From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): During his testimony before Congress last week, Robert Mueller made it clear to the American people: Russia’s attack on our elections in 2016 was drastic — and if we don’t immediately improve our election security measures, … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Last month, the Supreme Court suspended the administration’s ability to add a citizenship question to the survey, calling their reason for including it “contrived.” But showing no concern for the rule of law, the administration initially … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): Great news! We’ve learned that the House State Government Committee has scheduled a public meeting on redistricting reform: September 18, 9 am, in the Irvis Building. Fair Districts PA leaders will be invited to present … Continued
From FairVote (https://www.fairvote.org/): Just a month ago, the Supreme Court ruled that federal courts cannot curb partisan gerrymandering. To address partisan gerrymandering in all congressional districts, the path is clear: Congress must act. That is why we are urging Congress … Continued
From Pennsylvania Common Cause: (https://www.commoncause.org/pennsylvania/): There’s a lot going on in Harrisburg lately, and we want to make sure you’re informed! On Friday, June 28th, the Pennsylvania legislative assembly adjourned for the final time until September. Within the last few … Continued
From PA Voice (https://www.pennsylvaniavoice.org/): Did you hear the news? Pennsylvania is guaranteed secure elections in 2020. After a tumultuous final few weeks of the fiscal year that ended June 30, when several voting reform measures and election security funding proposals … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/voices/the-miami-debates-did-the-presidential-candidates-discuss-poverty David Elliot July 2, 2019 Last month, Voices for Human Needs wrote about an event sponsored by the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. The event featured nine presidential candidates who took turns taking the stage at … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): CLASP issued this statement in response to today’s Supreme Court decision: June 27, 2019, Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Supreme Court today affirmed the crucial importance of an accurate and inclusive census by ruling that, for now, the citizenship … Continued
Posted at https://drawthelinespa.org/news/scotus-call-on-gerrymandering-does-not-undo-or-thwart-progress-that-pa-has-made Chris Satullo| June 27th, 2019 The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to shrug at extreme partisan gerrymandering is disappointing, but not surprising. Pennsylvanians, though, should realize this ruling does not undo progress at slaying the gerrymander in their state. … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): Just now, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of inclusion and justice by rejecting the racist citizenship question the administration attempted to add to the 2020 census. This is a huge win for human … Continued