Third Reconstruction Centers Poor and Low-Income Persons in Political Arena—Join the Poor People’s Campaign in Action

From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/): We are in a moral, economic, and constitutional crisis. Last week’s Dobbs decision, which follows others on gun safety, immigrant rights, housing, public health and protections from police violence that, has revealed a deeper … Continued

Sign Letter: Tell Congress to Act to Protect Our Democracy

From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/): On August 12, the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, the National Council of Churches and a delegation of multi-racial national faith leaders representing millions of members across the country joined … Continued

Hundreds Arrested in DC Demanding Voting Rights, End to Poverty, and Death of Filibuster

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/02/hundreds-arrested-dc-demanding-voting-rights-end-poverty-and-death-filibuster Clergy and low-wage workers with the Poor People’s Campaign are also calling on Congress to treat the nation’s immigrants with respect. JESSICA CORBETT August 2, 2021 Leaders of the national Poor People’s Campaign and Rev. Jesse Jackson were … Continued

Season of Nonviolent Moral Direct Action—July 12-August 8

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

Tell the PA General Assembly It’s Time to Pass a Just and Moral Budget

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From the Poor People’s Campaign (https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/): Do you believe that it’s time to stop Harrisburg from balancing the budget on the backs of the poor and dispossessed working class? Did you know that Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MCO’s) take in over $7 … Continued

#MoralMonday Event Elevates Progressive Push for ‘Third Reconstruction’ Resolution

Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/05/24/moralmonday-event-elevates-progressive-push-third-reconstruction-resolution Published on Monday, May 24, 2021 by Common Dreams “We have the power to end poverty,” says Rep. Pramila Jayapal. “We must implement bold proposals that center the poor—providing housing, healthcare, climate justice, and equitable public education.” … Continued