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Showing posts with label The League of Young Voters. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The League of Young Voters. Show all posts
April 6, 2009
February 18, 2009
EVENTS!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Meet Don Cunningham, Exploring a Run for Governor of PA
Host: Rosalie Glickman
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Smallman Street Deli in Squirrel Hill
Street: 1912 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Email: rosalie.glickman@gmail.com
Description
Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham, a possible Democratic candidate for Governor and a social progressive, has cut his teeth on overcoming tough challenges in politics and life. He’s earned a reputation as a reformer who delivers results. Suggested Donation: $36 General, $18 Student, $10 Pleading Poverty.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
McGough4Judge H.Q. Open House (Because "It has to be Hugh!")
Host: Hugh McGough and Sam Hens-Greco
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: McGough for Judge Campaign Headquarters
Street: 5890 1/2 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Phone: 412-427-2486 Email: campaign@mcgough4judge.com
Description
The McGough for Judge Committee will host a Campaign Headquarters Open House and our first Door-to-Door Canvass on Saturday February 21st from 10 am to 4 pm at 5890 Ellsworth Avenue in Pittsburgh. Canvassers will be given street lists and nomination petitions. Refreshments and snacks will be served throughout the day. Any questions, please contact campaign@mcgough4judge.com
Pittsburgh Pundits
Host: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 10:30 PM
Location: Late Night – Cabaret Theater
7th Street & Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA
Tickets: $5.00 at the door / Free for District Patrons (see details):
http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=144643
RECESSION? REGRESSION? CLINICAL DEPRESSION?
A comedy/political panel show unlike anything else in Pittsburgh The economy is screwed and so are we. Does anybody know how to fix it? Beats me. But I do know where a great political comedy and panel discussion show is being held to beat this economic horse to death.
Host: John McIntire
Featured Comedian: Gab Bonesso
Pundits include: Conservative firebrand Heather Heidelbaugh, PG Advice Columnist Cat Specter, www.2politicaljunkies.blogspot.com blogger David DeAngelo.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Candidate Meet & Greet/Endorsement Meeting
Host: Steel-City Stonewall Democrats
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Inn On The Mexican War Streets
Street: 604 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Phone: 4127285262 Email: lance@steel-city.org
Description
At this meeting we will be having our board elections & our membership will vote on who to endorse in the May 17th, 2009 Pennsylvania Primary. This year there will be key races for City Council, Mayor, County Council, and the PA Judiciary. Including a critical election for an open seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Between 2:30 & 4 PM we will have an informal mixer.
Harold & the Gang Benefit Concert! *Back by Popular Demand*
Host: Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Frick Art & Historical Center
Street: 7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info: 412.434.8957 x 121, Email development@ppwp.org
Description
Join Planned Parenthood of Western PA (PPWP) for the "Harold & the Gang Benefit Concert" on Sunday, February 22, 2009! Listen to what happens when the best area musicians perform their favorite selections with spouses and friends in the intimate theatre at The Frick Art & Historical Center. Music begins at 7:00 pm with a post-concert reception with drinks and appetizers! Proceeds benefit PPWP's gynecological services to uninsured and underinsured individuals in the community. Call 412.434.8957 x 121 for ticket purchase and more details.
Monday, February 23, 2009
"First Person" Screening (Documentary about Philly kids struggle to get to college)
Host: PA League of Young Voters
Date: Monday, February 23, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: CEA Cultural Center in Homewood
Street: 7143 Fleury Way, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Phone: 412-371-7226 Email: roxanne@paleague.com
Description
CEA joins us in presenting this documentary screening, the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival winner in 2008. http://www.firstpersondocumentary.org/ FREE! Bring the kids! Light refreshments!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
A Cross City Fundraiser for Natalia Rudiak (Democrat Natalia Rudiak is running for Council in District 4)
Host: Friends of Natalia Rudiak
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: The Shadow Lounge
Street: 5972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Email: aaron@nataliarudiak.com
Description
Please join us at the Shadow Lounge on Wednesday, February 25th to celebrate Natalia's candidacy. She needs your dollars and your time to win. Go Natalia, go! Music by DJ Omar Abdul. Checks payable to: Friends of Natalia Rudiak, PO 59375, Pittsburgh, PA 15210$50/head
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Intro to POWER -- Grassroots Organizer Institute training
Host: PA League of Young Voters
Start Time: Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:00pm
End Time: Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 3:00am
Location: PA League office
Street: 6101 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Phone: 4123627927 Email: roxanne@paleague.com
Description
Attend one of these free trainings that are open to the public and get all the basics to take your community, group, or personal leadership to the next level. Intro to POWER: How to do power analysis, mapping, and research. Free! Register here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p8juE4wmt7NkaDk7HsbEVKQ&hl=en
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Rock the Dome: Pennsylvania Equality Rally
SAVE THE DATE !
