Washington Post, By Juliet Eilperin August 20 The Trump administration has decided to disband the federal advisory panel for the National Climate Assessment, a group aimed at helping policymakers and private-sector officials incorporate the government’s climate analysis into long-term planning. The charter for … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): In the Donald Trump era, there is a lot we must collectively resist. Trump’s disgusting defense of neo-Nazis threatens the safety of our communities. And his policies on jobs and wages will hurt working … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): As threatened, President Trump is trying his best to “let Obamacare implode.” Indeed, through deliberate acts of sabotage, the Trump administration is purposefully driving up health insurance premiums to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare)! President … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): Public lands define our country – they are here for us today, and they will be here for future generations if we act as good stewards now and in the years ahead. That is … Continued
From Everyday Democracy (http://www.everyday-democracy.org): Like most “good people,” if you had asked me if I was racist I would have answered with a resounding “Of course not!” Growing up as a mixed brown and white woman in a mostly white … Continued
From Amnesty International USA (http://www.amnestyusa.org): No child should grow up behind bars. But thanks to you, the families’ courageous lawyers, and activists on the ground four-year old Carlos* and 16-year old Michael* are finally free. Share the news now about the Berks families. … Continued
From the Citizens Trade Campaign (http://www.citizenstrade.org): The first round of renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) closes today in Washington, DC. Additional closed-door rounds are scheduled in Mexico and Canada in the weeks ahead. Are U.S. negotiators … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Do you work long hours without receiving overtime pay? EPI wants to hear from you. Click here to share your story with EPI and help us defend the rights of millions of working people. … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2017/08/23/22-day-vigil-to-defenddaca/#.WZ2duz6GMdU By Lecia Imbery August 23, 2017 The dedicated activists stand steps away from the White House, with signs calling on Congress and the Trump administration to defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the Temporary Protective … Continued
From Peace Action (http://www.peace-action.org/): On August 21, President Trump announced a “new” strategy for U.S. military operations in Afghanistan. In it, he made clear that the one thing that he won’t be changing is waging ongoing and unending war. After … Continued