From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We are so pleased that President Biden laid out his vision for lowering prescription drug prices in his Build Back Better Agenda. [1] But in order for this plan to pass, we’re going to need a … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): According to the Philadelphia Tree Canopy Assessment, the city of Philadelphia lost 1,095 acres of tree canopy from 2008 to 2018, with the greatest losses because of residential development. Congresspeople in the House and … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): As you’ve likely seen in the news coming out of Afghanistan, when violence erupts, people flee with nothing but the clothes on their backs. I want you to know that CWS is deploying staff to Fort … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Families in every state of our country are forced to wait year after year for housing vouchers because essential federal programs remain underfunded. This situation has gotten worse during the pandemic, which is … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): State officials are considering approving construction of a gas pipeline through one of Pennsylvania’s great outdoor treasures — Sproul State Forest. Pipeline construction and fracking’s toxic legacy have already wreaked havoc on too many of our beloved … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): Due to a shortsighted exemption in state law made thirty years ago, Pennsylvanians are exposed to potentially toxic and radioactive waste produced by the oil and gas industry. To ensure our public safety we must urge … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/17/one-year-afghanistan-war-spending-could-fund-resettlement-12-million-refugees “We’ve spent billions on war. Now, let’s spend to bring Afghans to safety.” JAKE JOHNSON August 17, 2021 As the Biden administration faces criticism for not doing enough to assist those fleeing Afghanistan, an analysis released Monday showed that the … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): We’re making the case for federal investment in our drinking water — and we need you. Send a message to Your Senators and Representatives today. Tell them that we must fully fund the replacement of lead … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): Learn what you can do below! Thanks to the work you’re doing Senate Democrats were united in passing the budget resolution last Wednesday. This was the first step for advancing President Biden’s $3.5 trillion Build Back … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Voting rights are under attack all over the country. Look no further than Texas — where Republicans are attempting to muscle through legislation to ban 24-hour and drive-through voting, increase criminal penalties for election workers, and … Continued