Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/13/manchins-energy-bill-condemned-kick-gut-climate-justice “Instead of funding non-polluting alternatives, it throws public money at expensive, unproven technologies that will allow the fossil fuel industry to continue poisoning frontline communities and trashing the planet.” KENNY STANCIL July 13, 2021 Public and environmental … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): As parents, we all want our children to grow up as healthy as possible and find their place in the world. We want our babies to thrive as they become children, teenagers, and eventually adults, and … Continued
From Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org): Lamar Johnson Jr. saves lives and stops gun violence. As a Violence Prevention Coordinator with B.R.A.V.E Youth Leaders in Chicago, he teaches teens how to advocate for peace and seek a life beyond the cycle of … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/08/it-didnt-have-be-way-who-chief-laments-4-million-covid-19-deaths “Everyone deserves protection from Covid-19,” said the People’s Vaccine Alliance, “not just the richest.” ANDREA GERMANOS July 8, 2021 The official global death toll from Covid-19 hit 4 million Wednesday—a “tragic milestone,” said the World Health Organization chief as he … Continued
From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/): Join us for a Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action, July 12 – August 8 beginning on July 12 at 1pm ET / 10am PT from in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): As the United States prepares to withdraw its military from Afghanistan, and as attacks against Afghan nationals who cooperated with the U.S. military rise exponentially, the administration must urgently evacuate Afghan allies, and their loved … Continued
Pennsylvania Voice is looking to hire a Data Associate! The role will primarily work within the Civic Engagement department and report to the Data & Targeting Manager (that’s me). Full time, permanent, WFH flexible. Here’s the job description: Data Associate Salary range is $45,000 … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/09/oxfam-report-shows-11-people-are-dying-hunger-every-minute-outpacing-covid “To prevent unnecessary deaths and millions more people being pushed to extreme poverty and hunger, governments… must simultaneously build fairer and more sustainable food systems and support social protection programs.” BRETT WILKINS July 9, 2021 As many … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/09/infrastructure-plan-major-climate-investments-would-create-26-million-jobs-report “Congress has the opportunity to create millions of good-paying jobs in the clean energy economy right now,” said one advocate. KENNY STANCIL July 9, 2021 A report released Friday by Data for Progress and Evergreen Action shows that an infrastructure package with … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-07-09/endangered-species-and-wildlife/state-endangered-night-herons-find-refuge-in-urban-harrisburg/a74948-1 July 9, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Some rare birds that have called Harrisburg’s tall sycamore trees home are taking flight this week. Yellow-crowned night herons have found … Continued