TV footage ... Victories by a number of candidates not supported by the Democratic Party yesterday signal the changing landscape of the powerful machine politics in Philadelphia.A number of Democratic candidates in yesterday's primary won despite opposition from the Democratic party including Larry Farnese, Tony Payton, Kenyatta Johnson, and Vanessa Brown. While a majority of candidates supported by the party won, those victories are evidence of an erosion of the traditional part ...
Over a hundred gathered in front of the Constitution Center today to speak out about the lack of attention the presidential candidates have given to the rise in homelessness and other urban issues. Homeless Advocates Demand That Candidates Open Their Eyes
Monday Rally To Cite Growing Numbers of Homeless and Severe Cuts in Federal Funding ...
The United States has the highest prison rate and prison population in the world.
A report released by the Justice Policy Institute today shows that Philadelphia has the top rate of incarceration in the country. From the Justice Policy Institute:
Communities are bearing the cost of a massive explosion in the jail population which has nearly doubled in less than two decades, according to a new report released today by the Justice Policy Institute (JPI). The research found that jails are now warehousing ...
Two 'Green Jobs' bills passed the PA State House this week. Both bills provides $850 million for renewable energy technologies, including green buildings, consumer rebates for energy efficient appliances, and $200 million for solar power.The first bill HB2200 passed the PA State House in February. The second, SHB1, passed last week. Both need to pass the Senate before becoming law.
PennFuture is among the groups pushing for HB2200 and SHB1. You can send a letter to your reps and join their campaing here.
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