Capitalism & Inequality
Sign the petition: Bring city pension money home!
Sign the petition by Philly Neighborhood Networks Just 2% of Philadelphia’s pension fund could boost the local economy Housing, environmental sustainability, and cooperative development are the best paths forward. The primary responsibility of the $8.4 billion Philadelphia pension fund is to assure the continuing financial security promised to city workers upon retirement. The welfare of…
Feb 17: POWER Interfaith’s Climate Justice and Jobs Convening
Join POWER’s Climate Justice and Jobs Convening as we plan another year of impactful climate action together! We will take stock of who we are as a team in this political moment and set our priorities for 2025. All are welcome! We need veteran Climate Justice and Jobs member/leaders: your experience and knowledge are foundational….
Philly Once Led the Nation on Rent Control
While some may dismiss rent control as unrealistic, we can learn from our own city’s example last century to show that this is possible, and, in fact, was once expected. Municipal rent control originally came to be because federal rent control, instituted in select cities during wartime, was rolled back. But 76 years ago, Philadelphians…
Trump Preparedness Hearings to Start in January
December 27, 2024 – With LGBTQ+ rights on the chopping block during the next term, Councilmember Rue Landau is seeking input from the community aimed at reinforcing Philadelphia’s laws to safeguard vulnerable groups. Introduced on Nov. 21, Landau’s resolution authorizes the Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings with the intent of strengthening Philadelphia’s…
The Indivisible Guide to Trump’s Win (National)
INDIVISIBLE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DEMOCRACY ON THE BRINK Strategies, Tactics, & Tips For How Everyday Americans Can Fight Back Together Wherever We Live Other Formats of the Guide: Download thePDF Download the Grayscale PDF If there’s one universally accepted truth in the modern age, it’s that sequels suck. And Trump 2.0 will be no exception….
Please Touch Museum workers: third new museum union win in two years
By Kathleen Cancio · Thursday, January 02, 2025 Photo: Philly Cultural Workers United After 16 months of negotiations, workers at Please Touch Museum United have approved their first collective bargaining agreement. The workers, who are part of AFSCME Local 397 (District Council 47) announced the Nov. 24 victory in an Instagram post. Contract highlights include paid parental leave, which…