From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Unintentional shootings and gun suicides are tearing apart families, endangering children, and are being ignored by too many in political power who could make a difference. As Everytown wrote about just a few months ago, this is … Continued
Take action on climate change now at https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-legislator-to-advocate-for-a-clean-environment. Climate change is the most critical environmental threat confronting the world, with power generation being one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. As a state, we must take rapid and … Continued
From Families Against Mandatory Minimums (http://famm.org/): We are SO CLOSE to finally ending the disparity in federal prison sentences for crack and powder cocaine offenses — and we can’t let up now. Tell your senators to get on the right … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Twelve years ago today, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law. This historic legislation: banned discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions, including pregnancy; eliminated lifetime caps; vastly expanded access to affordable health care for … Continued
We need federal officials to do everything in their power to make sure coal mining pollution from recent mines is cleaned up and the funding for remediation of old coal mines goes to where it’s needed most. Coal mine companies … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Tell the President, the Cabinet and Congress that climate can’t wait. This petition will take you less than 1 minute to sign. People across the country want bold climate action to protect our common … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): The climate crisis is here, knocking down our door. It’s telling us that we have to act now before it’s too late. If we don’t, we’ll experience extreme devastation and loss that we simply won’t … Continued
Your past should never limit your future. There is often a negative stereotype that surrounds the label of “formerly incarcerated”. We’re looking to counter this way of thinking in every way possible. Terri Minor Spencer coined the phrase, “Colorful Backgrounds,” … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-03-22/census/house-senate-redistricting-comes-to-a-close-in-pennsylvania/a78367-1 March 22, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, rejected legal challenges to new state House and Senate maps last week, finalizing the … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Right now, you have the chance to protect Chaco Canyon for decades to come. Will you submit your comment? Chaco Canyon is a desert wonder filled with natural and cultural significance. But a staggering 91% of the … Continued