The Biden administration announced today an extension of the federal eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021, and greater enforcement of the moratorium’s protections – two measures that will help keep millions of renters stably housed during the pandemic and prevent further spread of and … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): We must protect and preserve the Postal Service. We shouldn’t be rolling back the U.S. Postal Service, as Postmaster General Louis DeJoy plans to do. EPI’s Monique Morrissey argues that postal services should be expanded … Continued
From Hunger-Free Pennsylvania (https://www.hungerfreepa.org/): In “normal” times, far too many Pennsylvanians are challenged by hunger. But during the pandemic, that need was even more evident as many in our communities turned to food banks for help for the first time. Our … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Something major, historic, and BIG (really big!) happened at the end of last week: Fueled by your calls, petition and letter signatures, stories that you shared, your contacts with members of Congress, posts on social media, … Continued
Take action through the ELCA Action Center. (NOTE: You do not need to be Lutheran to use this.) Congress created the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in 1994 with broad bi-partisan support. VAWA is an essential tool in combating gender-based … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): The U.S. Postal service provides a critical public good―but it needs our help. Under the last two Republican administrations, the USPS has been under constant attack. In 2006, during the George W. Bush administration, … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Here we are, 12 months into this pandemic, 500,000 people lost, and we still haven’t passed a permanent national paid leave law, even though the research is abundantly clear that paid leave in a pandemic saves … Continued
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) decided not to extend the COVID-19 utility shutoff moratorium, allowing utilities to shut off gas, electric, and water services for households beginning April 1, 2021. Although the PUC has required utilities to offer payment … Continued
Statement attributable to Luis Guardia, President, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 — The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) is beyond pleased that the 2019 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) public charge rule has been blocked permanently nationwide. … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.krc-pbpc.org): The $1.9 trillion stimulus bill provides a wide range of critical improvements to the social safety net and aid to small businesses. It also provides funds for state and local governments, many … Continued