The topic is LGBT equality. The date is March 17, 2009. Buses will depart Pittsburgh around 7:30 AM and return by 8:00 PM. Stay tuned for more details, but so far you've got a mini-advocacy training, free lunch, rally and a chance to meet with your state elected officials. Take a day off, bring the kids and stay tuned for more details.
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Meet Don Cunningham, Exploring a Run for Governor of PA
Host: Rosalie Glickman
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: Smallman Street Deli in Squirrel Hill
Street: 1912 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Email: rosalie.glickman@gmail.com
Description
Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham, a possible Democratic candidate for Governor and a social progressive, has cut his teeth on overcoming tough challenges in politics and life. He’s earned a reputation as a reformer who delivers results. Suggested Donation: $36 General, $18 Student, $10 Pleading Poverty.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
McGough4Judge H.Q. Open House (Because "It has to be Hugh!")
Host: Hugh McGough and Sam Hens-Greco
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: McGough for Judge Campaign Headquarters
Street: 5890 1/2 Ellsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Phone: 412-427-2486 Email: campaign@mcgough4judge.com
Description
The McGough for Judge Committee will host a Campaign Headquarters Open House and our first Door-to-Door Canvass on Saturday February 21st from 10 am to 4 pm at 5890 Ellsworth Avenue in Pittsburgh. Canvassers will be given street lists and nomination petitions. Refreshments and snacks will be served throughout the day. Any questions, please contact campaign@mcgough4judge.com
Pittsburgh Pundits
Host: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 10:30 PM
Location: Late Night – Cabaret Theater
7th Street & Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA
Tickets: $5.00 at the door / Free for District Patrons (see details):
http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=144643
RECESSION? REGRESSION? CLINICAL DEPRESSION?
A comedy/political panel show unlike anything else in Pittsburgh The economy is screwed and so are we. Does anybody know how to fix it? Beats me. But I do know where a great political comedy and panel discussion show is being held to beat this economic horse to death.
Host: John McIntire
Featured Comedian: Gab Bonesso
Pundits include: Conservative firebrand Heather Heidelbaugh, PG Advice Columnist Cat Specter, www.2politicaljunkies.blogspot.com blogger David DeAngelo.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Candidate Meet & Greet/Endorsement Meeting
Host: Steel-City Stonewall Democrats
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Inn On The Mexican War Streets
Street: 604 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Phone: 4127285262 Email: lance@steel-city.org
Description
At this meeting we will be having our board elections & our membership will vote on who to endorse in the May 17th, 2009 Pennsylvania Primary. This year there will be key races for City Council, Mayor, County Council, and the PA Judiciary. Including a critical election for an open seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Between 2:30 & 4 PM we will have an informal mixer.
Harold & the Gang Benefit Concert! *Back by Popular Demand*
Host: Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Frick Art & Historical Center
Street: 7227 Reynolds Street, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info: 412.434.8957 x 121, Email development@ppwp.org
Description
Join Planned Parenthood of Western PA (PPWP) for the "Harold & the Gang Benefit Concert" on Sunday, February 22, 2009! Listen to what happens when the best area musicians perform their favorite selections with spouses and friends in the intimate theatre at The Frick Art & Historical Center. Music begins at 7:00 pm with a post-concert reception with drinks and appetizers! Proceeds benefit PPWP's gynecological services to uninsured and underinsured individuals in the community. Call 412.434.8957 x 121 for ticket purchase and more details.
Monday, February 23, 2009
"First Person" Screening (Documentary about Philly kids struggle to get to college)
Host: PA League of Young Voters
Date: Monday, February 23, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: CEA Cultural Center in Homewood
Street: 7143 Fleury Way, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Phone: 412-371-7226 Email: roxanne@paleague.com
Description
CEA joins us in presenting this documentary screening, the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival winner in 2008. http://www.firstpersondocumentary.org/ FREE! Bring the kids! Light refreshments!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
A Cross City Fundraiser for Natalia Rudiak (Democrat Natalia Rudiak is running for Council in District 4)
Host: Friends of Natalia Rudiak
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: The Shadow Lounge
Street: 5972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Email: aaron@nataliarudiak.com
Description
Please join us at the Shadow Lounge on Wednesday, February 25th to celebrate Natalia's candidacy. She needs your dollars and your time to win. Go Natalia, go! Music by DJ Omar Abdul. Checks payable to: Friends of Natalia Rudiak, PO 59375, Pittsburgh, PA 15210$50/head
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Intro to POWER -- Grassroots Organizer Institute training
Host: PA League of Young Voters
Start Time: Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 10:00pm
End Time: Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 3:00am
Location: PA League office
Street: 6101 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
Contact Info Phone: 4123627927 Email: roxanne@paleague.com
Description
Attend one of these free trainings that are open to the public and get all the basics to take your community, group, or personal leadership to the next level. Intro to POWER: How to do power analysis, mapping, and research. Free! Register here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=p8juE4wmt7NkaDk7HsbEVKQ&hl=en
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Rock the Dome: Pennsylvania Equality Rally
SAVE THE DATE !
