From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): The Administration’s youth justice abuses and rollbacks merit a new term: Unjustice. We define Unjustice as a return to past policies and behaviors that deemed some members of society unworthy of fair, equal treatment under the law. … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Fluorinated gases persist in the atmosphere for thousands of years. They are so potent that even tiny amounts can have massive effects on global temperature. The Environmental Protection Agency calls them “the most potent and longest lasting … Continued
From Families USA (http://www.familiesusa.org): With election season in full swing, candidates are hitting the campaign trail speaking to issues that are important to voters. We know that health care, and specifically protections for people with preexisting conditions, is a top … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Harvest time is approaching, our tables are bountiful, and soon we will bring together our loved ones in celebration. Today, on World Food Day, let’s celebrate sustainable food choices. Across faith traditions there is … Continued
Job Summary This full time position requires the employee to assist clients of the Unemployment Information Center. Worker will greet housing clients and unemployed workers. S/he will assist with the completion of the housing intake forms and gather all necessary … Continued
From Prosperity Now (https://prosperitynow.org/): While it is widely understood that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was constructed to make the rich even more rich, the legislation’s effect on the ever-growing racial wealth divide has been largely underreported, if … Continued
Decision Makes Washington the 20th State to Outlaw the Death Penalty FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2018 OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Supreme Court handed down a decision today that outlaws the death penalty, making it the 20th state in … Continued
From Witness to Innocence (https://www.witnesstoinnocence.org/): Witness to Innocence members — exonerated survivors of death row — are fighting to restore justice to our broken system: abolish the death penalty, prevent wrongful convictions, and secure fair compensation for those who were wrongfully … Continued
The administration has officially proposed a new regulation that would block immigrant families from having a permanent, secure future in the United States. Under the new regulation, immigrants who legally access to basic health supports, safe housing, and healthy food … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-10-10/education/pa-state-special-ed-funding-falls-far-behind-need/a64256-1 October 10, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Since 2009, special-education costs in Pennsylvania have risen by $1.54 billion, but state funding has increased only $72 million. (ernestoeslava/Pixabay) PHILADELPHIA – … Continued