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- Learn About the Community Responders Network–May 28, 29, Harrisburg
- News and Action Summary for May 17, 2013
- News Posts, May 17, 2013
- Newly Posted Resources—May 17, 2013
- Protect PA Investments in Early Childhood Education
- Protect SNAP in the Farm Bill
- ‘Buycott’ Koch Brothers, Monsanto and Other Industries’ Products Lining Supermarket Shelves
- Oppose Fast Track for Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement
- Urge Senators to Oppose Harmful Amendments to Immigration Legislation
- Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
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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
Posted in Election/Voting Issues, Events, Women
Tagged Shirley Chisholm, Women's History Month
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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
Posted in civil rights, Election/Voting Issues, Events
Tagged civil rights movement, Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Sign the Petition to Overturn Citizens United
During his 2010 State of the Union address, just after the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, President Obama said elections “should be decided by the American people,” not bankrolled by America’s most powerful interests, and worse, by foreign entities. Things … Continue reading
Urge the President to Make Voting Rights a Priority
From the American Civil Liberties Union (http://www.aclu.org): President Obama begins his second term on the day we remember Martin Luther King Jr., who fought tirelessly to protect the right to vote. So let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy by urging the … Continue reading
Posted in Civic Engagement, civil rights, Election/Voting Issues, Take Action
Tagged voter ID, voter suppression, voting rights
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Sign on to Take on Citizens United
From the Story of Stuff (http://www.storyofstuff.org): Few issues are less controversial than clean air and water, ensuring safe and healthy products, and moving toward renewable energy. Yet there have been no big breakthroughs on any of these issues in recent … Continue reading
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
Posted in Election/Voting Issues, Resources
Tagged poll finder, voter hotline, voter registration
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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
Posted in Economic Justice, Election/Voting Issues, federal budget, Human Needs, Take Action
Tagged #talkpoverty
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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
Posted in Election/Voting Issues
Tagged non-driver's license ID card, PA Voter ID, PennDOT
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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
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