The topic is LGBT equality. The date is March 17, 2009. Buses will depart Pittsburgh around 7:30 AM and return by 8:00 PM. Stay tuned for more details, but so far you've got a mini-advocacy training, free lunch, rally and a chance to meet with your state elected officials. Take a day off, bring the kids and stay tuned for more details.
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October 7, 2008
Presidential Debate Watch Party!
From The League:
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WHO: PA LEAGUE OF YOUNG VOTERS
WHAT: "Town Hall" Presidential Debate Watch Party
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 2008, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
WHERE: Ava Lounge, 126 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Tonight at the Ava Lounge in East Liberty, the PA League of Young Voters is partnering with Serendipitty Entertainment to host a Presidential Debate Watch Party in an effort to bring out the 18-35 year old voters in the Pittsburgh area to inform themselves on the candidates' issues, while also showing them that political engagement can be fun as well.
The PA League of Young Voters will be hosting "Debate Bingo," at the debate watch, where the audience members can follow along with the Presidential candidates' speeches and look for specific words or catch phrases to get a bingo and win a variety of small prizes.
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August 7, 2008
EVENTS
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Attend A Grand Opening of a New Obama Campaign Office
WHAT: Grand Openings at 24 field offices around Pennsylvania
WHEN: TODAY! Thursday, August 7th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Various locations: see below
Barack Obama had a birthday this week and you can help celebrate by attending one of the Grand Openings at 24 field offices around Pennsylvania today. "Meet other supporters in your area, join your local Campaign for Change Neighborhood Team, and play a part in winning Pennsylvania for Barack Obama." RSVP HERE
Offices in this corner of PA:
Allegheny County - Pittsburgh
213 Smithfield Street, 2nd Floor
[mail to: 205 Smithfield]
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 867-6673
Email: info@paforchange.com
Beaver County - Beaver
1701 Third Street
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 413-8774
Email: info@paforchange.com
Washington County - Washington
81 North Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 206-0405
Email: info@paforchange.com
Westmoreland County - Greensburg
113 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
(814) 769-6075
Email: info@paforchange.com
Full list of new PA offices at:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/PAopening/
Saturday, August 9, 2008
The League Voter Registration at South Side Works Music Festival
WHAT: Voter Registration Event
WHEN: August 9, 2008, 2:00 PM
WHERE: South Side Works, 27th & E. Carson Street (South Side), Pittsburgh PA 15203
"All kinds of bands are coming to this sold-out show down at the South Side Works, and we will be rocking voter registrations for all uninitiated! Volunteers can meet us beforehand at the office or down at the event (1 more volunteer needed!)" Sign up to volunteer here
Contact The League at online-pa@theleague.com for more volunteer opportunities or to get on their email list.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
South End Active Democrats 19th Annual Picnic
WHAT: South End Active Democrats 19th Annual Picnic
WHEN: Sunday, August 10, 1:00PM
WHERE: Cottage Grove (Formerly Commissioner's Cottage): Near Fairground Buildings South Park, Corrigan-Right on Brownville and right onto Fairgrounds Road look for sign, South Park, PA 15236
1 pm Picnic begins, hot dogs and burgers from the grill, 1:45 to 2:45 Back this year The Wild World of Exotic Animals Show, 2:30 Name that Tune sign up at 2 PM age 16+, 2:00 to 4:00 Timothy the Train, 3:00 to 6:00 Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, 3:30 Buffet, 6 pm Pinata. SURPRISE GUESTS! During the day: Return of the duck pond, Jimmy The Jukebox D.J. will be playing the hits from yesterday and today, Horseshoes, Croquet, Volleyball & Softball, Swings and slides at the shelter, Door prizes, Beer will be served from a keg. Bring your own mug or pitcher if you wish. You may want to bring lawn chairs and/or a folding picnic table for more comfortable seating. No pets please.
You can bring: salads, main dishes, desserts, Suggestions: potato, macaroni, pasta, bean, tossed, fruit or taco, baked beans, kielbasa, sauerkraut, rigatoni, pasta, Cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cake, pie, Jell-0
************Let Them Know You Are Attending**********************
Let them know how many are in your group and what they are planning to bring. If there are more than six, please consider combining with another picnicker to bring a main dish. Please call by August 1. Rob at (412) 431-4828, Marlene (412) 531-3563 or Rosemarie (412) 343-5207 or 412 303-9154 Email: robfrank@winning.com
Sponsorships and Donations are still available - Let Them Know and door prizes and volunteers are always welcomed!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
First Person Documentary Screening
WHAT: First Person Documentary Screening
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 26th, 6pm - 9pm
WHERE: The Pittsburgh Project, 2801 North Charles Street (Northside)
The Pittsburgh League of Young Voters EF is happy to help WYEP and Valley View Presbyterian Church bring you a documentary told through the eyes of six promising inner city Philadelphia teens as their paths take them to community college and to the corner, to pending motherhood and to prison.First Person provides a deeply personal examination of how navigating the college pipeline leads to a dream deferred for far too many young people. First Person is also scheduled for public television broadcast in Fall 2008. Refreshments and discussion will follow the screening. Please join us to advocate for the improvement of circumstances facing many of our youth.
