From the Interfaith Immigration Coalition (http://www.interfaithimmigration.org): In the wake of last month’s brutal chemical weapons attack in Idlib which claimed the lives of at least 100 innocent civilians and continued mass atrocities across the country since, I am reaching out … Continued
Posted at http://www.chn.org/2017/05/11/moms-dont-need-mothers-day/#.WRSiYfkrIdU By Lecia Imbery May 11, 2017 Mother’s Day is this weekend, which means cards have been mailed, brunch reservations made, and flowers purchased. But we know what moms really need to make them, their families and our country … Continued
Posted at https://www.casey.senate.gov/newsroom/releases/casey-lawmakers-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-prohibit-school-lunch-shaming Bill would ban schools from practice of publicly singling out children — such as with wristbands or assigned chores — if they can’t pay for school meals Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) joined his colleagues Senators Tom … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): On Wednesday, May 24, at 9:00 am, the PA House and Senate Education Committees will be holding a joint public hearing about “education savings accounts” or ESAs. Education savings accounts are Betsy DeVos vouchers … Continued
From the Kairos Center (https://kairoscenter.org/): The Kairos Center is excited to announce that the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will be transitioning out of his role as the president of the North Carolina Conference of the NAACP in June, … Continued
From Americans United for Separation of Church and State (http://www.au.org): Throughout his campaign and presidency, the current president has repeatedly promised to “destroy” a law known as the Johnson Amendment. This law protects the integrity of houses of worship, by ensuring … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-05-11/environment/federal-methane-rule-survives-challenge/a57647-1 May 11, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Leaks, venting and flaring on federal lands releases 110 billion cubic feet of gas a year. (Tim Evanson/Flickr) HARRISBURG, Pa. – The … Continued
On May 8, Brave New Films officially launched “The Call to Sanctuary” at https://www.facebook.com/bravenewfilms/videos/10154324973487016/. If you are interested in hosting a sanctuary event or simply want to screen the three films, you may sign up to receive the films as … Continued