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April Recess: A Golden Opportunity to Support Children and Families
Since the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) lapsed in January, 3.4 million children have fallen into poverty. Members of Congress have an opportunity to revive this credit and bring critical relief to families facing inflation and higher gas prices.Return to the Iran Nuclear Deal Close, Final Challenge May Lie in Congress
As negotiators in Iran and the United States near a mutual return to the Iran nuclear deal, some in Congress are threatening to block ratification of the agreement. It is critical that advocates continue to stay engaged and speak out in favor of diplomacy with Iran. Restoring the nuclear deal will help de-escalate tensions in the region, end the humanitarian suffering caused by economic sanctions against Iran, and prevent nuclear proliferation.The People’s Unfunded Priorities List for Fiscal Year 2023
If the Pentagon and weapons contractors can get their $24 billion wish list for weapons and war—in addition to the $813 billion that President Biden already requested for the Pentagon in FY 2023—then the American people deserve an opportunity to get their unfunded needs met as well. This year’s People’s Unfunded Priorities List highlights five key areas.The War in Ukraine
We condemn Russia’s illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine, and urge all parties to seek an immediate cease-fire.Another Step Forward on Atrocity Prevention
The Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act (EWGAPA), enacted in January 2019, requires the president to submit an annual report on U.S. efforts to prevent and respond to atrocities. This month, the administration released its 2022 report.September 2022: Inside the Greenhouse
Following its August recess, Congress returned to Washington D.C. this week to address the issue of permitting reform for existing energy infrastructure projects.Reducing the Plague of Gun Violence Here, There, Everywhere
Gun violence and violence in general takes a huge toll every year; not only in lives lost and altered but in the trauma that lives on. On July 4, there was a horrific mass shooting in Highland Park where seven people were killed and more than 30 injured. In Chicago on that same day, nine people lost their lives and 52 injured. n light of these tragedies, the League of Women Voters of Lake County will sponsor a virtual forum on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. CDT, addressing what you can do as an individual working with public officials to reduce the plague of gun violence in your community, state, and America.May 2023: Inside the Greenhouse
On April 20, the Biden administration announced a $1 billion investment into the Green Climate Fund. The Green Climate Fund is one of the United Nations’ primary mechanisms for assisting developing countries in adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change.One Year Later, We Still Need Justice for Shireen Abu Akleh
On May 11, 2022, Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was fatally shot by a soldier while covering an Israeli military raid at a refugee camp. The introduction of the Justice for Shireen Act (H.R.3477) one year later marks a significant step in work to prevent future human rights violations and attacks on press members.Biden Signals Support for Nuclear Diplomacy While Congress Turns Up the Heat on New START Treaty
With the danger of a nuclear arms race and nuclear war rising, President Biden, backed by Congress, must reestablish nuclear disarmament diplomacy and reinforce de-escalation efforts.