Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/05/24/legal-scholars-detail-why-dc-statehood-absolutely-constitutional Published on Monday, May 24, 2021 by Common Dreams “When the nation’s leading constitutional scholars come together to affirm that statehood is constitutional, we need to listen,” declared one campaigner. By Jessica Corbett, staff writer Activists hold … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/05/24/who-chief-decries-scandalous-vaccine-inequality-where-rich-nations-control-fate Published on Monday, May 24, 2021 by Common Dreams “The pandemic is not over, and it will not be over until and unless transmission is controlled in every last country.” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer A public … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/05/24/moralmonday-event-elevates-progressive-push-third-reconstruction-resolution Published on Monday, May 24, 2021 by Common Dreams “We have the power to end poverty,” says Rep. Pramila Jayapal. “We must implement bold proposals that center the poor—providing housing, healthcare, climate justice, and equitable public education.” … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): A year ago today, George Floyd’s family lost their loved one. They lost a father, a brother and a friend to a cruel armed agent of the state – a story that is all … Continued
The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is seeking questions for an installment of its series on civic engagement, titled “Civics 101: Meet Your Leaders.” The event will be recorded on Zoom, streamed on Facebook Live (date and time to be announced), … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Talk about fake news—the Republican governors of 22 states (and counting) have outrageously decided to stop federal unemployment payments to unemployed workers, citing the false idea that the economy is “roaring back” and people are staying … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The American Rescue Plan effectively responded to urgent needs with temporary help—cutting childhood poverty in half. But only for one year. That legislation is an effective first step. Now we have more work … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): One of the first environmental lessons you may have learned growing up was the importance of recycling. That’s why it was so shocking last fall when the Pennsylvania General Assembly cut $50 million from Pennsylvania’s recycling programs, … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): We’re glad that during our recent primary election, officials were able to count votes quickly — a far cry from November’s presidential election. But that’s not because our lawmakers took any action to help our counties … Continued
