From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): “Without diagnosis and treatment of my postpartum depression I don’t know what would have happened – I was losing the ability to take care of my daughter and was struggling with suicidal thoughts.” –Kristin Kristin is … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): We’re facing an unbelievable amount of obstruction right now in the General Assembly. In the meantime, truly horrific proposals are being floated by the majority. One of them, introduced by Senator Doug Mastriano, would allow untrained school … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): A bill could receive final votes in the state House of Representatives soon that would significantly improve our waterways impacted by nutrient pollution in Pennsylvania. Senate Bill 251 – known commonly as the Lawn Fertilizer Bill – … Continued
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): As high-level negotiations continue between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) on a revised reconciliation package, there is increasing concern that the House-passed $150 billion in investments … Continued
From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): Throughout the past decade, fracking and related infrastructure have moved dangerously close to our homes, schools and communities. As these highly industrialized operations move ever closer, they continue to pollute our air, contaminate our … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Congress is working to pass legislation to address climate and energy issues, improve the country’s manufacturing capacity, and protect people from rising costs―and that can pass both the House and Senate this summer … Continued
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): In response to immense pressure from advocates across the country, Congress – in a rare bipartisan and bicameral effort – is moving to help mitigate the impact of the loss of the … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): No matter our race, place, or politics, most of us want similar things: to make a good living, to care for our families, and to have the best chance possible to be healthy. The bottom line … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): At this time one year ago, we told state lawmakers that it would take 20 years for poor school districts to be fully funded and that was no longer acceptable. We refused to lose … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/06/17/un-food-chief-says-hell-earth-looms-hunger-crisis-triggered-ukraine-war With the world “marching towards starvation,” said David Beasley, “the best thing we can do right now is end that damn war in Russia and Ukraine and get the port open” in Odesa. KENNY STANCIL June 17, … Continued