by PPJC Admin2 | April 26, 2022 | Common Dreams, Current News
“Investors are saying we can’t conduct business in a world that is on fire, that has heatwaves and insufficient water. And I do think companies are beginning to understand that it’s in their interest to take action.” By Brett Wilkins Common...
by PPJC Admin2 | April 12, 2022 | Common Dreams, Current News
“Governments have ignored the scientists who’ve warned that we’re heading for catastrophe for decades. That’s why so many are now engaging in nonviolent civil disobedience as a last-ditch effort.” By Jessica Corbett Common Dreams After...
by PPJC Admin2 | March 15, 2022 | Current News
“It’s in our power alone to stop this madness,” the demonstrator, Channel One editor Marina Ovsyannikova, says in a pre-recorded video. “Go protest. Don’t be afraid of anything. They can’t put us all in prison.” By Brett...
by PPJC Admin2 | February 26, 2022 | Current News
“Now is the time to stand in solidarity with the incredibly brave Russian people who are bravely resisting this aggression by holding huge anti-war protests,” said U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. By Jessica Corbett CommonDreams.org Hundreds of anti-war...
by PPJC Admin2 | September 17, 2021 | Current News, Featured, PPJC Picks
By Jake Johnson The decision by Congress and the Biden administration to let pandemic-related unemployment programs expire earlier this month will slash annual incomes across the U.S. by $144.3 billion and significantly reduce consumer spending, the Economic Policy...
by PPJC Admin2 | September 15, 2021 | Current News, Featured, PPJC Picks
by Marc Berman, Assemblymember, 24th District This morning I announced that, as Chair of the Assembly Elections Committee and in partnership with my Senate Elections counterpart Senator Steve Glazer, I will be convening a series of joint legislative hearings in the...