An update on America’s changing religious landscape WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 17, 2019) – Nearly two-thirds of American adults (65%) describe themselves as Christians when asked about their religion, down 12 points over the past decade, based on Pew Research Center telephone … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to protect Arctic wildlife from destructive drilling. Now, it’s the Senate’s turn. With a bipartisan vote, the House passed the Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act, which will end … Continued
Published on Thursday, October 10, 2019 by Common Dreams Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/10/10/new-study-warns-5-billion-people-could-face-higher-risk-climate-related-coastal “If we continue on this trajectory, ecosystems will be unable to provide natural insurance in the face of climate change-induced impacts on food, water, and infrastructure.” By Jessica … Continued
From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://poorpeoplescampaign.org/): Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, fellow national co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign (PPC): A National Call for Moral Revival, and Rev. Dr. William Barber recently held a press conference at National City Christian Church … Continued
Published on Thursday, October 17, 2019 by Common Dreams Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/10/17/researchers-detail-how-slashing-pentagon-budget-could-pay-medicare-all-while “Proposals to fund Medicare for All have focused on raising taxes. But what if we could imagine another way entirely?” By Julia Conley, staff writer A New York Times op-ed … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/10/14/citing-moral-duty-take-radical-action-over-700-scientists-endorse-mass-civil Published on Monday, October 14, 2019 by Common Dreams “We believe that the continued governmental inaction over the climate and ecological crisis now justifies peaceful and nonviolent protest and direct action, even if this goes beyond the … Continued
Posted at http://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2019/10/new-audubon-report-shows-30-bird.html On October 10, the National Audubon Society released a new report– Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink— which found two-thirds of America’s birds are threatened with extinction from climate change and may lose more … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/10/09/truly-terrifying-scientists-studying-underwater-permafrost-thaw-find-area-arctic Published on Wednesday, October 09, 2019 by Common Dreams The lead researcher said that “this is the most powerful” methane seep he has ever seen. “No one has ever recorded anything similar.” By Jessica Corbett, staff writer … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): Will you take one minute to call your representative in support of the REAL Act? Call 844-899-8819. Alternatively, you can call directly—find contact information at http://www.house.gov. FAMM believes that incarcerated students should have the … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): A new statewide poll of registered voters’ attitudes released today shows why 67% of Pennsylvania voters support an independent commission to draw legislative district lines. This includes majorities of Democrats (66%), independents (78%) and Republicans … Continued