Pennsylvania
Next Up: Leash Laws for Unicorns
Thu, 08/09/2012 - 11:55am — Dylan
Jon Stewart takes on the “Wizards of ID” and their voter suppression laws.
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UPDATE: Voter ID trial begins in Pennsylvania
Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:39pm — Amelia
The trial is now done, and a ruling is expected later this month.
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Fighting the Right The Right to Vote C3 ACLU ALEC American Civil Liberties Union American Legislative Exchange Council Brennan Center Department of Justice DOJ League of Women Voters LWV NAACP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Carol Aichele Michael Nutter Pennsylvania 112th Congress Policy Corner public policy voter ID voter suppression Voting Rights
Voter ID trial begins in Pennsylvania
Thu, 07/26/2012 - 4:07pm — Dylan
Voting rights supporters are getting their day in court, and federal action may be on the horizon.
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Fighting the Right The Right to Vote C3 ACLU ALEC American Civil Liberties Union American Legislative Exchange Council Department of Justice DOJ NAACP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Pennsylvania 112th Congress Policy Corner public policy voter ID voter suppression Voting Rights
Newest Young Elected Progressive Candidates
Wed, 07/25/2012 - 4:39pm — Sam
We are continuing to roll out our new Young Elected Progressives candidates this week with three more candidates under the age of 35. Today we are introducing you to Bret Binder (PA), Will Sylianteng (PA), and Sarah Gillooly (MO).
Bret Binder
Bret Binder is running for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 156th district. Binder is currently an attorney and small business owner. He founded Binder & Canno, LLC and is part owner of Pudding Lane Brookline, a gourmet rice pudding emporium. He also played important roles with multiple real estate companies, including being the general partner of Seamazing, LLC. Prior to the creation of his law firm, Binder was a law clerk to Justice Sandra Schultz Newman of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He hopes to use this background while in the state legislature to fight back against the recent Voter ID law and will promote the importance of public education to the leaders in Harrisburg. Visit his website here.
Will Sylianteng
Will Sylianteng is running to represent the 151st district in the Pennsylvania House. He currently practices law in Blue Bell, PA and has chaired the Montgomery County Bar Association’s Diversity Committee as well as being the vice-chair of its Civil Practice Committee. Additionally, Sylianteng volunteers to teach a 6th grade Civics and the Law class at a local school. He has received several awards since he began practicing law, including being named a SuperLawyer Rising Star, Lawyer on the Fast Track and Pennsylvania Diversity Attorney of the Year. If elected, Sylianteng will become the first Asian-American to be elected to the Pennsylvania legislature. Visit his website here.
Sarah Gillooly
Sarah Gillooly is running for Missouri House of Representatives in the 24th district. She is a progressive champion who has put forth great time and effort into the fight for equality. She worked for Missouri’s LGBTQ organization, PROMO, and serves Missouri and Kansas women in the battle for equal health benefits. Gillooly has dedicated herself to furthering the civil rights agenda through activities that have pushed for protection of federal family planning funds, the promotion of public education, and adding gender identity to the Kansas City Human Rights Ordinance. Visit her website here.
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UPDATE: Lawsuits, politics color voter ID in Pennsylvania
Mon, 07/09/2012 - 1:39pm — Amelia
As more information comes to light, the practical impacts and political implications become even clearer for voter ID in the Keystone State.
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Lawsuits, politics color voter ID in Pennsylvania
Wed, 06/27/2012 - 3:36pm — Dylan
Ramifications of HB 934 continue to be felt across the state.
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US Rep joins Citizens United fight after Phila. passes resolution
Wed, 06/27/2012 - 1:33pm — Dylan
A recently passed resolution in Philadelphia that calls for a democracy of the people, by the people, and for the people sparked a federal figure to declare his support.
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Pennsylvania Federal Judge and Legal Experts to Discuss Vacancy Crisis in American Courts
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
CONTACT: Jodi Hirsh 412-391-2005 / info@justactionllc.com
Three of Pennsylvania's foremost experts on the federal courts will discuss the deepening vacancy crisis in American courts, and specifically in Pennsylvania, at an event in Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 13.