More info on the film at: http://firstpersondocumentary.org/synopsis
.
Attend A Grand Opening of a New Obama Campaign Office
WHAT: Grand Openings at 24 field offices around Pennsylvania
WHEN: TODAY! Thursday, August 7th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Various locations: see below
Barack Obama had a birthday this week and you can help celebrate by attending one of the Grand Openings at 24 field offices around Pennsylvania today. "Meet other supporters in your area, join your local Campaign for Change Neighborhood Team, and play a part in winning Pennsylvania for Barack Obama." RSVP HERE
Offices in this corner of PA:
Allegheny County - Pittsburgh
213 Smithfield Street, 2nd Floor
[mail to: 205 Smithfield]
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 867-6673
Email: info@paforchange.com
Beaver County - Beaver
1701 Third Street
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 413-8774
Email: info@paforchange.com
Washington County - Washington
81 North Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 206-0405
Email: info@paforchange.com
Westmoreland County - Greensburg
113 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
(814) 769-6075
Email: info@paforchange.com
Full list of new PA offices at:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/PAopening/
Saturday, August 9, 2008
The League Voter Registration at South Side Works Music Festival
WHAT: Voter Registration Event
WHEN: August 9, 2008, 2:00 PM
WHERE: South Side Works, 27th & E. Carson Street (South Side), Pittsburgh PA 15203
"All kinds of bands are coming to this sold-out show down at the South Side Works, and we will be rocking voter registrations for all uninitiated! Volunteers can meet us beforehand at the office or down at the event (1 more volunteer needed!)" Sign up to volunteer here
Contact The League at online-pa@theleague.com for more volunteer opportunities or to get on their email list.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
South End Active Democrats 19th Annual Picnic
WHAT: South End Active Democrats 19th Annual Picnic
WHEN: Sunday, August 10, 1:00PM
WHERE: Cottage Grove (Formerly Commissioner's Cottage): Near Fairground Buildings South Park, Corrigan-Right on Brownville and right onto Fairgrounds Road look for sign, South Park, PA 15236
1 pm Picnic begins, hot dogs and burgers from the grill, 1:45 to 2:45 Back this year The Wild World of Exotic Animals Show, 2:30 Name that Tune sign up at 2 PM age 16+, 2:00 to 4:00 Timothy the Train, 3:00 to 6:00 Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, 3:30 Buffet, 6 pm Pinata. SURPRISE GUESTS! During the day: Return of the duck pond, Jimmy The Jukebox D.J. will be playing the hits from yesterday and today, Horseshoes, Croquet, Volleyball & Softball, Swings and slides at the shelter, Door prizes, Beer will be served from a keg. Bring your own mug or pitcher if you wish. You may want to bring lawn chairs and/or a folding picnic table for more comfortable seating. No pets please.
You can bring: salads, main dishes, desserts, Suggestions: potato, macaroni, pasta, bean, tossed, fruit or taco, baked beans, kielbasa, sauerkraut, rigatoni, pasta, Cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cake, pie, Jell-0
************Let Them Know You Are Attending**********************
Let them know how many are in your group and what they are planning to bring. If there are more than six, please consider combining with another picnicker to bring a main dish. Please call by August 1. Rob at (412) 431-4828, Marlene (412) 531-3563 or Rosemarie (412) 343-5207 or 412 303-9154 Email: robfrank@winning.com
Sponsorships and Donations are still available - Let Them Know and door prizes and volunteers are always welcomed!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
First Person Documentary Screening
WHAT: First Person Documentary Screening
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 26th, 6pm - 9pm
WHERE: The Pittsburgh Project, 2801 North Charles Street (Northside)
The Pittsburgh League of Young Voters EF is happy to help WYEP and Valley View Presbyterian Church bring you a documentary told through the eyes of six promising inner city Philadelphia teens as their paths take them to community college and to the corner, to pending motherhood and to prison.First Person provides a deeply personal examination of how navigating the college pipeline leads to a dream deferred for far too many young people. First Person is also scheduled for public television broadcast in Fall 2008. Refreshments and discussion will follow the screening. Please join us to advocate for the improvement of circumstances facing many of our youth.
