From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Democracy only works when people participate, when people signal a direction for the country, and when people vote. But with the new and uncertain realities created by the coronavirus pandemic taking hold, we … Continued
From Draw The Lines PA (https://drawthelinespa.org/): Draw The Lines has adapted our materials for use online by high school and college students and faculty during this period of stay-at-home instruction. As you’ll see, we are also offering Act 48 credit … Continued
Thanks to UUPLAN (http://www.uuplan.com/): Call your PA representative and senator and urge them to support HB 2367 to require sending mail-in ballots to all voters. Find their contact information at http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/index.cfm#address. In the meantime, you can access an online application … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): House bills 22 and 23, the Two Bills/One Commission solution to end gerrymandering in PA, must pass by summer recess. Now is the time to increase pressure and demand this essential change. Take five minutes … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): While we know in-person conversations with constituents are by far the best way to influence legislators, we also know that our lives are busy and taking time off work isn’t possible for everyone. We are … Continued
Pennsylvania’s primaries are on April 28; the last day to register to vote is April 13. Note also that you can vote by mail without an excuse in this year’s primary for the first time—learn more at https://www.votespa.com/Voting-in-PA/Pages/Mail-and-Absentee-Ballot.aspx. Go to … Continued
Posted at https://www.naacp.org/latest/ldf-co-counsel-file-lawsuit-challenging-pennsylvanias-prison-based-gerrymandering-scheme/ FEBRUARY 25, 2020 Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the NAACP, and Ballard Spahr filed a lawsuit challenging the practice of “prison-based gerrymandering” in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The lawsuit was filed on … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): We need your help on April 28th (Primary Election Day). Since November 2017, FDPA Polling Place Outreach volunteers have talked to nearly 100,000 voters, asking them to sign our petition supporting an independent redistricting commission. … Continued
From Fair Districts PA (http://www.fairdistrictspa.com): Scroll down for action. Senators Lisa Boscola (D, District 18, Lehigh and Northampton counties) and Tom Killion (R, District 9, Chester and Delaware counties) introduced Senate bills mirroring the two bills/one commission solution Fair Districts … Continued
