From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): You’ve probably heard that the administration wants to weaken the clean car standards that are set to nearly double our current fuel economy by 2025. It is imperative that people of faith show that … Continued
Thanks to your advocacy efforts, HB 2060, legislation that would require persons subject to final protection-from-abuse orders to surrender all guns in their possession within 24 hours, passed in the House on September 26. Your calls, emails and letters made … Continued
Harrisburg, PA – Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller today announced that from September 24-28, she will take the SNAP Challenge to highlight Hunger Action Month, the importance of food access, and the prevalence of food insecurity across Pennsylvania. The week … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/09/24/trumps-public-charge-proposal-sicker-hungrier-poorer-nation/#.W6kiyHtKgdU By CHN September 24, 2018 Deborah Weinstein, Executive Director of the Coalition on Human Needs, issued the following statement Monday in response to the Trump Administration’s proposed Department of Homeland Security Public Charge rule regarding immigrants: “The Administration’s … Continued
From Every Town for Gun Safety (https://everytown.org/): Despite the dozens of horrific school shootings this year, the administration and the NRA are pushing for laws that would arm teachers and allow civilians to carry guns into our elementary, middle and … Continued
From PathWays PA (http://www.pathwayspa.org): While it’s back to school for many of us, it’s back to work for Pennsylvania’s full-time legislature – which means some legislators are (once again) trying to overturn Philadelphia’s paid sick and safe days law passed … Continued
From the Campaign for Youth Justice (http://www.campaignforyouthjustice.org/): Campaign for Youth Justice, National Association of Social Workers urge reforms WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 24, 2018)– Juvenile arrest rates have fallen sharply in recent years, but black youth are disproportionately sent to adult court … Continued
From CLASP (http://www.clasp.org/): The Administration announced a damaging new proposal Saturday night that would hurt immigrants and their families. We wanted to let you know about this proposal and encourage you to join us in pushing back. Under the proposed … Continued
From the Campaign for America’s Future (http://www.ourfuture.org/): That fight against cuts to Social Security will continue—because the politicians who just passed the massive tax cuts for the rich and the corporations are now launching a campaign to make up the … Continued
What would you do if your home and belongings were suddenly swept away in a flood? When the news is filled with stories and images of people in need, how can you respond to their plight? In a crisis, such … Continued