More info on the film at: http://firstpersondocumentary.org/synopsis
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April 8, 2008
EVENTS
April 8, 2008
Drinking Liberally Pittsburgh
WHAT: Drinking Liberally Pittsburgh
WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 7:00 PM
WHERE: Buffalo Blues, 216 S Highland Ave (Shadyside)
Drinking Liberally is a great organization that exists across the nation. A happy hour that is open for anyone that wants to get together and talk politics. Mostly from the liberal point of view. More info @ http://drinkingliberally.org/locations.html#pa
April 9, 2008
ACORN Protest Against Sen. Specter's Vote Against Families Facing Foreclosure
WHAT: ACORN Protest Against Sen. Specter's Vote Against Families Facing Foreclosure
WHEN: Wednesday, April 9th, 2:00
WHERE: 425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1450, Regional Enterprise Tower (old Alcoa Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
"ACORN members, upset by Senator Specter's vote last week to kill a provision that could help 600,000 families facing foreclosure save their homes, plan to protest his Pittsburgh office. The Durbin amendment, which was offered to the Foreclosure Prevention Act, would have allowed bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of the mortgages of primary residences to achieve an affordable monthly payment when mortgage servicers refuse to or are unable to make such modifications....In 2007, Pennsylvania saw 34,089 foreclosures filings, a number which continues into 2008, averaging 77 foreclosures filed every day."
April 10, 2008
Public Hearing on Senate Bill 1250
WHAT: Tell Pennsylvania Senate Members to vote NO on Senate Bill 1250
WHEN: Thursday, April 10th, 2:00 pm
WHERE: Allegheny County Courthouse, Gold Room 437 Grant St., Downtown Pittsburgh, Corner of Grant and Forbes
"Please come to the public hearing in Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 10th and tell Pennsylvania Senate Members to vote NO on Senate Bill 1250. Senate Bill 1250 is a Constitutional Amendment which would ban gay marriage AND civil unions in Pennsylvania. On Thursday, April 10th there will be a public hearing in Pittsburgh to discuss the impact this amendment would have on the Commonwealth. In past hearings, supporters of this discriminatory bill have been extremely active and vocal. It is crucial that we outnumber them this time around. We urgently need people to come to the hearing so senators know that people from the Pittsburgh area don't want our General Assembly to legislate hate." Call (412) 681-7736 for more information.
League's Cocktail Hour With Our New State Director
WHAT: Meet-and-greet for Liz Rincon, PA League's New State Director
WHEN: Thursday, April 10th, 5pm - 8pm
WHERE: DejaVu Lounge, 2106 Penn Avenue (the Strip District), Pittsburgh, PA
"Chat with our new State Director, Liz Rincon, and the politically minded and active in our area at our informal cocktail hour this Thursday, April 10th -- Enjoy the drink specials and free appetizers provided by our hosts at the DejaVu Lounge." RSVP here
April 12, 2008
PUSH (PA United for Singlepayer Healthcare) General Meeting
WHAT: PUSH General Meeting
WHEN: Saturdau, April 12, 2008, 10 – 12 a.m.
WHERE: Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Ave.(Squirrel Hill), Pittsburgh PA
"Health care for all NOW! Make it happen: Get Active! AGENDA: Reports: March 19th Legislative Hearing on SB300/HB1660. FUTURE ACTIONS: Bird dogging the candidates , Uninsured Trail of Tears & other actions, Leafleting/Tabling at events, Pittsburgh hearing, Lobbying" For more info: PUSHforhealthcare@gmail.com
April 14, 2008
"Should the Mon-Fayette Expressway Be Completed?" Public Debate
WHAT: "Should the Mon-Fayette Expressway Be Completed?" Public Debate
WHEN: Monday, April 14, 2008, 6-7:30
WHERE: Frick Fine Arts Auditorium (Oakland) Pittsburgh PA
Speakers will include Shawn Fox, Allegheny County executive chief of staff; Andrea Boykowycz, PennFuture outreach coordinator, and Pitt student debaters Colin Esgro and Richard Pittman. A webcast of the debate may be viewed at http://mediasite.cidde.pitt.edu/ starting at 6pm on April 14 (select "William Pitt Debating Union" in the catalog window). For more info, 412-624-2887 or red20@pitt.edu
April 15, 2008
Sierra Club Tax Day Rally for HR 5351
WHAT: Sierra Club Tax Day Rally for HR 5351
WHEN: Monday, April 15, 2008, 4:30 PM
WHERE: Squirrel Hill Post Office, Murray Avenue (Squirrel Hill), Pittsburgh PA
"WIND NOT WINDFALLS - End the Giveaways to BIG OIL. Oil and gas companies are making record profits and receiving generous taxpayer subsides, while we're paying record highs for gas. Senators McCain, Clinton, Obama and Specter will have the opportunity to vote on redirecting subsidies from oil companies to incentives for job-creating renewable energy. It's time for the senators to move forward and vote for clean energy, not Big Oil. We are asking them to vote yes on HR 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. Help us get the message out." To sign up contact Justin at justin.wasser@sierraclub.org or call 412-802-6161
Hillary House Party
WHAT: Hillary House Party
WHEN: Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Roselle Private Home, 2525 Collins Road,Pittsburgh 15235 (Blackridge)
"Join us for a celebration of the candidacy of Senator Hillary Clinton. Learn more about her positions and know that she is the strongest candidate to win the Pennsylvania primary and in November. She has the experience to make a difference: economy heading for recession, women’s wages 2/3 that of men, millions without health insurance, unemployment highest in over 2 years, $158 million spent each month on fuel alone to maintain the Iraq conflict. Now is the time to step forward because Senator Clinton will make the changes we desperately need! We will also honor Jeanne Clark and the late Tim Sullivan, longtime NOW activists and Hillary Clinton supporters." RSVP by April 13, 412-731-7490 or roselle25@verizon.net
April 18, 2008
SEAD 2008 GOTV Rally
WHAT: South End Active Democrats 2008 GOTV Rally
WHEN: Friday, April 18, 2008, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
WHERE: Resurrection Church Hall, 1100 Creedmore Avenue in Brookline, 15226
For $7 you get free food, beer/wine/pop, a DJ and a chance to meet the Democratic candidates. People from all over the county attend, not just South Enders.
