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New Horizons: Matthew’s Departure
At this exciting moment, with joy and sadness, I announce that this summer I will leave the position of EQAT Coordinator. I will miss you and the pace of campaign life, and gratefully carry your stories with me. When I came back from Ferguson in 2014, I was clear that my calling is to weave…
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Faith in the Future: People-Power moves PECO’s first step.
Today in the early morning light, I headed over to a small interfaith breakfast with Bernie Sanders. Electoral politics is not where I focus my political energy, but I’ve been inspired by the crowds of people standing up against corporate greed and for human dignity. This morning was no different, by the time Senator Sanders entered…
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Philadelphians Support Renewable Energy and Green Jobs.
by Samantha Shain Okay, I’ll admit it… I didn’t wake up in the best mood today, certainly not my springiest, energized or most extroverted self. But I grabbed my green EQAT-emblazoned t-shirt that was strewn across my dresser and I greeted a minivan full of fellow Earth Quakers anyway. And I’m so glad I did!…
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Say “Yes!” to Local Jobs
by Dana Robinson “Give people in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods a reason to say yes!” said community organizer John Bowie at yesterday’s Teach-in. The moving lessons focused on the role of hope in surviving deep poverty, and the pressing need for opportunities. The pressure is building on PECO. Yesterday’s Teach-in was covered by two newspapers and our…
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Highlights from today’s Teach-in
Today’s teach-in action was full and fast-paced. Here are a few highlights from the day… Ingrid Lakey called for PECO to EXCEED their Solar Mandate and to be proactive on behalf of Philadelphians. Brother John Bowie delivered a powerful message. North Philadelphia has been sold! Yet, where there is life, there is hope! Now, on our…
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POWER unites with Power Local Green Jobs
Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower and Rebuild (POWER) a multi-faith network of 60 congregations has come to the POWER LOCAL GREEN JOBS campaign, joining with a commitment to the long-term vision of local solar jobs. Our voices are multiplied many times by this large community deeply active for economic justice. POWER announced their adoption of this…