Posted at http://www.chn.org/2017/02/15/15061/#.WKXd828rIdU By Lecia Imbery February 15, 2017 The first recess period for the new Congress begins this Saturday, Feb. 18, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 26. Several of CHN’s members and friends have put together resources for advocates to … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition (http://www.paimmigrant.org): Starting on the first day of the 2017-18 legislative session, Pennsylvania legislators began introducing bills targeting immigrant and refugee communities. Many state legislators believe that because both President Trump and Senator Toomey … Continued
By: Samantha Melamed Published: February 12, 2017 At age 35, Jermaine Myers has spent most of his adult life incarcerated. The cycle started when he was 16, charged with armed robbery as an adult. He got out at age 21 … Continued
Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-02-15/environment/environmental-groups-challenge-pipeline-permits/a56421-1 February 15, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The Mariner East 2 pipelines would run more than 300 miles through 17 Pennsylvania counties. (Andy Arthur/Flickr) PHILADELPHIA – Environmental groups have … Continued
From Save My Care (https://www.savemycare.org/): Four million. That’s the number of children at risk of losing health coverage if Congress votes to repeal the Affordable Care Act. It’s unacceptable that Congress would risk the wellbeing of so many children and … Continued
From Make the Road PA (http://www.maketheroadpa.org/): Immigration raids have begun. Last week, ICE started creating terror in immigrant communities across the country rounding up and arresting almost 700 people. These raids are tearing families apart and cause irreparable damage and … Continued
The Council has supported the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) efforts to issue a strong rule to curb predatory payday lending by signing a letter drafted by the Faith and Credit Roundtable and the Center for Responsible Lending. There are increasing efforts … Continued
Posted at https://www.everyday-democracy.org/news/practicing-civic-courage-age-civic-anxiety Author: Martha McCoy February 14, 2017 The day after the election, we shared a piece by our board member Peter Levine, in which he called for civic courage. As division, uncertainty, and anxiety continue to grow, I find … Continued
Posted at http://www.chn.org/2017/02/14/15053/#.WKNs1G8rIdU By David Elliot February 14, 2017 Joan Claybrook, head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration during the Carter administration, had an immediate reaction when informed of President Trump’s executive order requiring that federal agencies scrap two existing … Continued
HARRISBURG, Feb. 14 – State Rep. Jordan Harris, D-Phila., chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, has announced the PLBC’s annual scholarship competition is open for the 2017-18 school year. The scholarships are available for high school seniors and first-year … Continued