April 22, 2008
Sierra Club "Election Day Adopt a Poll"
WHAT: Sierra Club "Election Day Adopt a Poll"
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 (All Day)
WHERE: All over Pittsburgh
"Collect petition signatures at polling places telling Senators to take Big Oils' tax breaks away. We are asking them to vote yes on HR 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008." To sign up contact Randy Francisco at randy.francisco@sierraclub.org or call 412-802-6161
April 25, 2008
Equal Pay Rally
WHAT: Equal Pay Rally
WHEN: Friday, April 25, 2008, Noon
WHERE: Market Square, Pittsburgh PA
Save the date! Brought to you by the Women & Girls' Foundation of SW PA. More details later.
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Drinking Liberally Pittsburgh
WHAT: Drinking Liberally Pittsburgh
WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 7:00 PM
WHERE: Buffalo Blues, 216 S Highland Ave (Shadyside)
Drinking Liberally is a great organization that exists across the nation. A happy hour that is open for anyone that wants to get together and talk politics. Mostly from the liberal point of view. More info @ http://drinkingliberally.org/locations.html#pa
April 9, 2008
ACORN Protest Against Sen. Specter's Vote Against Families Facing Foreclosure
WHAT: ACORN Protest Against Sen. Specter's Vote Against Families Facing Foreclosure
WHEN: Wednesday, April 9th, 2:00
WHERE: 425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 1450, Regional Enterprise Tower (old Alcoa Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
"ACORN members, upset by Senator Specter's vote last week to kill a provision that could help 600,000 families facing foreclosure save their homes, plan to protest his Pittsburgh office. The Durbin amendment, which was offered to the Foreclosure Prevention Act, would have allowed bankruptcy judges to modify the terms of the mortgages of primary residences to achieve an affordable monthly payment when mortgage servicers refuse to or are unable to make such modifications....In 2007, Pennsylvania saw 34,089 foreclosures filings, a number which continues into 2008, averaging 77 foreclosures filed every day."
April 10, 2008
Public Hearing on Senate Bill 1250
WHAT: Tell Pennsylvania Senate Members to vote NO on Senate Bill 1250
WHEN: Thursday, April 10th, 2:00 pm
WHERE: Allegheny County Courthouse, Gold Room 437 Grant St., Downtown Pittsburgh, Corner of Grant and Forbes
"Please come to the public hearing in Pittsburgh on Thursday, April 10th and tell Pennsylvania Senate Members to vote NO on Senate Bill 1250. Senate Bill 1250 is a Constitutional Amendment which would ban gay marriage AND civil unions in Pennsylvania. On Thursday, April 10th there will be a public hearing in Pittsburgh to discuss the impact this amendment would have on the Commonwealth. In past hearings, supporters of this discriminatory bill have been extremely active and vocal. It is crucial that we outnumber them this time around. We urgently need people to come to the hearing so senators know that people from the Pittsburgh area don't want our General Assembly to legislate hate." Call (412) 681-7736 for more information.
League's Cocktail Hour With Our New State Director
WHAT: Meet-and-greet for Liz Rincon, PA League's New State Director
WHEN: Thursday, April 10th, 5pm - 8pm
WHERE: DejaVu Lounge, 2106 Penn Avenue (the Strip District), Pittsburgh, PA
"Chat with our new State Director, Liz Rincon, and the politically minded and active in our area at our informal cocktail hour this Thursday, April 10th -- Enjoy the drink specials and free appetizers provided by our hosts at the DejaVu Lounge." RSVP here
April 12, 2008
PUSH (PA United for Singlepayer Healthcare) General Meeting
WHAT: PUSH General Meeting
WHEN: Saturdau, April 12, 2008, 10 – 12 a.m.
