Watch the video “In Times Like These” by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II In times like these … Take care of yourself, take necessary precautions so we can take care of one another. When you can, help others, especially poor and … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): By now you’ve surely seen this graph, or one like it, as people #StayInside to #FlattenTheCurve: But that dotted line that says “health care system capacity” isn’t fixed and has not been addressed in any … Continued
Congress has now passed two bills that begin to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and another is on the way. But these bills do not protect health care workers who are on the frontlines of the response. … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): We know that the coronavirus outbreak is a frightening and stressful time for all. It is especially frightening for people in prison and their loved ones. Almost all prisons and jails have canceled visits, … Continued
From Start Strong PA (https://startstrongpa.org/): Tell the Governor and General Assembly to include child care in PA stimulus package at https://startstrongpa.org/take-action! Here’s why: Survey shows extended economic shut down puts nearly one-third of PA child care providers at risk of … Continued
Nurses and health care professionals are on the front lines of our battle against COVID-19. Their tireless work has brought comfort and healing to our communities, and saved countless lives. Unfortunately, they are working in dangerous, unacceptable conditions. Many have … Continued
Lutheran social ministry organizations (and many other faith-based organizations) are serving vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic and request your help to ensure that they can continue to meet those needs during this public health emergency and to help build … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): The People and the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center have joined with more than 30 other groups to demand immediate action on the part of Governor Wolf and the General Assembly to … Continued
Some in the Senate are trying to force through billions of dollars in bailouts for the ultra-rich and big corporations with no strings attached. We can’t let them. The economic fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak is hitting home, and Congress … Continued
Our staff continues to provide services to our older clients and communities who are disproportionately impacted by this crisis. In response to the Governor’s directive, all SeniorLAW Center physical offices are closed (as are many courts), but our entire staff … Continued