From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): 19 years after its opening, 40 men remain imprisoned in the detention center at Guantanamo Bay. Guantanamo is an abhorrent symbol of torture, not to mention a waste of money at an … Continued
After receiving additional prioritization recommendations from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on December 22nd, today the Pennsylvania Department of Health released an updated COVID-19 Interim Vaccination Plan that will reflect those additional federal recommendations. The complete plan … Continued
Our faith instructs us to take seriously positions of leadership, not to lead others astray and to be careful about what we say and do. In Philippians 2:3-4 we are taught to, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but … Continued
From Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (https://www.lutheranadvocacypa.org/): January 5, 2021 With families gathered as witnesses for a COVID-adapted swearing-in day in the state Capitol, normally a happy picture day, the opening of the new Pennsylvania General Assembly turned into chaos … Continued
Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images By Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation I have long believed that inequality is the greatest threat to justice—and, the corollary, that white supremacy is the greatest threat to democracy. But what has become clear during … Continued
PA IPL is excited to announce that we are hiring for two part-time positions: Part-time Development Associate Part-time Policy Engagement Manager We seek candidates who excel in communication and development, build strong relationships, are results-oriented, and are excellent problem solvers. … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): In the midst of a public health and economic crisis, prescription drug costs are continuing to rise. Pennsylvania legislators should make addressing healthcare affordability one of their first actions in the new legislative session, … Continued
Published on Saturday, January 02, 2021 by Inequality.org Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/01/02/2021-lets-ring-global-alarm-inequality-everyone-can-hear Our task ahead: preventing a deeply unequal world from recreating pre-pandemic business as usual. By Sam Pizzigati Food Bank for New York City hosts a food distribution pop-up in … Continued
Friends, This has been a year unlike any other. We haven’t been able to gather with our families and friends as we always have. Our religious services have mostly become online affairs. We must wear masks whenever we are out … Continued
TELL CONGRESS TO PASS A COVID RELIEF PACKAGE NOW From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Congress is considering a COVID relief package to accompany federal funding for the remainder of this fiscal year. As congressional leaders plan to include another … Continued