In the past year alone, Republicans and Democrats in the state legislature have proposed 70 amendments to the state constitution, affecting everything from voting access to abortion, private liquor sales to term limits. These would make lasting changes to Pennsylvania, so today, … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/01/21/time-citizens-united-go-us-oligarchs-poured-12-billion-2020-elections The figure represents a 39-fold increase compared to spending in 2010, the first election held after the widely decried ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. JAKE JOHNSON January 21, 2022 Marking the 12th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): Last week our nation honored the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King devoted his life to fighting for an inclusive, economically and socially just society, and central to that vision … Continued
661 Billionaires Pumped $1.2 Billion Into 2020 Elections—About 1 Out of Every 10 Dollars Contributed As American Tycoons Translate Riches Into Political Clout WASHINGTON, D.C. – Twelve years after the Supreme Court opened the floodgates to big money in politics … Continued
Thanks to UU Justice PA (https://uujusticepa.org/): Pennsylvania State Senators are at it again! This time they have bundled together five “separate and distinct” proposed amendments to the PA Constitution into SB106, most (though not all) of which amount to Republicans trying … Continued
From the National Council of Churches (http://www.ncccusa.org): “As we question monuments made of concrete and mortar, Congressman Lewis’ life was a living monument to exemplary prophetic witness in the public square. His life was a reflection of what God requires … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): Thank you to those who made calls this week regarding proposed constitutional amendments House Bill 38, to create judicial districts, and House Bill 2207, to replace the Legislative Reapportionment Commission with a sham citizens commission. … 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
Thanks to UU Justice PA (https://uujusticepa.org/): Yesterday we warned you about House Bill 2207, being fast-tracked through the state legislature, possibly by WEDNESDAY, that would ultimately give the majority party in each chamber of the legislature the power to draw legislative and congressional districts … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-01-07/census/pa-lawsuit-asks-state-supreme-court-to-intervene-in-redistricting/a77277-1 January 7, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window A new lawsuit asks the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to intervene in creating a new congressional district map for the Commonwealth, as concerns … Continued