Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/11/27/climate-crisis-health-emergency-new-report-warns-us-fracking-boom-making-people-and Published on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 by Common Dreams “It is unconscionable that we continue to subject our communities to these risks when we have the technology to make a just transition to renewable energy.” By Jessica … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/11/27/why-are-drug-prices-rising-so-much-pharma-exec-admits-no-other-rationale-profit Published on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 by Common Dreams “The industry executive said the quiet part out loud,” said one outside expert in response. “Price-gouging is central to the industry business model.” By Andrea Germanos, staff writer … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/11/26/science-screaming-un-report-warns-only-rapid-and-transformational-action-can-stave Published on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 by Common Dreams “Failure to heed these warnings and take drastic action to reverse emissions means we will continue to witness deadly and catastrophic heatwaves, storms, and pollution.” By Jake Johnson, … Continued
From Public Citizens for Children and Youth (http://www.pccy.org): PCCY is looking for a dynamic, outgoing individual with a passion for making sure that children throughout the greater Philadelphia area get the health insurance and health care they need! We are … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): Take action TODAY and urge the Environmental Protection Agency NOT to roll back methane standards! The EPA has proposed a rollback in methane pollution standards and as people of faith, we must object. The existing regulations … Continued
From Pennsylvania Common Cause: (https://www.commoncause.org/pennsylvania/): Every eligible voter in Pennsylvania has the right to be heard. We all deserve to know that our votes count for the future of our families, friends, and communities. But right now, that very right … Continued
From the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (https://cliniclegal.org/): On Nov. 14, 2019, USCIS officially published its plans to raise fees to apply for naturalization and vital immigration benefits while slashing the availability of fee waivers. USCIS’ proposed rule would: Drastically increase … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): The census is the engine of our democracy. It determines political representation and funding for hospitals, schools and roads for the next decade. When everyone in our communities is counted, we all get the … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): Right now, Congress is working on the next federal budget and we have a chance to secure full and permanent funding for LWCF. But our representatives are saying they haven’t heard from enough people that … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): It’s creeping across the countryside, causing more and more damage every year.1 It’s harming crops and other plants, burning the edges of their leaves with its caustic touch. And everything we’ve tried so far to stop it … Continued