Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-08-06/early-childhood-education/help-available-for-at-risk-early-learners/a63598-1 August 6, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention Services can help identify and overcome learning problems before children start preschool, but not all parents are aware of … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-08-03/climate-change-air-quality/ag-health-advocates-oppose-fuel-efficiency-rollback/a63569-1 August 3, 2018 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Public-health advocates say switching to electric cars will clear the air and help children breathe. (USAF) HARRISBURG, Pa. – State leaders and … Continued
From Church World Service (http://www.churchworldservice.org): Right now, the administration is trying to further dismantle the refugee resettlement program by setting the refugee admissions goal at a drastic new low of 25,000 for fiscal year 2019. This reduction would follow this … Continued
New York Times By Elisabetta Povoledo and Laurie Goodstein Aug. 2, 2018 ROME — Pope Francis has declared that the death penalty is wrong in all cases, a definitive change in church teaching that is likely to challenge faithful Catholic politicians, judges and … Continued
Download the flyer SAVE THE DATE! Please Join Interfaith Leaders for the ENERGY STAR® Pennsylvania Stewardship Tour All locations are now available! Tuesday, September 25 Akron – 9:00am; Bedford – 2:30pm; Pittsburgh – 7:00pm Wednesday, September 26 Meadville – 9:00am; … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2018/08/02/zero-tolerance-border-disaster-families/#.W2NGcdVKgdU By Richelle Friedman August 2, 2018 At Tuesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “Oversight of Immigration Enforcement and Family Reunification Efforts,” Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) minced no words. He said, “If families and children are going to be kept in … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): The administration just announced its plan to attack clean car standards, and it’s going to recklessly slam the brakes on progress towards healthier air if we don’t stop it.1 Submit your comment now at https://pennenvironment.webaction.org/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=27904 to tell … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): Despite substantial research that challenges the purported cost-saving benefits of private prisons, and the bipartisan consensus on the need to address mass incarceration, from 2000 to 2016 the number of people housed in private prisons … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): Carlos was locked up at the age of three. His crime? Being carried across the border in his Mom’s arms, running from threats at gunpoint. Support from Amnesty activists — passionate people like you — … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): Pennsylvania has some of the best waters on the east coast for recreational activities like fly fishing, kayaking, and swimming. These uses are only possible because many small creeks and streams have outstanding water quality. The Pennsylvania … Continued