From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): During this terrible pandemic, we have seen an unprecedented surge in Americans going without food. In the wealthiest country in the history of the world, that is simply unacceptable. President Biden’s Build Back … Continued
Today’s Funding Will Add Another 1,974 Affordable Rental Units in PA Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced awards totaling more than $43.6 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, more than $7.4 million in PennHOMES funding, and more than … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Last week the New York Times shared shocking statistics about early child care support in the United States. Brace yourself….it turns out rich countries contribute an average of $14,000 per year for a toddler’s care, compared … Continued
From the Juggernaut Project (https://juggernautproject.com/): Our economy, democracy, and climate have been warped by a concentration of wealth in the hands of a small minority. This concentration allows the powerful to drive policies that benefit themselves while leaving the rest … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/10/09/amid-calls-fire-dejoy-20-state-ags-file-suit-over-plan-sabotage-postal-service “Millions of Americans depend on the mail every day,” said Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson. “One political appointee does not get to decide the fate of the Postal Service.” JON QUEALLY October 9, 2021 Twenty state … Continued
The Housing Alliance is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter to be part of its Housing Capacity AmeriCorps VISTA team, working on affordable housing, homelessness, eviction, and blight issues across Pennsylvania. Applications are due for this position by Friday, December … Continued
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): President Biden and congressional leaders need to hear from you and from as many members of Congress as possible in support of essential and targeted housing investments currently included in the “Build Back Better … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We need your help to show Congress how critical paid family and medical leave is for working families and our economy. Sign on now at https://action.momsrising.org/sign/militarypaidleave and let members know we want paid leave for all … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/09/29/new-report-exposes-corporate-scheme-derail-biden-agenda-and-upend-democracy “Congress needs to do its job, fight these bullies, and pass a budget package for the people.” KENNY STANCIL September 29, 2021 Corporations threatened by the prospect of paying a slightly higher tax rate and exercising a little … Continued
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): President Biden and congressional leaders are crafting an agreement with moderate Democrats to drastically cut the “Build Back Better Act” economic recovery package. The Washington Post reports today that “the administration’s housing proposal, which … Continued