From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): President Biden promised to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay and his party controls both the House and the Senate. What is needed now is public support to show Congress that the … Continued
From the PA Department of Human Services (https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx): The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 allocated more than $800 million to Pennsylvania to establish the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), which can provide direct assistance for unpaid and upcoming rent and … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Have we got exciting news for you! Starting on July 15th, you could be getting up to $300/month per child because of the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC)! [1] While this will help many families this … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): For decades, our tax system has been intentionally rigged to benefit the rich and corporations. This month, Congress has the power to begin to change that. Congressional leaders are negotiating a budget resolution right now that … Continued
From the National Alliance to End Homelessness (http://www.endhomelessness.org): The House Appropriations subcommittee is creating its version of the HUD spending bill starting next Monday. It will have a major impact on homelessness funds. And that means it’s essential they hear from you this week … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): The For the People Act is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fundamentally shift power away from wealthy special interests and put it in the hands of everyday people. Despite some misinformed media reports, after all 50 Senate … Continued
From Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (http://www.papartnerships.org): The 2021 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, released in late June by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shows Pennsylvania ranks 19th for overall child well-being. The 50-state report of recent household data is a comprehensive review of child well-being and uses … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/06/scientist-says-bc-heat-wave-caused-over-1-billion-tidal-creatures-cook-death The estimate follows record-breaking temperatures in the Canadian province. ANDREA GERMANOS, STAFF WRITER July 6, 2021 It’s “a frightening warning sign,” said one observer. “Heartbreaking,” another commented. “Can we now mobilize en masse to save all Earthly beings?” asked another. Those were some … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/06/maryland-says-100-residents-who-died-covid-june-were-unvaccinated According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, more than 99% of all U.S. coronavirus deaths last month were among unvaccinated people. JAKE JOHNSON, STAFF WRITER July 6, 2021 A spokesperson for Maryland’s governor said Tuesday that 100% of the state’s residents who … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/06/overwhelming-success-researchers-praise-icelands-four-day-work-week-trials “The public sector is ripe for being a pioneer of shorter working weeks, and lessons can be learned for other governments,” said one analyst. KENNY STANCIL, STAFF WRITER July 6, 2021 A new study demonstrates that working fewer … Continued