Thanks to Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA for this alert (you don’t need to be Lutheran to use the link). Even as we mark the end of the worldwide ecumenical Season of Creation, we know our call to steward our common … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/10/01/rich-nations-waste-doses-most-african-countries-miss-10-vaccination-goal “We have recently seen a billionaire take a healthcare worker on a journey into space. But back here on planet Earth we have millions of nurses waiting for a vaccine.” JAKE JOHNSON October 1, 2021 More than … Continued
From the Citizens Trade Campaign (http://www.citizenstrade.org): One year ago today, South Africa and India proposed an emergency waiver of COVID vaccine and treatment monopolies so that life-saving medicines needed to end the pandemic could be produced in as many places … 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
From the Juggernaut Project (https://juggernautproject.com/): The expanded Child Tax Credit has been a game changer for millions of families who started receiving up to $300 per child per month this summer. There’s just one problem: Unless Congress acts soon, these … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): October brings Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM), an opportunity to raise awareness and mobilize action for youth who come in contact with the law. In support of YJAM, President Joe Biden issued a proclamation: “To give … Continued
Today, solar energy is more accessible and affordable than ever, but still only makes up 4% of our country’s energy mix. To build a safer and more sustainable future, we’ll need to expand solar power generation — and do so … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): It shouldn’t be a privilege to take a sick day, yet for too many U.S. workers it is. And it’s largely the lowest paid workers—those in the bottom 10% who would be most affected by taking an unpaid day … Continued