From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The COVID pandemic laid bare the ways our country has failed to support opportunities and provide protections for all. Racial disparities in deaths and economic devastation stand as an undeniable testament to persistent and historic … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Quarantining during this pandemic brought out a myriad of hobbies for many of us, such as binging on streaming tv shows, trying your hand at whipped coffee, TikTok dance sessions, impersonating your favorite work of art, … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): But every time Democrats propose investments to create jobs, rebuild infrastructure, secure a green energy future, make housing more affordable and more―like President Biden just did in his American Jobs Plan―Republicans (and some moderate … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): “It’s Thursday in America.” This is how I responded when asked about the most recent mass shooting in America. A man with two assault rifles had killed 8 people overnight in a FedEx facility.¹ Lately, we’ve been … Continued
PennFuture Campaign Manager (Philadelphia) PennFuture seeks a Campaign Manager to oversee PennFuture’s work in Philadelphia, where they will lead bold, sophisticated, and integrated campaigns that will grow a diverse constituency in Philadelphia to improve environmental outcomes in the city, including … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): You’ve probably heard by now that Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd. This ruling is accountability, not justice. Justice would be if George Floyd were still alive — and … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): Right now, polar bear cubs and their famished mothers in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge should be heading toward the coast in search of food after months of hibernation. This refuge is the most important land-denning site … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Great news! The new American Rescue Plan is making health care coverage through HealthCare.gov and COBRA more affordable! This is huge! The Biden administration has now extended the special enrollment period for health care coverage at … Continued
From Hunger-Free Pennsylvania (https://www.hungerfreepa.org/): Last year, to meet surging demand, both SFPP and PASS received extra funding through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, with SFPP getting a $15 million boost on top of the $18.188 … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/04/16/utterly-unacceptable-and-shameful-anger-erupts-over-biden-plan-keep-trump-era NOTE: The administration has reversed this decision and will raise the cap to 62,500 in May, and has committed to raising it to 125,000 by the end of the administration’s first full fiscal year. “Biden is turning … Continued