From Keystone Research Center (http://www.keystoneresearch.org): Have you always wanted to know more about economics? Do you want to learn about innovative policies that have been proven to bring economic benefits to the people & communities you serve? Your opportunity arrives … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/08/28/viral-video-mississippi-voting-machine-changing-mans-vote-prompts-calls-paper Published on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 by Common Dreams “These machines should not be used in a democracy.” By Julia Conley, staff writer An Election Day volunteer assists a man at the voting machines at the Stephen … Continued
From Faith in Healthcare (https://faithinhealthcare.org): The Medicaid “managed care” story told in Part One, where billions of taxpayer dollars are spent paying private corporations that regularly cut corners and fail to provide promised care, is mirrored by the tale of … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): We recently hit an important milestone as we signed on our 100th cosponsor to Rep. Rabb and Sen. Killion’s legislation to transition PA to 100% renewable energy by 2050. But our work is far from over. If … Continued
From National Farmworker Ministry (http://nfwm.org/): From now until September 6th, please take the time to contact your Congressional Representatives while they are on summer recess. If possible, look for opportunities to meet with them at local events or make an appointment … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): As the summer winds down, students and teachers are getting ready to head back to classrooms throughout the country. But for America’s teachers, that comes at a price: an average of $459 to be … Continued
From the Latin America Working Group (https://www.lawg.org/): Almost a year ago we called on you to speak out against the administration’s first attempts to keep kids locked up in cages indefinitely. Your voiced mattered. But the fight is far from … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): We talk a lot about policies that undermine Social Security. Here’s a new scam, and it’s not coming from Washington, DC: Telephone scammers are scaring seniors―taking advantage of our Social Security system’s role as a … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, Congress is considering the level of funding for detention, deportation, and border militarization for next fiscal year (FY 2020). We have born witness to this administration’s deliberate use of these funds at the … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): September 1st is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. It marks the first day of the Season of Creation. The Season runs through October 4th. It is a time when Christians honor and … Continued