WHERE: Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Ave.(Squirrel Hill), Pittsburgh PA
"Health care for all NOW! Make it happen: Get Active! AGENDA: Reports: March 19th Legislative Hearing on SB300/HB1660. FUTURE ACTIONS: Bird dogging the candidates , Uninsured Trail of Tears & other actions, Leafleting/Tabling at events, Pittsburgh hearing, Lobbying" For more info: PUSHforhealthcare@gmail.com
April 14, 2008
"Should the Mon-Fayette Expressway Be Completed?" Public Debate
WHAT: "Should the Mon-Fayette Expressway Be Completed?" Public Debate
WHEN: Monday, April 14, 2008, 6-7:30
WHERE: Frick Fine Arts Auditorium (Oakland) Pittsburgh PA
Speakers will include Shawn Fox, Allegheny County executive chief of staff; Andrea Boykowycz, PennFuture outreach coordinator, and Pitt student debaters Colin Esgro and Richard Pittman. A webcast of the debate may be viewed at http://mediasite.cidde.pitt.edu/ starting at 6pm on April 14 (select "William Pitt Debating Union" in the catalog window). For more info, 412-624-2887 or red20@pitt.edu
April 15, 2008
Sierra Club Tax Day Rally for HR 5351
WHAT: Sierra Club Tax Day Rally for HR 5351
WHEN: Monday, April 15, 2008, 4:30 PM
WHERE: Squirrel Hill Post Office, Murray Avenue (Squirrel Hill), Pittsburgh PA
"WIND NOT WINDFALLS - End the Giveaways to BIG OIL. Oil and gas companies are making record profits and receiving generous taxpayer subsides, while we're paying record highs for gas. Senators McCain, Clinton, Obama and Specter will have the opportunity to vote on redirecting subsidies from oil companies to incentives for job-creating renewable energy. It's time for the senators to move forward and vote for clean energy, not Big Oil. We are asking them to vote yes on HR 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. Help us get the message out." To sign up contact Justin at justin.wasser@sierraclub.org or call 412-802-6161
Hillary House Party
WHAT: Hillary House Party
WHEN: Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Roselle Private Home, 2525 Collins Road,Pittsburgh 15235 (Blackridge)
"Join us for a celebration of the candidacy of Senator Hillary Clinton. Learn more about her positions and know that she is the strongest candidate to win the Pennsylvania primary and in November. She has the experience to make a difference: economy heading for recession, women’s wages 2/3 that of men, millions without health insurance, unemployment highest in over 2 years, $158 million spent each month on fuel alone to maintain the Iraq conflict. Now is the time to step forward because Senator Clinton will make the changes we desperately need! We will also honor Jeanne Clark and the late Tim Sullivan, longtime NOW activists and Hillary Clinton supporters." RSVP by April 13, 412-731-7490 or roselle25@verizon.net
April 18, 2008
SEAD 2008 GOTV Rally
WHAT: South End Active Democrats 2008 GOTV Rally
WHEN: Friday, April 18, 2008, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
WHERE: Resurrection Church Hall, 1100 Creedmore Avenue in Brookline, 15226
For $7 you get free food, beer/wine/pop, a DJ and a chance to meet the Democratic candidates. People from all over the county attend, not just South Enders.
April 22, 2008
Sierra Club "Election Day Adopt a Poll"
WHAT: Sierra Club "Election Day Adopt a Poll"
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 (All Day)
WHERE: All over Pittsburgh
"Collect petition signatures at polling places telling Senators to take Big Oils' tax breaks away. We are asking them to vote yes on HR 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008." To sign up contact Randy Francisco at randy.francisco@sierraclub.org or call 412-802-6161
April 25, 2008
Equal Pay Rally
WHAT: Equal Pay Rally
WHEN: Friday, April 25, 2008, Noon
WHERE: Market Square, Pittsburgh PA
Save the date! Brought to you by the Women & Girls' Foundation of SW PA. More details later.
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April 4, 2008
CBA Petition
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Text of petition:
Attention David Morehouse:
Fifty years ago urban redevelopment devastated the Hill District. At the same time the economy of Pittsburgh and the Southwestern PA region suffered as industry left. You have the power to affect the reversal of these problems and contribute to the solution.
By negotiating a Community Benefits Agreement with the One Hill Coalition and Hill District residents, you are being a good neighbor and taking steps to ensure continued economic growth. We are excited for a new arena, but need you to set the standard for new development in our region. We insist that you and the Penguins negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement with One Hill that is fair to working families and young people of the Hill.
We believe public money should only be used to fund development that benefits the pubic as a whole. Until you and the Penguins negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement with the One Hill Coalition, we will do everything in our power to delay construction of the new arena.
I am joining the PA League along with ACORN, Mon Valley Unemployed Committee, North Side Common Ministries, One Hood Coalition, Pittsburgh UNITED, SEIU, Sierra Club, Pittsburgh Interfaith Impact Network and UNITE HERE in supporting One Hill and the community in this process.
March 21, 2008
Call for Speakers on CBA at County Council
County Council Meeting on Community Benefits Agreement
Community members, Pittsburgh UNITED and representatives from local organizations including the PA League of Young Voters, ACORN and Sierra Club, will ask County Council on Tuesday, March 25th to pass legislation supporting Community Benefits Agreements.
