From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): This week, the U.S. House is expected to vote on a nearly $850 billion military budget. This budget is $37.5 billion more than requested by President Biden and more than the one passed … Continued
In light of so much media coverage related to Christian Nationalism and the rise of candidates touting their support for it in this election cycle, we will post links to some articles to help define and explain its rise in … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): In 2022, Medicare increased its premiums by the largest amount ever―largely in anticipation of an expensive Alzheimer’s drug called Aduhelm. But because of scrutiny from advocates like Social Security Works, the manufacturer cut the price … Continued
From Social Security Works (http://www.socialsecurityworks.org/): This term from the Supreme Court has been a nightmare. More guns, abortion bans, state-mandated prayer, a gutted Clean Air Act, less police accountability, and more gerrymandered congressional districts. Social Security and Medicare could be … Continued
Join us in working for clean water! IPC’s office is almost entirely a remote office, but we still figure out ways to build camaraderie, support employees, and achieve our goals even while offering a home-office flexibility. We currently have the following … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): Today, FAMM is re-launching the #VisitAPrison challenge! With your help, we are going to challenge policymakers at every level of government to visit a prison or jail in their area. You can challenge your … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): Imagine a place about the size of Maine, with a breathtaking expanse of open tundra, countless lakes and sparkling ponds, meandering rivers and coastal lagoons, and the majestic Brooks Range rising in the distance. … Continued
From ReImagine Appalachia (https://reimagineappalachia.org/): We need your help! We have learned that funding for the Civilian Climate Corps is not currently included in the framework for the budget reconciliation package that could be voted on before the August Congressional Recess. … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): With the transfer of Assadullah Haroon Gul from the prison at Guantanamo this June, thirty-six men still remain imprisoned there. Nineteen of these men have already been approved for transfer from Guantanamo. … Continued
From GreenFaith (http://greenfaith.org): Last Thursday, the United States Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act, undermining efforts to reduce pollution from fossil fuel power plants. The very next day, … Continued