Our latest brief explores trends in race and ethnicity from the 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data, with comparisons to 2010. The data show that the Commonwealth is more racially and ethnically diverse than last decade, with a considerable increase … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): Thank you to those who made calls this week regarding proposed constitutional amendments House Bill 38, to create judicial districts, and House Bill 2207, to replace the Legislative Reapportionment Commission with a sham citizens commission. … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-01-13/environment/pa-parks-make-switch-to-paper-compostables-at-concession-stands/a77368-1 January 13, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Pennsylvania state parks are making a move to go plastic-free and reduce waste, starting with their concession stands, to help meet the … Continued
From Clean Water Action (http://www.cleanwateraction.org/): Construction permits are about to expire on the disastrous Mariner East pipelines, and we have until January 25, 2022 to tell the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) NOT to renew them. Since construction began … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): The Blue Theology Mission Station is a place where current science in marine biology meets a theology of creation care. As a partner of Creation Justice Ministries, Blue Theology provides opportunities for youth groups to … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): After passing in the House yesterday, the bill is currently headed to the Senate – which means we need to make sure that our senators are ready to fix the filibuster and send it to President … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Plan ahead for Earth Day: The 2022 Faith Climate Action Week printed organizer’s kit is now available! The resources in this kit will equip you to lead faith-based discussion and action at your congregation … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/01/11/oceans-hotter-2021-any-time-recorded-history “Ocean warming keeps breaking records, which is a reminder that the world needs action to combat climate change.” KENNY STANCIL January 11, 2022 New research out Tuesday shows that the world’s oceans last year were hotter than they’ve ever … Continued
From the Pennsylvania Health Access Network (http://www.pahealthaccess.org): Did you know that as a resident of Pennsylvania, you have a right to the healthcare you need? Still, many people are: Struggling to finding a doctor, psychiatrist, or other healthcare professional that … Continued
From the National Religious Campaign Against Torture (http://www.nrcat.org): Twenty years ago today, the first detainees arrived at the Guantanamo Bay prison. There the U.S. tortured some of them and held most of them in indefinite detention without trial. Today 39 … Continued