The public will be provided with the opportunity to highlight the importance of community input on economic development projects and present arguments on two proposed pieces of legislation.The Community Benefits Bill #3656-08 will take power away from the community being directly involved in the drafting of Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) with developers on proposed projects. Pittsburgh UNITED recommends the passage of the Impact Analysis Bill #3657-08, which establishes process and criteria for considering the social and economic impacts of proposed major development projects. Impact reports, completed by Allegheny County Department of Economic Development, will allow the public to learn about and make comment on projects and their anticipated effects on the community as well as provide information valuable to the creation of a CBA between the community and developer.
To sign up to speak:
Before 5 p.m. Monday, March 24th, contact John Mascio, Chief Clerk at jmascio@county.allegheny.pa.us or 412-350-6495 and provide the following info:
- Name
- Address
- Phone Number
- Affiliation/Association, if any
MEETING DETAILS:
Time: 5:00 PM, Tuesday, March 25th
Place: Allegheny County Court House, 436 Grant Street, Downtown Pgh in Gold Room, 4th Floor
Chair: Councilperson Bill Robinson, his committee is hosting hearing
Format: Each person gets to speak for 3 min. max
Check out the official notice with this info at http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/agenda/mar28/280325.pdf
March 6, 2008
Fight the Power: League Membership Kick-off Event
 | The PA League of Young Voters Membership Kick-off Event WHAT: Brand New Membership Program + Kick-off Event Today! WHEN: Thursday, March 6th, 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM WHERE: The Shadow Lounge, 5972 Baum Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15206 $10/$5 with new membership pledge! |
It's a 5-part showcase with the best of the best local performers -- click here to see the full lineup (or see above) -- and click here to see the initial membership benefits.
If you can't attend the event Thursday, you can still sign up to be a new member. For more information about membership, please contact carly@theleague.com
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May 15, 2007
New Party, My Ass
If you've been paying any attention, you'd know it's time to regard an endorsement by the Allegheny County Democratic Committee more as a badge of shame than as a clue for who to vote.
Don't reward bad behavior!
UPDATE FROM THE FIELD:
From Pittsburgh League of Young Voters PAC:
Don't reward bad behavior!
UPDATE FROM THE FIELD:
From Pittsburgh League of Young Voters PAC:
Reports of Ceoffe strong arming people from other campaigns at St. Augustines in Dist 7. The Sheriff actually showed up with an injunction. He is verbally harassing (her exact words were more like "he is being an ass") our election protection volunteer. He took her picture (though to be fair she was video taping his antics).From the Patrick Dowd Campaign:
In district 9 we have a report of a committee person shoving an election protection volunteer (not even one of ours, one of the official non-partisan election protection people) and some other hijinks.
After a number of incidents of intimidation of elections officials at St. Augustine’s Parish, serving precincts 1,2, and 3 of the 6th Ward, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s office served a court order on the Ward Chair and all staff at the polling site prohibiting them from preventing poll watchers from entering the polling sites. The court order also instructed the elections officials to permit poll watchers to obtain information as permitted under law.
“Elections officials and poll watchers are not to be interfered with when they are doing their jobs,” said Isobel Storch, attorney for the Dowd campaign.
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April 26, 2007
Help Tonight!
I had meant to write about this sooner but haven't been able to blog much lately.
There's a great group of people who could really use your help.
The League of Young Voters do much great work that you may not even be aware of as they have a few pacs -- some partisan and some not. They do lots of community work and youth empowerment in addition their political work.
Unfortunately, times are tough and they've lost a big chunk of their funding so they could really use your help.
They're holding their first ever fundraiser tonight:
Thursday, April 26, 2007
6:00 – 9:00 PM
207 Bailey Avenue, Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh, PA
Please RSVP with Kimberly at 412-728-2197 or e-mail The League office at rsvp@indyvoter.org .
If you can't make that, you can donate here.
You can see their slate of endorsed candidates at http://youthslate.blogspot.com
Learn more about The League at http://www.pittsburgh.indyvoter.org
One more thing:
There's a great group of people who could really use your help.
The League of Young Voters do much great work that you may not even be aware of as they have a few pacs -- some partisan and some not. They do lots of community work and youth empowerment in addition their political work.
Unfortunately, times are tough and they've lost a big chunk of their funding so they could really use your help.
They're holding their first ever fundraiser tonight:
Thursday, April 26, 2007
6:00 – 9:00 PM
207 Bailey Avenue, Mt. Washington, Pittsburgh, PA
Please RSVP with Kimberly at 412-728-2197 or e-mail The League office at rsvp@indyvoter.org .
If you can't make that, you can donate here.
You can see their slate of endorsed candidates at http://youthslate.blogspot.com
Learn more about The League at http://www.pittsburgh.indyvoter.org
One more thing:
While our "hot, hip YOUNG" Mayor is busy starting up yet one more commission to keep the young here, he's broken yet another promise (see here and here) to The League to show up at one of their candidate forums. That alone should make you want to donate to them. ;-)
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