purpose
Feb. 22, 2021 9:28 am
Cathryn Miller-Wilson: Proposed legislation would acknowledge that immigrants are a public good
"Throughout the pandemic, we have seen how important immigrants are to our community as they have been on the frontlines of our healthcare system and our food production," says the executive director of HIAS Pennsylvania.
purpose
Mar. 26, 2019 10:02 am
The fight to protect abortion rights heats up nationally and in PA
A conversation with Women’s Medical Fund Executive Director Elicia Gonzales focuses on current and proposed abortion restrictions that impact low-income women in Philly.
method
Oct. 17, 2016 11:58 am
Pa.’s first step toward nixing life without parole could be taken this week
In Pa., being sentenced to life without parole is equivalent to being sentenced to death. This Tuesday, a coalition of advocates will rally in Harrisburg to support reforms once deemed nonviable.
results
Apr. 13, 2016 2:27 pm
This pair of Pa. bills would help ex-offenders find gainful employment
Two identical "Clean Slate" bills were just introduced in the state Senate and House with bipartisan support.
funding
Apr. 12, 2016 12:56 pm
This will be the state’s biggest social impact project ever. How will Philly fit?
Two "pay for success" initiatives will work to cut recidivism rates and government spending. Philadelphia will be involved in some way, though it's unclear as to what extent.
results
Mar. 16, 2016 12:35 pm
The city’s new fair hiring law is a big deal. Here’s why
Ban the Box is a big step in the right direction, but there's still lots of work to be done.
method
Mar. 10, 2016 11:03 am
When advocating for policy change, be patient — but know your stuff
Representatives from Sustainable Business Network, Alliance Taxi Co-op and Reinvestment Fund offered their best practices for moving mission into legislation at our March Impact Solutions meetup.
results
Feb. 24, 2016 2:39 pm
This is the policy platform behind those two sustainable business bills
Last week, Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sánchez proposed legislation expanding incentives for sustainable businesses and B Corps, thanks to advocacy from the Sustainable Business Network.
method
Feb. 23, 2016 11:36 am
Here’s how to get legislators to actually listen to you
Our March Impact Solutions meetup will share best practices for getting local legislators and decision makers to take action.