SCHOOLS
Fair school funding trial updates and livestream "We are asking for sustained, substantial new investments in state funding for public education, distributed based on need, so that local wealth no longer determines whether Pennsylvania students receive a quality public education.."STOP the hate - Armstrong County is the name of a FB group and public page focused on anti-bullying support in the Armstrong school district, especially after a trans student was left with a concussion and Armstrong students harshly harassed a female hockey team member.
Op-Ed: PA schools need inspiring, not divisive, curricula Opinion from : Christopher T. Brooks,
professor of history at East Stroudsburg University.
professor of history at East Stroudsburg University.
PENNCREST board member opposes another conference request in which school board member David Valesky comes right out and says it's "the talk of racism" that's actually bothering him, and promotes more discipline instead. Also PENNCREST votes down CRT ban policy
JUSTICE
Erie police sued in federal court over repeated punching of suspect; excessive force claimed
JES Global Summit: The Power of Policy Reform to Address Racial Justice in Erie Equity Coalition of Erie and Better Together Council’s Racial Justice Policy Initiative invited to panel discussion a with the night’s featured speaker, Dr. Camille Busette
PG Investigation: When police shoot in PA, most don't tell FBI
Election results show policing and public safety are top issues for Black voters Looks at elections in CLE Pgh, others
'No one advocating for them': The stories of Ohioans who helped immigrants detained in Youngstown "new anthology book from Ohio Immigration Alliance showcases paintings, poems, essays and short stories from Ohioans who have worked with migrants, including those detained at a Youngstown prison."
ELECTIONS
Freedom to Vote Act Caravan Covers Three Counties Indivisible We Rise – West Central PA carried their important message through Clarion, Jefferson and Venango counties. Putting India Walton's Campaign for Mayor of Buffalo in Context
Environmental Rights Amendment Passes in New York state
EARTH
Dec 1 - There’s Money on the (Water) Table: An American Rescue Plan Discussion Virtual.ARP funds and clean water infrastructure. "If invested wisely, these funds can address issues ranging from aging infrastructure to polluted runoff and flood mitigation."Environmental Rights Amendment Passes in New York state
Pittsburgh to host global climate and energy meeting next year "Pittsburgh will serve as the host city for the 2022 Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and the ministerial for Mission Innovation (MI) next September. Pittsburgh was selected by the federal government ... because of its commitment to innovation and reinventing its industrial past through sustainability, technology, research and development and the City’s prioritization of renewable energies and the ambitious goals being rapidly achieved in the Climate Action Plan."
What is road brine? Townhall discussion in one Ashtabula Co. community. On page 14
LGBTQ+
Dec 8 - Greater Erie Alliance for Equality Year End Celebration Room 33 Speakeasy & Cafe, 1033 State St, Erie. 6 PM - 9 PM. Appetizers, cash bar, entertainment. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of event. GreaterErieAlliance.com. (866) 229-1974. Dec 9 - "Pier Kids" Screening & Discussion Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie. 6 PM - 8 PM. "explores the lives of homeless queer and trans youth of color on Christopher Street Pier in NYC. WQLN is hosting an intimate screening followed by a panel discussion. RSVP
Tea Time with the Jackson Center Interview w/ Steve Roth Executive Director of ORAM (Organization for Refuge, Asylum and Migration) is guest. "ORAM protects and empowers LGBTIQ asylum seekers and refugees globally.." The Robert H. Jackson Center is based in Jamestown NY; their mission is "to advance public awareness and appreciation of the principles of justice and the rule of law as embodied in the achievements and legacy of Robert H. Jackson, U.S. Supreme Court Justice and Chief U.S. Prosecutor at Nuremberg."GEMISH
Crawford County Historical Society: A look at two utopian communities in Crawford Co. Phalanx colony (1840s) and Oz (1968)
Crawford County Historical Society: A look at two utopian communities in Crawford Co. Phalanx colony (1840s) and Oz (1968)
National Coalition for the Homeless Opening First-Ever Field Office in Cleveland "will work to establish relationships with homeless organizations across the Midwest. "
Gov. Wolf Takes New Action to Help Tipped Workers, Calls on Legislature to Finally Boost Wages, Support Paid Sick Leave
Gov. Wolf Takes New Action to Help Tipped Workers, Calls on Legislature to Finally Boost Wages, Support Paid Sick Leave
"Thank you to everyone who donated to our #Ironworker GoFundMe for Local 851!"As we head into the snowy, freezing Erie winter, we’re fundraising for food, supplies, and healthcare costs for striking Ironworkers at Erie Strayer Co."These workers have been on strike since October 4, 2021 and deserve so much more."If you can donate, any amount of money will help us and our families fight one day longer, one day stronger."