The Honorable Norma L. Shapiro, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Prof. Mary Frances Berry of the University of Pennsylvania will join Prof. Anita L. Allen of the University of Pennsylvania for an in-depth exploration of the factors that have led to one in ten seats on the federal courts being vacant, including seven seats in Pennsylvania. These vacancies force Pennsylvanians to face unacceptable delays as they seek their day in court.
What: Panel Discussion: The Continuing Judicial Vacancy Crisis
When: Wednesday, June 13. 2012, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: University of Pennsylvania Law School 3400 Chestnut Street, Room T145, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Press contact: Jodi Hirsh, 412-391-2005 or info@justactionllc.com
Cosponsored by the Pennsylvania Coalition for Constitutional Values, People For the American Way, the National Council of Jewish Women - Greater Philadelphia Section, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, and the Alliance for Justice.
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New Lawsuit Challenges Voter ID in Pennsylvania
Fri, 05/04/2012 - 3:11pm — Matt
This week, voting rights supporters in Pennsylvania filed suit against HB 934, claiming that it deprives citizens of their basic and fundamental right to vote.
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The Right to Vote under Attack: Latest News from the States
Mon, 04/09/2012 - 5:51pm — Jen
Voting rights and voter suppression, especially voter ID, continue to make headlines in many states.
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Fighting the Right The Right to Vote C3 ACLU ALEC American Civil Liberties Union American Legislative Exchange Council Appleseed Common Cause Department of Justice DOJ League of Women Voters LWV Nebraskans for Civic Reform Alan Clemmons Bev Perdue Charlie Janssen Daryl Metcalfe David Lewis Dennis Baxley John Kasich Kenneth Summers Mark Ritchie Mary Kiffmeyer Mike Dean Pat Joyce Ric Killian Robert Mecklenborg Shane Schoeller Sharon Carson Tim Moore Tom Corbett William Coley Colorado Florida Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Wisconsin 112th Congress citizenship early voting Policy Corner public policy Student Voting veto garage voter ID Voter Registration voter suppression Voting Rights
UPDATE: PA Passes ID Under Objections of 45 Groups and 13,000 Pennsylvanians
Thu, 03/15/2012 - 5:09pm — Jen
HB 934 went straight from concurrence to signing by Governor Corbett. It is now law.
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State legislation shines national spotlight on voter ID
Tue, 03/13/2012 - 3:40pm — Jen
"We need people to understand that not only is history not very distant, but we stand on the precipice of repeating it."
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PA Passes ID Under Objections of 45 Groups and 13,000 Pennsylvanians
Fri, 03/09/2012 - 8:40am — Jen
Photo ID looks set to become law under objections raised by Protect Our Vote, a coalition of 45 groups that has the support of 13,000 Pennsylvanians.
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AAMIA's Rev. Dr. Shine Joins President Obama at Press Conference in Support of Working Americans
AAMIA's Rev. Dr. Robert P. Shine joined President Obama today at a press conference in support of policies that help working Americans.
Rev. Dr. Robert P. Shine, Vice-Chair of People For the American Way’s African American Ministers in Action and founder and pastor of Philadelphia’s Berachah Baptist Church, joined President Barack Obama at a White House press conference today in support of policies to help working Americans struggling in the current economy.
Senate Confirms Bissoon, PFAW Urges Prompt Consideration of Remaining Nominees
The Senate last night voted overwhelmingly to confirm Cathy Bissoon as a United States District Court Judge in Pennsylvania, leaving 26 judicial nominees awaiting votes from the full Senate.
Attend a Rally to Save the American Dream this Saturday!
Events have been organized in cities and state capitols across the nation to show solidarity with workers in Wisconsin. Find the event or events nearest you.
Health Care Reform Repeal: Bought and Paid for by Citizens United
Alarming new research by PFAW shows that empowered by the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, corporate-backed groups intent on the repeal of the health care reform law spent an enormous amount of money to help defeat vulnerable supporters of reform and elect candidates who vowed to repeal it.
Meet The New Freshman Class of Extremist Senators
Meet the New Freshman Class of Extremist Members of Congress
In PFAW's latest video after the 2010 elections, we introduce the new class of extremist Senators that will arrive in Washington in January.
Pat Toomey: Too Extreme for Pennsylvania
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