On this Presidents’ Day, we are joined by faith leaders and advocates in a call for an action-rooted commemoration of Bloody Sunday on Sunday, March 5, 2023. We ask you to join us by signing our open letter to President … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Extremists in the Pennsylvania Senate want to impose their agenda on our whole state – and they’re using a major loophole to sneak it through. These lawmakers are trying to overrule the voice of the people … Continued
From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org): Extremists in the Pennsylvania Senate want to impose their agenda on our whole state – and they’re using a major loophole to sneak it through. We need your help to expose them and fight back. These … Continued
From Americans for Tax Fairness (https://americansfortaxfairness.org/): Young people represent the most diverse generation in American history.[1] And, in three straight elections, they have turned out in record numbers to vote for an American dream that includes all of us[2]―not just … Continued
From Faith in Public Life (http://www.faithinpubliclife.org): The election is underway, right now. In states across the country, early voting has started, mail-in ballots are being returned and people are preparing for Election Day in 13 days. Over 11 million people … 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
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/06/30/grave-warnings-supreme-court-agrees-hear-case-threatens-future-voting-rights “Buckle up,” implores one prominent legal scholar. “An extreme decision here could fundamentally alter the balance of power in setting election rules in the states and provide a path for great threats to elections.” BRETT WILKINS June … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-05-12/budget-policy-and-priorities/businesses-to-lawmakers-prioritize-covid-recovery-over-ballot-challenges/a79086-2 May 12, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window More than 60 businesses across Pennsylvania signed a letter to legislative leaders, calling on them to focus on improving the economic climate … 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