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Our 5th Annual Fall Fundraiser is October 16th!
While COVID-19 leaves us unable to meet in person, it also has given us the time and perspective to recognize that we have so much richness all around us: loving families of all kinds, neighbors who care for each other, and talents some of us didn’t even know we had. Washington and Greene Counties are home to some fantastic artists, and we want to share their work with you! Read more about our Fall Fundraiser and purchase tickets here! We look forward to seeing you all on Friday, October 16th!
New House Resolution Challenges How PA Conducts its Election
Republicans in the state legislature have taken swift action to draft a House Resolution that could impede on our constitutional right to vote. This effort would create an “election integrity” committee made up of five House Representatives, three Republican and two Democrats.
The language of the resolution is ambiguous as to how the committee would operate. What it does say is that the committee would be granted the authority to “investigate, review, and make recommendations concerning the regulation and conduct of the 2020 general election….” What it doesn’t say is when and how this “investigation” is to take place. Read Ethan’s blog here about how this resolution could obstruct your vote and how to take action to stop it!
Money Pit: Cumberland Closing Looms as Coal Companies Face Rapidly Diminishing Markets
In February, Contura Energy, the owners of the Cumberland Mining Complex near Waynesburg, contemplated its need for a $60-million coal-refuse impoundment in order to continue production, and the owners cited current finances and market conditions as being a major issue of concern. In June of 2020 Contura announced that it is actively marketing the mine and that it employs roughly 700 workers. Continue reading Nick’s blog here.
October 21st is the 2nd Film in our Environmental Justice Fall Film Series: What Lies Upstream
CCJ, partnered with OVEC (Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition), will be showing the second film in our Environmental Justice Film Series, What Lies Upstream, on Wednesday, October 21st. After the film will be a discussion with local leaders in Environmental Justice communities and a chance to connect with each other virtually! Check out our website events page or our Facebook event page for more information and to register. Once you register, you’ll receive the login information.
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