Tag: Pennsylvania
Could a risky pipeline bring together a politically divided state?
"This project threatens some of our most basic American values; I think you'll find the people in Pennsylvania care a lot about public safety especially of their most vulnerable residents – children and seniors."
Lamb trumps GOP in PA! #MakeAmericaRespectableAgain
What is clear is that the ballot box continues to be the best hope for restoring American democracy and with it America’s lost respectability in the world.
Major victory for Pennsylvania: Supreme Court rules state’s gerrymandered congressional map...
It is time for voters to choose politicians rather than politician choosing voters.
Federal judge rules in favor of women on birth control
“This is just the first step, but today is a critical victory for millions of women and families and for the rule of law.”
Study: Babies with low birth weights more likely near Pennsylvania fracking...
This study adds to the existing scientific literature that tells us there are serious public health consequences linked to fracking.
The rise of Pennsylvania’s racist right is a warning to the...
From Philadelphia to Erie, and all points in between, our movement is growing.
Judge awards Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline builder rights to seize last 5...
The judge's order means pipeline construction can begin as soon as possible.
One rural county’s battle to stop a pipeline from slicing through...
Lancaster County, Penn. is rising up against the $3 billion Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline.
Fracking giant Cabot sues Pennsylvania water contamination victim for $5 million
“It seems like a clear attempt by Cabot and the entire gas industry to intimidate us, our clients, and the public from protecting their rights.”
One family’s bold stand to block construction of a new pipeline
The family is asking for supporters to join them and plan to continue their campaign against the pipeline’s construction regardless of the court’s decision.
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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
Trump’s Energy Department pick: A Fracking CEO who claims ‘there is no climate crisis’
Wright’s history of denying the severity of climate change raise critical questions about his ability to lead an agency central to energy innovation and climate policy.
Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget
Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.
Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza death toll exceeding...
Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.
Tlaib, ACLU, and advocates warn H.R. 9495 could empower Trump to silence nonprofits and...
Progressives and civil rights groups sound the alarm over legislation that could allow President-elect Trump to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status without evidence, threatening free speech and democracy.