Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/04/time-medicare-all-us-healthcare-system-ranks-dead-last-among-rich-nations-again “There’s no question: our cruel, for-profit healthcare system is broken,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal. JAKE JOHNSON August 4, 2021 The United States spends far more of its GDP on healthcare than other rich countries yet still has the … Continued
As you may have heard, EPA and Army Corps announced their plans to begin the process of revising the Trump Administration’s “Dirty Water Rule,” which was the most severe attack on the Clean Water Act in history. This regulation removed … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): This summer we’ve seen heat waves, droughts, flooding, wildfires and hurricanes throughout the United States. None of these are new, but the science is clear: Global warming is making extreme weather events more intense and frequent.1 The U.S. … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-08-04/juvenile-justice/pa-cuts-youth-justice-racial-disparities-still-above-u-s-detention-average/a75232-1 August 4, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Despite youth incarceration rates falling nationwide in the last few years, major racial disparities remain for kids in Pennsylvania’s detention … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Fracking and oil extraction endanger our health and environment and are a major source of methane pollution — one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis. Fortunately, state officials put forth a proposal to reduce methane … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/03/cori-bush-progressive-lawmakers-and-activists-hailed-new-cdc-eviction-moratorium “I think the message here today is clear,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “It’s that everyday people can make a change. We can always demand better.” BRETT WILKINS August 3, 2021 Pressure from progressive lawmakers and grassroots activists to … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): On August 2nd, the U.S. Department of State announced a Priority 2 (P-2) designation for certain Afghan nationals and their family members in need of resettlement who do not meet the specific requirements of the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) … Continued
The CDC announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will issue a limited eviction moratorium – starting today through October 3 – for renters living in communities experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases! President Biden’s bold action and leadership in … Continued
From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): Currently, people released from prison after serving their sentences for drug felonies are banned for life from receiving food assistance. Known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The Senate could vote as early as this week on critical legislation, which is expected to allocate $3.5 trillion to invest in people, families and communities. These long overdue investments would be paid for … Continued