For GoFundMe link go to Ironworkers Rising Facebook page
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JUSTICE
Equity Coalition of Erie and Better Together Council’s Racial Justice Policy Initiative invited to panel discussion at JES Global Summit with the night’s featured speaker, Dr. Camille Busette.
Bail funds help the poor get out of jail. Advocates say a Pa. House bill could shut them down
PG Investigation: When police shoot in PA, most don't tell FBI
SCHOOLSPENNCREST board member opposes another conference request in which school board member David Valesky comes out and says it's "the talk of racism" that's really bothering him, and promotes more discipline instead.
Election results show policing and public safety are top issues for Black voters Looks at elections in CLE Pgh, others
SCHOOLS
Op-Ed: PA schools need inspiring, not divisive, curricula
STOP the hate - Armstrong County is the name of a FB group and public page focused on anti-bullying support in the Armstrong school district, especially after a trans student was left with a concussion and Armstrong students harshly harassed a female hockey team member.
Group to again lobby lawmakers for people's maps over traditional PA politics
Pa. House could vote on broad election law changes as soon as next month
STOP the hate - Armstrong County is the name of a FB group and public page focused on anti-bullying support in the Armstrong school district, especially after a trans student was left with a concussion and Armstrong students harshly harassed a female hockey team member.
PA school Funding Lawsuit Backgrounder from Education Voters of PA
ELECTIONS
Freedom to Vote Act Caravan Covers Three Counties Indivisible We Rise – West Central PA carried their important message through Clarion, Jefferson and Venango counties. Group to again lobby lawmakers for people's maps over traditional PA politics
Pa. House could vote on broad election law changes as soon as next month
NY Says No To Voting Reforms, Yes To Environmental Right
Putting India Walton's Campaign for Mayor of Buffalo in Context
LGBTQ+
Dec 8 - Greater Erie Alliance for Equality Year End Celebration Room 33 Speakeasy & Cafe, 1033 State St, Erie. 6 PM - 9 PM. Appetizers,cash bar, entertainment. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of event. GreaterErieAlliance.com. (866) 229-1974.
Putting India Walton's Campaign for Mayor of Buffalo in Context
EARTH
Peduto highlights Pittsburgh efforts on climate change at COP26What is road brine? Townhall discussion in one Ashtabula Co. community. On page 14
EDF: Shifting toward clean energy can lower costs for Pennsylvanians Dec 8 - Greater Erie Alliance for Equality Year End Celebration Room 33 Speakeasy & Cafe, 1033 State St, Erie. 6 PM - 9 PM. Appetizers,cash bar, entertainment. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of event. GreaterErieAlliance.com. (866) 229-1974.
Dec 9 - "Pier Kids" Screening & Discussion Zone Dance Club, 133 W 18th St, Erie. 6 PM - 8 PM. "explores the lives of homeless queer and trans youth of color on Christopher Street Pier in NYC. WQLN is hosting an intimate screening followed by a panel discussion. RSVP
GEMISH
Crawford County Historical Society: A look at two utopian communities in Crawford Co. Phalanx colony (1840s) and Oz (1968)
Food insecurity is on the rise. Here's how it's affecting Erie County
Crawford County Historical Society: A look at two utopian communities in Crawford Co. Phalanx colony (1840s) and Oz (1968)
Food insecurity is on the rise. Here's how it's affecting Erie County
National Coalition for the Homeless Opening First-Ever Field Office in Cleveland "It will focus on grassroots organizing and civil rights protections for the poor and unhoused and will work to establish relationships with homeless organizations across the Midwest. "
'No one advocating for them': The stories of Ohioans who helped immigrants detained in Youngstownsendoff for alex
Strayer
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