It’s time for PECO to prepare for climate disaster!

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…

Last month, EQATers came together to organize our neighbors in Norristown, PA to speak truth to power. This was our second action around PECO’s proposal to increase rates by 10% for our region – a decision that would overwhelm our low-income neighbors who have been hit with economic hardship from the pandemic and who feel…

By Marc Brier It was chilly and damp when we left the house for an action at Vanguard’s headquarters in Malvern. Having my wife Amy as company helped ease my nervousness that everything would go well. I had signed on as action lead only a few weeks before. The planning team had done most of…

For the next five months, EQAT and the Philly network will be using creative actions and social media to highlight the harm Vanguard investments are doing in our region and beyond. We plan to culminate this period with a five-day walk from the Delaware River to Vanguard headquarters in Malvern, stopping at what we are…

On Tuesday evening about 45 EQATers gathered at PECO for our first action since the Runaround in October. We came with the intention to honor the time of year, the things we are feeling, and our resolution to hold PECO accountable to Power Local Green Jobs. For the first time, there was a large police presence…

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…