Archive: Democracy
The 2026 Election is coming up quickly; we will head to the polls on Tuesday, November 3rd. Keep reading for a guide to what will be on your ballot this year! Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania The Governor of Pennsylvania is the head of the Executive Branch for the Commonwealth, similar to the President […]
Voting is how we hold elected officials accountable when they leave communities behind or bow to corporate interests. Most Americans want to protect the right for every eligible voter’s voice to be heard. That’s why it’s so important for everyone in our state to be aware of their rights as a voter, how to register/re-register […]
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 […]