams “It turns out, relieving a lot of everyday hardship can be done very simply and directly by giving poor people money and support. Who knew?” By Jake Johnson, … Continued
From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (http://www.housingalliancepa.org/): The Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, established under the American Rescue Plan Act, can be used to address the negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency, including economic harms to workers, households, … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Last year required many of us to make personal sacrifices. EPI research into preliminary data shows this sacrifice did not extend to many of America’s CEOs. Our researchers reviewed data from 281 large firms filing information … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/05/25/health-systems-dozens-countries-near-total-collapse-due-oxygen-shortages Published on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 by Common Dreams “If oxygen capacity is there for mining companies to extract, the capacity must be there for the health system to save lives.” By Julia Conley, staff writer A … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/05/24/who-chief-decries-scandalous-vaccine-inequality-where-rich-nations-control-fate Published on Monday, May 24, 2021 by Common Dreams “The pandemic is not over, and it will not be over until and unless transmission is controlled in every last country.” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer A public … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Talk about fake news—the Republican governors of 22 states (and counting) have outrageously decided to stop federal unemployment payments to unemployed workers, citing the false idea that the economy is “roaring back” and people are staying … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): For persons of faith, every person is worth investing in and deserves an equal voice in our government. That’s why we’re excited to share with you the launch of our Holy Recovery campaign. Together over the … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-05-20/education/rescue-plans-funds-can-help-students-catch-up/a74372-1 May 20, 2021 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania schools will have some major federal help as they reopen their doors, and teachers want districts to use those … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.krc-pbpc.org): President Joe Biden has proposed a much-needed recovery agenda that makes critical investments in the systems and services that we all need to thrive – transportation, quality education, affordable child care, health … Continued