Lancaster Stands Up

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A graphic with speech bubbles drawn in hand-drawn, cartoonish style. The bubbles say: "Join us on Tuesday, February 10th to support Vincent Derek Smith's application to City Council. 6:30 to 7:30 PM, 120 N. Duke Street."

(1/2) Our Membership proudly endorsed Vincent Derek Smith's run for Lancaster City Council. While he didn't win, one of the council seats is currently open - meaning he still has a shot! Come out to tomorrow's City Council meeting and voice your support for Derek!

a depiction of Eliza Parker blasting a horn to warn her neighbors about the presence of slave catchers.

"This #BlackHistoryMonth we take a look at the Christiana Uprising...This story is all the more relevant today as ICE kidnappings have a direct historical link to the slave catchers of the past."
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A graphic containing an image of protest with copy on top that reads “For some, this violence at the hands of an agency may be new. Yet for our Black and Brown neighbors, state justified violence has always been their reality. Whether it is from the hands of police or at the hands of ICE; terror under any label is still terror. We must always stand up in the face of injustice, whether that is injustice for our neighbors or for those who may look like you. Remember injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

A graphic containing an image of protest with copy on top that reads “We call for the abolition of ICE, the rejection of the DHS funding bill, the impeachment and removal of Kristi Noem, Stephen Miller, Corey Lewandowski, and all other officials involved in the carrying out of these raids. We call for a proper investigation into every single death under ICE custody, and the prosecution of the agents involved in these murders.”

A graphic containing an image of protest with copy on top that reads “Yesterday was a moment of silence for the fallen, but we will not remain silent in the face of oppression. Onward, forward. ‘La valentía no es ausencia de miedo, sino el triunfo sobre él.’ ‘Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.’ NELSON MANDELA”

A graphic containing an image of protest with copy on top that reads “Yesterday, Lancaster did what we do best. We showed up for a stranger. With dozens of businesses releasing statements of solidarity and donations to CWS and Lancaster neighbor fund, as well as hundreds of people in sub-freezing temperatures to stand together against state sanctioned violence. Because one month into the new year, ICE has caused the deaths of nine individuals.”

A graphic containing an image of protest with copy on top that reads “Keith Porter, Renee Nicole Good, Luis Gustavo Núñez Cáceres, Geraldo Lunas Campos, Víctor Manuel Díaz, Parady La, Luis Beltrán Yáñez–Cruz, Heber Sánchez Domínguez, and Alex Pretti. This list does not include the 31 names of individuals who died in ICE custody last year alone, meaning within 13 months of this administration 40 individuals have died as a result of the actions of ICE and DHS. The only acceptable number of deaths is zero.”

A graphic containing an image of protest with copy on top that reads “ICE serves no other purpose than as the government’s private paramilitary police force. When terror is used as a weapon for compliance; when our neighbors are scared to leave their homes; when we can no longer protest in the streets without fear of government retaliation; when the state justifies violence against its own citizens and tears families apart because of the language they speak or color of their skin; it reflects the ideologies of a fascist government that we are obligated to stand against.”

Thank you to the community for showing up yesterday for our neighbors. Abolish ICE.

Together we want all of Lancaster to know we want ice out and that we mourn every life taken by the hands of ICE and this cruel system.

There is more than one way to stand in solidarity with those in Minnesota. Join us alongside organizations, @indivisiblelancastertogether @psllancaster @lanc.dsa @solidaritylancaster as we march from Reservoir Park to Penn Square, ending the evening with a vigil.

Tomorrow there is a call for a general strike in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis. This general strike calls for no school, no work, and no spending. We encourage all who are able to participate, but we know that this is not always an option for everyone.

A graphic with several photos of Lancaster Stands Up and PA Stands Up protests and actions. On top of the photos it reads: "Stand up, fight back: our time is now mass meeting. Get billionaires out of our lives & demand an affordable PA for all of us. Monday, Feb 9th 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Location: The Mix & Online via Zoom."

The time to act and organize our communities is now, but we can't do it without you. If you're looking for ways to stand up and fight back please join us at our Mass Meeting on February 9! Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/e...

A graphic with a picture of Martin Luther King Jr., along with one of his quotes which says: "The curse of poverty has no justification in our age. It is socially as cruel and blind as the practice of cannibalism at the dawn of civilization."

A graphic with a picture of Martin Luther King Jr., along with one of his quotes which says: "The whole structure of American life must be changed. America is a hypocritical nation and [we] must put [our] own house in order."

(3/3) If we learn from his example and bravery, there is nothing the Billionaires can do to stop us. Let's take a moment to honor #martinlutherkingjr.

A graphic with a picture of Martin Luther King Jr., along with one of his quotes which says: "I must confess that over the past few years I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate. I have almost reached the regrettable conclusion that the Negro's great stumbling block in his stride toward freedom is not the White Citizen's Councilor or the Ku Klux Klanner, but the white moderate, who is more devoted to 'order' than to justice."

A graphic with a picture of Martin Luther King Jr., along with one of his quotes which says: "One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws, Conversly, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws."

(2/3) United States establishment. He was assassinated because he exposed our government's hypocrisy and that was something they just could not stand. Now, with fascism back on the rise, his uncompromising vision is needed more than ever.

A graphic with a photo of Martin Luther King on the top. Underneath is one of his quotes: "I am convinced that if we are to get on the right side of the world revolution, we as a nation must undergo a radical revolution of values."

A graphic with a photo of Martin Luther King on the top. Underneath is one of his quotes: "Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God's children."

(1/3) It is Martin Luther King day, so our office is closed but we want to take some time to honor MLK's legacy. One thing that many of us forget is that while Reverend King used nonviolent methods, he was also a radical who was a thorn in the side of the racist...

