From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): It’s happening. Again! And it’s not good. I’m talking about Black Women’s Equal Pay Day – August 7th. This is the day that lifts up the outrageous fact that Black women in the United States earn … Continued
From Lancaster Against Pipelines (http://www.wearelancastercounty.org/): The gas industry has officially declared war on Pennsylvanians who dare challenge their “right” to take our land, poison our water, and foul our air. Adding insult to injury, our own judges and law enforcement … Continued
From POWER (http://www.powerinterfaith.org/): For years, POWER has been one of the only voices calling for fair distribution of public education funding in Pennsylvania (the Council has joined in this effort). As people of faith, we affirm the infinite value of … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/08/07/seven-reasons-the-trump-administrations-short-term-health-plans-are-harmful-to-families/#.W2n3J9VKgdU By Families USA August 7, 2018 Editor’s note: This piece was written by Cheryl Fish-Parcham, Director of Access Initiatives at Families USA. It was originally posted on Families USA’s website on August 1. For more information on the so-called “short-term insurance” … Continued
From the National Immigration Law Center (http://www.nilc.org): Once again, another court has rejected the cruel and unlawful termination of the DACA program — ruling that the termination was unlawful. While this decision changes nothing for now for first-time DACA applicants, … Continued
The Guardian, July 29, 2018 While the unemployment rate has fallen to 3.8 percent, stagnant wages and “vanishing job benefits,” combined with growing numbers of contract workers without job security and “an army of part-time workers desperate for full-time jobs” … Continued
Wall Street’s Washington cronies are trying to out-do themselves with their latest legislative proposal. Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) has introduced a bill that would eviscerate critical financial regulations designed to restore balance to our rigged financial system. That bill, the … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): What are some things the moms of America need? Paid family and medical leave Quality, affordable childcare and healthcare Good schools and parks for our kids Here is one thing the moms of America definitely DON’T … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): On August 1, Senate leaders appointed nine Senators as Farm Bill (H.R. 2) conferees to serve with the 47 House Members already named. While the House is out for the August recess, … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Our right to vote is fundamental to democracy—but without the Voting Rights Act, it’s in serious danger. Add your name to protect voting rights today at https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/protect-our-voting-rights-restore-the-vra-today. We just marked the 53rd anniversary of the landmark Voting … Continued