From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): Federal courts imposed prison sentences on black men that were 19% longer than those imposed on similarly situated white men between 2011 and 2016, reports the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC). In addition, federal prison … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Last night the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act– a dangerous gun bill backed by the NRA — passed the House Judiciary Committee. This bill would gut state gun laws and force states to accept the more lax concealed … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-11-30/environmental-justice/report-oil-gas-pollution-has-outsized-impact-on-african-americans-in-pa/a60477-1 November 30, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Nationally more than 1 million African-Americans live within half a mile of existing natural gas facilities. (dbchandler/Pixabay) PHILADELPHIA – A new report … Continued
Please tell EPA—Don’t delay implementation of the Clean Water Rule before December 13. You can submit your comments at Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2017-0644 NOTE: You don’t need to be an expert, and comments don’t need to be lengthy. Questions? Contact Michael … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): Every five years, the Farm Bill—a massive legislative package that shapes our food choices and how farmers grow our food—comes up for renewal. That means that every five years, UCS supporters like you … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): President Trump is meeting with congressional leadership to discuss legislative priorities. It is critical our Senators and Representatives hear their constituents call on Congress to prioritize dreamers and pass the Dream Act by year’s … Continued
From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): Last night, the administration terminated the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Haiti, effective July 22, 2019. This decision illustrates the administration’s prioritization of anti-immigrant sentiment over an honest assessment of in-country conditions. It also … Continued
The Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA), a grass-roots citizens group working in central and southern New Jersey and Pennsylvania, seeks a full-time (40 hours/week) Assistant Director to work out of its Princeton headquarters. The Assistant Director works closely with the … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/11/27/tax-hikes-working-class-cbo-shows-senate-gop-plan-steals-poor-gives-rich Published on Monday, November 27, 2017 by Common Dreams New report shows that in 2027, taxpayers making up to $75,000 would see a tax hike By Andrea Germanos, staff writer Senate Finance Committee chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-11-27/public-lands-wilderness/wildlife-advocates-condemn-drilling-plan/a60414-1 November 27, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is habitat for migratory birds, polar bears, moose and herds of caribou. (LoveToTakePictures/Pixabay) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Conservationists … Continued