The Senate held its final vote on the Laken Riley bill (S. 5) and it passed with 12 Democrats voting yes alongside all Republicans. When this fight began, only nine Senate Democrats stood against it. By final passage, that number grew to 35 due to strong advocacy. Now, the bill moves to the House…
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The Momnibus Act – the solution to America’s maternal health crisis Introduced by Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Representative Alma Adams (D-NC), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). Background The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country and significant disparities in outcomes, and since the pandemic, this crisis is getting worse. But…
“Somebody lost their moral compass in letting the school fall to its demise right now,” said Carol Moore, a former associate dean at UArts and founding director of its fine arts master’s in studio art. “It feels like a total abandonment. It didn’t happen overnight. The decision to abandon it with seemingly no sense of…
Job Title: Coalition ManagerDepartment: PolicySupervisor: Policy Director, Nicole BrunetStatus: Exempt, Full TimeSalary: $56,000- $62,000 with medical benefits, employer matched 401k and generous PTO,vacation time and holidays off*The Bicycle Coalition has in-person office space and staff work on a hybrid schedule. JOB DESCRIPTIONTransit Forward Philadelphia (TFP) is a transit advocacy coalition amplifying the voices of ridersand…
This weekend, people from every corner of Philadelphia will gather for the Housing Crisis Assembly on Sunday, January 26, 2025—a day dedicated to understanding the housing crisis, organizing for solutions, and taking action. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can look forward to: Political Education: Gain a clear understanding of housing policies, their impact…
Strike Statement this December:Union Starbucks Partners Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike as Bargaining Enters Final Stages Starbucks Workers United baristas announced Tuesday morning that they have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, if necessary, to win fair raises, benefits and staffing, protest unfair labor practices, and resolve outstanding litigation with Starbucks. An overwhelming 98 percent…
The People’s Tribune on Jan. 17 interviewed attorney Camilo Pérez-Bustillo to get his take on what is happening around immigration. He is former executive director of the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) and still an active member of the NLG, a member of the leadership group of Witness at…
Marc Rowell’s mission with Deep Green Retrofit, launched in 2021, is to develop energy efficient, move-in ready housing for working-class families, putting affordability and sustainability ahead of personal profit. Growing up in public housing in North Philadelphia, Rowell came to believe that the residents deserved better. That idea combined with his passion for sustainability led…