The 2017 Commonwealth Interfaith Service: Prayers for Justice and Peace took place on Monday, May 8 at the Hadee Mosque in Harrisburg. The service, attended by approximately 200, included welcoming comments from Mayor Eric Papenfuse, a three-part Call to Worship/Prayer … Continued
From 350.org (https://350.org/): An important update: the Trump administration has delayed its decision about the Paris Climate Agreement. A meeting about the deal that was scheduled for this Tuesday between key administration officials was cancelled, and the President’s Press Secretary … Continued
Posted at https://ourfuture.org/20170510/when-protests-are-powerful-the-powerful-punish-protest May 10, 2017 Libero Della Piana When people feel powerless – locked out of decision-making, bypassed by real governance – they turn to protest. Especially for the disenfranchised and oppressed, protest is often the only way to … Continued
Millions of Americans rely heavily on the internet; it often plays an integral role in our lives. It enables free, easy access to information. It facilitates commerce. It allows us to reach friends and families who are far away. It … Continued
Students from Eastern Mennonite University, Eastern University, Messiah College, Dickinson College and many other individuals of differing backgrounds are asking for your support for The Lancaster Stand and for environmental and native rights—opposing the Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline. They have set … Continued
Posted at http://www.chn.org/2017/05/09/fathers-unemployment-taking-huge-toll-on-children/#.WRMepPkrIdU By Andrew L. Yarrow May 9, 2017 This piece was originally published by the San Francisco Chronicle on April 27. [Photo Credit: Caribb via Flickr] “After I got divorced in 1999, I had custody of my kids, but I went out … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (http://www.pennbpc.org): The newest PA’s Choice “Our Stories” video has debuted, focusing on the tremendous impact that state-funded early childhood programs have AND the importance of continuing to invest in young children! After you … Continued
From PennFuture (http://www.pennfuture.org): See action at end. Methane emissions from the natural gas industry are rising faster than production across the state, pointing to a simple fact: the industry’s voluntary efforts to cut emissions are not effective. The latest data … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): This week, the Trump administration is back in court, fighting to keep its bigoted Muslim and refugee ban alive. It seems as though Trump won’t stop fighting to advance his agenda. But neither will we! … Continued