From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): You are invited to our first Fair Districts PA conference since fall, 2019! Reclaiming Our Democracy: Redistricting, Rules and Representation December 3: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Crowne Plaza Harrisburg The conference is open to … Continued
From POWER Interfaith (http://www.powerinterfaith.org/): One of the most powerful tools we have as human beings is the ability to tell our own stories. We share about the world we want to build through our stories. For many in our organization, … Continued
From the Environmental Defense Fund (https://www.edf.org/): When we vote, we ensure that our voice is heard. But across the country, more and more voices are being silenced as new laws make it harder for eligible voters to cast their ballots. … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): This week we mark the 57th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Our ancestors fought for this: for justice and the right for Black people to fully participate in the political process. But in … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): For the past year, activists across the country have been working tirelessly to demand Congress and President Biden act to protect our freedom to vote and ensure fair representation in government. After all, … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/09/29/new-report-exposes-corporate-scheme-derail-biden-agenda-and-upend-democracy “Congress needs to do its job, fight these bullies, and pass a budget package for the people.” KENNY STANCIL September 29, 2021 Corporations threatened by the prospect of paying a slightly higher tax rate and exercising a little … Continued
From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/): Join us for a Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action, July 12 – August 8 beginning on July 12 at 1pm ET / 10am PT from in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building in … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): One of the most crucial lessons we learned in the aftermath of our November election was just how necessary it is to boost funding for our local election officials — and as we enter budget negotiation season, we’ve … Continued
From UU Justice PA (https://uujusticepa.org/): Join us for an inspiring and informational ‘The Democracy We Want Program – 2021’ program on Friday February 26th at 7:30 to 9 PM. Click Here to register for this program. The leaders (listed below) from 4 leading democracy-supporting organizations … Continued
Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images By Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation I have long believed that inequality is the greatest threat to justice—and, the corollary, that white supremacy is the greatest threat to democracy. But what has become clear during … Continued