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Meme depicting a scene from the movie, Mean Girls. The characters, Aaron Samuels and Cady Heron, are sitting in a classroom when Aaron turns around to ask Cady a question. The text at the top of the image says "on October third, he asked me what day it was." At the bottom of the image, the text says "it's 17 days until the voter registration deadline."

Meme depicting a scene from the movie, Mean Girls. The characters, Aaron Samuels and Cady Heron, are sitting in a classroom when Aaron turns around to ask Cady a question. The text at the top of the image says "on October third, he asked me what day it was." At the bottom of the image, the text says "it's 25 days until the deadline to request a mail-in ballot."

Meme depicting a scene from the movie, Mean Girls. The characters, Aaron Samuels and Cady Heron, are sitting in a classroom when Aaron turns around to ask Cady a question. The text at the top of the image says "on October third, he asked me what day it was." At the bottom of the image, the text says "it's 32 days until the 2025 General Election."

It's #October3rd, which means there is still time to check (or update) your voter registration status and request a mail-in ballot! You can do this online at www.vote.pa ✅

Our resident Red Cardigan Guy wants to remind you to get registered to vote @ Vote.PA

From the district you live in, to bodily autonomy, there's a lot at stake this election. Check out Vote.PA to register. or even request a mail in ballot!

https://indivisible.org/campaign/care-over-cuts-reining-trump-chaos?source=bluesky

Government funding runs out in 6 days. Trump won’t negotiate with Democrats — even though he needs their votes to avoid a shutdown. Tell your senators: HOLD THE LINE. Don’t hand him another blank check. indivisible.org/camp...

The PA Supreme Court is vital for our democracy.

Vote in the judicial retention election on November 4 to make your voice heard and protect our freedoms.

Register at vote.pa/register .

Blue and yellow graphic of a headline clip from the Keystone Newsroom that reads “PA Bar Association recommends Supreme Court justices for retention” above an image of the justices

All 3 justices up for Nov. 4’s retention election are recommended by the nonpartisan Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court is fair and independent. #ProtectPACourts

If you are interested in listening to a breakdown of the budget situations in Pennsylvania and Michigan, check out @ejprev.bsky.social's conversation with colleague @petehallpa.bsky.social and @bensolis1.bsky.social of @michiganadvance.com.

Pennsylvania’s state budget is nearly 3 months late. Leaders still can’t agree on the basics. With a state budget approaching three months overdue, leaders are still at odds about how much they should spend this fiscal year, among other sticking points.

Pennsylvania still doesn’t have a budget, nearly three full months past its deadline to implement one.

Why? The state’s legislative leaders can’t agree on how much money they should spend.

Pale purple background, features two calendars on either side of an alarm clock. Text reads: Did you know? Pennsylvania's retention elections can affect the court for the next 10 years! Don't miss out. Registered to vote at Vote.PA/Register

One vote this November Pennsylvania's courts for the next DECADE. That's the power of a retention election. Don't miss your chance to have a say! Registere to vote at vote.pa !
#VotePA #PACourtsMatter ##vote2025

Join us tomorrow in Greensburg at 12pm to ask Sen Ward to #RaiseTheWage in PA - its been 15yrs!

Lets be very clear what this is all about:
1.Diversion from Epstein
2 Effort to declare martial law - not just DC, but everywhere. They tried this in LA and it didn't work, so now trying it again in DC.
#sayNOtoFascism
#DefendDemocracy

🔥See here for the most UP TO DATE locations for Rage Against the Regime!🔥

TOMORROW join us at an intersection or overpass near you! Most will be from 11a-1p with the exception of WTF Westmoreland (12pm) & Beaver County Peace Links (1pm). Join an action near you, or lead an effort of your own!

NEW: The Senate just reintroduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore and expand federal protections for our right to vote.

As states continue to pass legislation that makes voting harder, it's time for our leaders to protect this essential right.

Activists draw attention to ICE facility near Philipsburg with protest, calls for action One organizer of Sunday’s protest dubbed the Moshannon Valley Processing Center as “Black Bear Alcatraz” given its rural location.

Did you know that one of the largest ICE detention centers in the NE is right here in PA?
We didnt either, until recently. Read a little about it here: bit.ly/4fagoJo
#Immigrantsbelong
#AbolishICE

Today marks the anniversary of the last time the minimum wage was increased. That makes it 15yrs - the longest stretch in US history without an increase. That is too long!
Who decides this? Your state legislature. Let your elected officials know they should #RaisetheWage in PA.

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www.disabilitylead.org/events/disab...
#FISAFoundation

#resistfascism
#bigbullshitbill
#generalstrikenow

Why Pennsylvania’s quiet 2025 Supreme Court elections could reshape state power – Metro Philadelphia This November, Pennsylvanians will vote on three members of their seven-member state Supreme Court.

This November's election could reshape the makeup of the state Supreme Court for the next decade. While off-year elections tend to fly under the radar, the impact that our state Supreme Court has on our civil liberties cannot be understated.

Stand with Us: Stop the Cuts, Show the Truth · Democracy PA As Donald Trump arrives in Pittsburgh, we’ll be just down the road at Schenley Plaza at 3:00PM—a highly visible location near Carnegie Mellon—to make sure our voices are heard. Trump and Senate Republ...

www.mobilize.us/democracypa/...

Slingshot The Podcast Visit the post for more.

Check out this amazing podcast by the folks at @newpennsylvania.bsky.social
slingshotpodcast.org

Come Face Us: A Public Gathering Against Medicaid Cuts · PA State Council After a morning press conference with members of Congress and local leaders at 10:00AM on the CMU lawn, we’ll reconvene at 3:00PM for a sustained public presence at the Walking to the Sky statue (4910...

www.mobilize.us/seiu-pa-stat...

Pennsylvania is experiencing a statewide intermittent 9-1-1 phone outage. Please continue to dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency. If you cannot get through via 9-1-1 and are in Allegheny County, dial (412)-473-3056.

The Department of Labor (DOL) just took actions that will make it harder for disabled people to have equal access to employment opportunities.

AAPD condemns DOL's deliberate and dangerous efforts to roll back essential federal progress to ensures employment opportunities for disabled workers. Read our press release and take action!

The Department of Labor recently rescinded rules that promote the hiring and fair compensation of disabled people. Click here to read AAPD's press release explaining these policy changes and what they mean for our community, and follow us to take action: www.aapd.com/dol-harmful-...

Come join us!

They are talking about slavery - making people who are on Medicaid into slaves - be clear about what they are saying

Good Trouble Lives On On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, v...

8️⃣ days until Good Trouble Lives On.

On July 17, we’re honoring Congressman John Lewis by taking to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all.

Make a plan to march in peace and act in power.

📜 JUL 9: Anniv of 14th Amend's Ratification which was designed to grant citizenship to & protect the civil liberties of people recently freed from slavery. (Via: Zinn Education Project)

It is important to honor the naturalization process, which expanded to welcome fams of immigrants & refugees. 🗽

This is called slave labor - plain and simple
#nokings
#generalstrikenow

Just a reminder on what today is all about. Pay particular attention to the list of grievances - sound familiar?
#fourthofjuly
#resistfascism
#generalstrike