Cumberland Valley Rising

Russian interference in our election is a serious threat to our democracy.  There must be a thorough and legitimate investigation of that interference, including possible collusion between the Russian government and members of the Trump campaign.  On May 17 the Deputy Attorney General appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as a Special Counsel to investigate this matter.  This is a good first step which we applaud.  However, by itself, this Special Counsel is not sufficient to adequately address the issues involved.  First, the Special Counsel’s investigation will be done very much in secret and only addresses prosecutable crimes committed by Americans.  It will not address Russian actions, nor our future responses to such actions.  Secondly, the Special Counsel is subject to being fired by President Trump.  Third, the report will not be made public. In contrast, an Independent Commission will do its work mostly in public, has more latitude in what it investigates,

Environmental Justice Sub-Committee The Environmental Justice Sub-Committee is having a pot-luck meeting THIS FRIDAY evening from 6-8 PM to discuss the importance of preserving our natural environment for the health of generations to come. How we use energy, the Climate, the EPA, our air quality, and our watershed are all currently under pressure from forces that would abuse them for profit. For more information: Check out this Facebook Event or email Jeff Adams at jeffpauladams@gmail.com. Economic Justice Sub-Committee With Pennsylvania state budget negotiations right around the corner, the Economic Justice Sub-Committee is looking to join a collaborative, statewide effort to support “Pennsylvania Choice,” a non-partisan campaign for a People’s Budget. Please check out more info here: http://pachoice.org/. The efforts will kick-off with a statewide Day of Action on June 5 th in Harrisburg, and will continue with educational updates and actions throughout the

Cumberland Valley Rising Think critically. Show up. May 7, 2017 | The Carlisle Ribbon Mill Welcome and Announcements Recent CVR Accomplishments Members attended science and climate marches, with thanks to Jeff Adams and Neil Leary Members attended an immigration demonstration on the Carlisle square on May 1, with thanks to Anna Drallios CVR hosted a fake news event at Bosler Library CVR’s Civics 101 series has begun and will run through the month of May Members of the Steering Committee have met with Rep. Lou Barletta (more below) Orders for tee shirts and totes are now being taken Book Groups will begin meeting this month: Racial Justice book group will meet at the Square Bean Coffee Shop on 5/18 at 6:30. The book is Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates. The Immigration book group will meet at the Square Bean Coffee Shop on 5/23 at 6:30. Their book is Enrique’s Journey. The Whistlestop Book Shop will give a 20% discount on these books.