Archive: Democracy
For the foreseeable future, community members will have less reliable information about what will be discussed at local meetings due to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Sunshine Act. The Sunshine Act is the law in Pennsylvania that guides local government on how to conduct its meetings so that the public can be engaged […]
The following is a speech written by our Operations Director Alli for a recent demonstration outside of Senator Fetterman’s office in Pittsburgh. The event was hosted by SEIU, PA Stands Up and Indivisible PA as one of several rallies across Pennsylvania urging Fetterman to vote against a spending proposal that would continue to fund operations […]
No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, it is vital to our democracy that we all get out and vote – especially in local and state elections. There are several races on the ballot this year. Keep reading for statewide, county, and local races that will appear on your ballot this fall. Statewide […]
A little over a year ago, when the Pennsylvania state budget passed, our lawmakers passed Third-Party Permitting. To learn more about this, read our blog from last year that’s been updated for 2025: Every year at the beginning of summer, our Pennsylvania lawmakers spend weeks deciding how the state’s money will be spent in the […]
The terms “executive order” and “executive action” have been getting a lot of use in the last two weeks. But what exactly do these terms mean for us? Each stems from Article II of the Constitution, which states, “The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.” With few […]
In the United States it is common to hear elected officials and organizations speak on the importance of democracy; however, it is a unique privilege to actually witness the process and contribute to it. One critical pillar of CCJ’s work is “Democracy”, which has been made increasingly relevant as voter protection and election integrity are […]