From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): While we know in-person conversations with constituents are by far the best way to influence legislators, we also know that our lives are busy and taking time off work isn’t possible for everyone. We are … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): Nationwide there are more people serving life sentences today (206,000) than the entire prison population in 1970 (196,000), according to a new fact sheet released by The Sentencing Project’s Campaign to End Life Imprisonment. Starting … Continued
Church World Service has decided to delay this event until later in the year. From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Are you frustrated by the polarization in our world today? Do you want to help people who are fleeing war or disaster, … Continued
Date: Tuesday, March 3 Scripture: Colossians 1: 21-22 “Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you … Continued
Date: Monday, March 2 Scripture: Matthew 12:18 “Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.” by Darrel … Continued
Click on the book title to visit the Amazon link. Or check the books out from your local library! The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander Solitary by … Continued
Date: Saturday, February 29 Scripture: Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” by Anthony Alexander, Union of Black Episcopalians As I prepare myself to celebrate a Holy Lent, it should be noted that I have … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/02/19/study-suggests-fossil-fuel-use-emits-40-more-climate-heating-methane-previously Published on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 by Common Dreams The lead author said that one positive implication of the research is “if we can reduce our emissions, it’s going to have more of an impact.” By Jessica … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/02/19/barbaric-8-million-americans-have-been-forced-start-crowdfunding-campaigns-cover Published on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 by Common Dreams “No one should have to beg for money to get the healthcare they need in the richest country on Earth.” By Jake Johnson, staff writer Nurses use Band-Aids … Continued
