The so-called “lame duck” session of Congress has begun. That’s the time between an election in November and the start of a new congressional term in January. We have just a matter of weeks to pass critical legislation in *this* … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/11/14/amid-eli-lilly-twitter-fiasco-groups-call-end-insulin-price-gouging “The fake Eli Lilly account was right. Insulin should be free.” KENNY STANCIL November 14, 2022 Dozens of progressive advocacy groups marked World Diabetes Day on Monday by urging Congress to pass legislation that would ensure people in … Continued
From the Trade Justice Education Fund (https://tradejusticeedfund.org/): Officials from the U.S. and Europe are meeting in Washington, DC next month for a round of trade negotiations that could have a major impact on future green jobs initiatives. Please join us … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Over the last three years, as a result of rule changes made during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the uninsured rate in the United States has reached a record low as enrollment in … Continued
In March of 2021, a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021. However, the U.S. Senate has yet to act on that legislation. As the United States grapples with … Continued
The Sentencing Project is seeking a Second Look Network Program Manager as an integral member of our team. Working under the supervision of the Second Look Network Director, the Second Look Program Manager will provide support to lawyers and activists … Continued
Fifth Circuit judges just struck down funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In a spurious ruling, the Fifth Circuit court ruled that funding for the CFPB is unconstitutional. Elizabeth Warren helped create the CFPB to protect consumers from … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): The IIC’s new Winter Toolkit highlights various holy days, holidays, and special events occurring this winter and how you can observe them. Covering Las Posadas, Hanukkah, Epiphany, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and much more, we hope this … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): Preparing Welcome: An Advent Devotional for Immigrant Justice journeys through the four weeks of Advent, beginning November 27, up to Christmas day. Through scripture, reflections, stories, prayers, and opportunities to take action, the devotional weaves together the … Continued
A new report on children and youth who experience homelessness in Pennsylvania is now available. Read at “Childhood Homelessness in Pennsylvania” by Joanne Jung (bepress.com), JJ Cutuli, and Joe Willard. Children and youth who experience homelessness are known to be … Continued