The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is considering whether to let the PennEast Pipeline Company tear up rivers and streams that provide drinking water to millions of people to build a new gas pipeline. Energy experts say we have above … Continued
Posted at http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/09/15/its-time-broad-progressive-coalition-launches-new-push-public-option Published on Thursday, September 15, 2016 by Common Dreams With a congressional resolution and a grassroots campaign, ‘this as the most significant healthcare push by Democrats since the passage of Obamacare’ By Deirdre Fulton, staff writer “All … Continued
Posted at http://au.org/blogs/wall-of-separation/americans-really-really-don-t-like-partisan-politicking-from-the-pulpit Sep 14, 2016 by Simon Brown in Wall of Separation There has been more debate than ever this campaign season about whether or not houses of worship should be permitted to endorse or oppose candidates for office. This is mostly … Continued
Posted at http://thirdandstate.org/2016/september/extraordinary-year-income-growth-pennsylvania Sep 16, 2016 10:11 am | Mark Price The Census Bureau released data from the American Community Survey showing that median household incomes in Pennsylvania rose by just over $2,400 in the last year, strong evidence that … Continued
From the Every Child Matters Education Fund (http://www.everychildmatters.org/): “I can’t believe how much child care costs.” Chances are, you’ve heard this from a parent, or said it yourself. Early care and education are critical for a child’s developing brain. Reliable, … Continued
From the Sentencing Project (http://www.sentencingproject.org): As you know, sentencing reform legislation has gained significant ground in Congress over the past year. Both the Senate and House Judiciary Committees have passed bills that would scale back the use of mandatory sentencing, … Continued
One of the criticisms of raising the minimum wage is that jobs will eliminated because employers cannot afford to pay more. Any campaign needs to have strong counter arguments to this old saw. The current minimum wage is so low that … Continued
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): The federal government is less than a week away from shutting down for lack of funding. The Flint lead poisoning, spread of Zika, and flooding in Louisiana are all emergencies demanding Congress’ action. … Continued
2016 marks the 20th anniversary of welfare reform–and TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) rolls have been declining in Pennsylvania. It isn’t clear what is happening with the families that no longer are receiving this benefit. Community Legal Services in … Continued
From Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania (http://www.housingalliancepa.org/): We know how to end homelessness in Pennsylvania. By making homelessness a priority, the Governor will provide the leadership and will that is needed to move towards the day when homelessness in Pennsylvania is … Continued