Category Archives: Election/Voting Issues

Chisholm ’72: Unbought and Unbossed—March 26, Philadelphia

From the Philadelphia Unemployment Project (http://www.philaup.org/): Tuesday, March 26- 6 PM 112 N. Broad St. 11th Floor, Philadelphia In 1968, Shirley Chisholm becomes the first black woman elected to Congress. In 1972, she becomes the first black woman to run … Continue reading

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Awakenings (from Eyes on the Prize Series)—February 20, Philadelphia

From the Philadelphia Unemployment Project (http://www.philaup.org/): Wednesday, February 20, 2PM 112 N. Broad 2nd Floor, Philadelphia Showing the film Awakenings from the Eyes on the Prize Series The beginnings of the Civil Rights movement including the murder of Emmett Till … Continue reading

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Important Election Information

The 2012 Google Poll Finder tool (https://www.google.com/elections/ed/us/vote) uses official information from state elections offices and Secretaries of State to provide voters with current voting information. Type in your address to find your polling place and directions. Use the Ballot Summary … Continue reading

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Tell Congress to Talk Poverty and Protect Low Income Americans

From Half in Ten (http://halfinten.org/): Tell Congress to protect low-income Americans in upcoming high-stakes negotiations (http://www2.americanprogress.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=242). We’re coming down to the wire in the final days before the election. Together, we used our #talkpoverty campaign (http://www.halfinten.org/talkpoverty) to inject some substance … Continue reading

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PennDOT Issuing Free Department of State Voter ID Cards at Driver Licensing Centers

NOTE: IDs will be requested but not required, for November 6 election. They will be required for future elections. Harrisburg – Since the Pennsylvania Voter ID law was enacted in March, PennDOT has been working closely with the Department of … Continue reading

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Photo ID Requested, but Not Required for November 2012 Election

A recent court ruling has blocked full implementation of Pennsylvania’s new photo ID law for the election on November 6. Voters will be asked, but not required, to show an acceptable photo ID on Election Day.  All photo IDs must … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania’s New Photo ID Requirement for Voters—Information and Resources for Congregations

As a service to our members and the wider faith community in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Council of Churches is providing you with information concerning the new voter identification requirements and how to obtain the necessary photo ID in forms usable … Continue reading

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