DIGEST 

December 9, 2019
 

EXTRA! EXTRA! 
SUPPORT LOCAL INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM

A free press is a fundamental pillar of democracy. Just as voting in local elections matters, so does supporting local journalism. Because national news does not cover what goes on in Harrisburg, state and local politicians go unchecked. Working with news outlets across PA, the new Spotlight PA initiative produces investigative journalism about PA government and state issues, unlocking transparency and accountability. According to Pew, “U.S. adults who are more civically engaged are far more likely to pay for local news than those who are less engaged.” 

DONATE TO SPOTLIGHT PA to make sure local investigative journalism stays afloat. Thanks to the Wyncote Foundation and NewsMatch, your donation will be tripled through December 31. 
 

EVENTS

SUPPORT OUR U.S. SENATORS

   

       

What:   Join ChangePA for an evening with U.S. Senators Bob Casey             (PA) and Chris Coons  (DE).
When:  December 15, 6 – 8 pm
Where: The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton
             1414 S. Penn Square, 2nd fl.
RSVP: Click here to RSVP and/or donate

 

SUPPORT U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MADELEINE DEAN

What:   Support U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean at a holiday party with
             special guest U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans and host Joe Ujobai 
When:  December 19, 5 – 7 pm
Where: Winnie's Manayunk, 4266 Main St. 
RSVP:  Click here to RSVP and/or donate 

IMPEACH & REMOVE RALLY

What:   Join Indivisible Philadelphia for a rally near the end of                             December, the night before the House votes on articles of                   impeachment. PROTECT&ELECT is joining over 70                                   organizations staging rallies throughout the U.S. 
When:  5:30 pm, exact date TBD (We will let you know in a future                     newsletter where PROTECT&ELECT will meet during the               rally.)
Where Thomas Paine Plaza, 1401 JFK Blvd.
Registration: Click here to RSVP
 

VOLUNTEER VOTER REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITIES

REGISTER NEW CITIZENS TO VOTE

PICC has Monday and Friday volunteer slots open to register new citizens to vote after naturalization ceremonies at USCIS at 30 N. 41st Street. It is a moving experience to watch the ceremony and register new citizens who are excited to exercise their right to vote for the first time. Sign up here. Also, read a recent LA Times article about the importance of these new U.S. citizens at the ballot box. 

REGISTER PROSPECTIVE VOTERS FROM HOME

Volunteer on your own time from home by sending letters and voter registration packets to prospective voters who are likely to vote for Democrats. Write and send 5 packets on your own, or throw a voter registration party and send 100. Vote Forward is planning campaigns for state-level and special elections, and laying the groundwork for massive efforts to help win the Presidency and both houses of Congress in 2020. Click here to sign up to send letters.
 

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