Join us in our fight to win back Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and our country. It will take all of us, we need each other more than ever.

This will be a hybrid event, so RSVP whether or not you intend to join in person!

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A photo of Matt Rodriguez being sworn in to the Elizabethtown Borough Council.

Here’s to a 2026 of building #peoplepower!

A photo taken by Blaine Shahan of LNP, showing Amos Stoltzfus being sworn in to Lancaster City Council.

A photo of Ethan Byers being sworn in to Columbia Borough Council.

A photo of Jeanne Cooper being sworn in to Columbia Borough Council.

In case you missed it: our endorsed candidates were sworn in at the beginning of 2026! Congrats Amos S., Ethan B., Jeanne C., and Matt R.! We look forward to working with you on Stopping the Sweeps, Police Accountability, and more. (1st photo credit: Blaine Shahan, LNP)

The unchecked power of ICE has allowed their violence to escalate, leading to people being brutalized, wrongfully detained, and now a woman shot and killed.

This is political violence.

ICE continues to invade communities all across the United States tearing families apart, terrorizing our neighbors, while cowardly hiding behind masks.

Yesterday in Minneapolis, Renee Nicole Good, a community member and bystander, looking out for her neighbors, was murdered by ICE agents.

Peace Rally · Indivisible Lancaster Together Peace Rally in downtown Lancaster, PA, at Penn Square at NOON. Trump’s attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of Maduro is wildly illegal, immoral and irresponsible. Just days after bombing Nigeria, the ...

Say NO to American Imperialism! Rally at Penn Square, Lancaster City, at 12 PM. Sign up through Indivisible LT here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblel...

Holiday Solidarity: Picket with Teamsters & Starbuck Workers at Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital · Izzy for Lancaster Our siblings in Labor at the Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital are facing captive audience meetings and pressure from management, and they’ve asked for our support again as they've filed several un...

(2/2) Lancaster to turn out and support them this Wednesday - what better way to show Holiday Spirit than to support your fellow workers? Sign up through the Izzy for Lancaster campaign: www.mobilize.us/izzyforlanca...

A picture of a small crowd of people holding signs during the day in support of Lancaster Behavioral Health workers.

A close-up picture of 2 people supporting LBH workers at the picket line, holding up signs and smiling.

A group photo a good sized crowd of people, holding up signs in support and solidarity with the LBH workers, at nighttime.

(1/2) The power of workers is stronger when we show up together and stand in solidarity with one another. Our Lancaster Behavioral Health workers have been working on unionizing with Teamsters Local 771, and still need our support. They are asking...

A beige image with a drawing of a person holding up their fingers as if to make the walls of a house. The text reads: "Take action! Come to the county commissioners meeting on December 16th and demand they guarantee protections for permanent housing, our people, and that they take a stand with us. The meeting is at 6 PM at the Lancaster County Government Center at 150 N. Queen St. in downtown Lancaster."

(2/2) Join us at the county commissioners meeting at 6PM: www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/e...

An image of row homes with text which reads: "155 households isn't an abstract number. It's real people who already escaped homelessness." The Lancaster Stands Up logo is on the bottom.

A beige image with text which reads: "Let's talk: HUD cuts! Monday: the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has withdrawn the cruel, disruptive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that we have been sounding the alarm about for the past weeks! This provides temporary relief from the threat of the biggest changes that would put 155 formerly homeless Lancastrians housing at risk early next year."

A beige image with text which continues from the last image: "Yet these cruel new rules could be reintroduced at any time, again cuasing our neighbors to become homeless, lose support, and put our most vulnerable at risk. We do not know when these changes will rear their ugly head again, but we are confident this is not the last we've heard of these destructive proposals. We must be prepared."

(1/2) The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has temporarily withdrawn the cruel Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO). We don’t know when these changes will rear their ugly head again so we must be prepared!

CBA Report - Lancaster Stands Up Our fight against the proposed data centers here in Lancaster has been ongoing since their public announcement in July. Since then we have been at city council and zoning board meetings, and we even t...

Read our report on the CBA here: pastandsup.org/lancaster/20...

Our fight against data centers does not end with the CBA here in the city, as we know our community deserves more. Our fight continues with making the ordinance as strong as the CBA and taking the resistance fight to the other communities here in Lancaster that are targeted for data centers.

It has been several weeks since city officials passed a community benefits agreement, two days after releasing their final draft to the public. The final version of the CBA is stronger than what was first presented, which is a testament to our collective pressure and organizing.

Board of Commissioners Public Meeting: 2026 Budget · People's Action 📢 Speak Up for Lancaster: Attend the County Budget Hearing Lancaster County’s 2026 budget is being decided now, and the Board of Commissioners is proposing cuts to Public Supportive Housing Funds — a...

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Lancaster Stands Up volunteers and members, like Ben, have been speaking out and advocating to make sure our most vulnerable are protected, while pushing on elected officials to do the same. Make sure to show up on Dec. 16th and join us as we fight to fill the gap and keep our folks housed!

Thanks to Commissioner Alice Yoder for requesting that $1.5 million be added to the budget from the county’s cash reserves to fill this gap. Your move, Commissioners Ray D’Agostino and Josh Parsons. What will you do to ensure our neighbors aren’t thrown onto the street?”

Lancaster County commissioners should fill funding gap for homeless [letter] In November, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released a funding notice that dramatically cuts funding for permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness that will devastat...

"Filling this proposed funding gap is within the means of our county. The Lancaster County commissioners are about to approve a $340 million budget, while sitting on reserve funds in the tens of millions of dollars.

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