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Good afternoon, friends, advocates and voters.
We hope this edition of the New Pennsylvania Project eBlast finds you well.
Please take a few moments to check out all the important news you can use, events happening in your neighborhood, career opportunities, and other updates.
Welcome New NPP Staff!
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Meet Minister Evans Moore! Evans is the new Regional Organizing Director in Allegheny County for the New Pennsylvania Project. A lifelong resident of the City of Pittsburgh, Evans understands the importance of people participating in our political processes, especially voting. He is passionate about motivating and moving people into public policy discussions that impact our everyday lives. He has held many positions in the non-profit advocacy arena and joined NPP after serving as a Program Field Coordinator for the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.
Having a deep commitment to social justice; he is guided by the notion that our democracy is better served when all voices are heard, and more people get civically involved. An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan he resides in Pittsburgh with his wife, one of five children (four are adults), and his beloved American Bully.
News You Can Use
Pa. county sanctioned over copying 2020 voting machine data [[link removed]] (Associated Press)
A Pennsylvania Republican-majority county government where two commissioners secretly allowed a third party to copy voting-machine data last year to help former President Donald Trump overturn his 2020 reelection defeat received contempt sanctions Wednesday from the state’s highest court.
State politics are driving high schoolers' college decisions [[link removed]] (Axios)
Why it matters: Americans are choosing where to live and who to associate with based on politics, exacerbating polarization — and that process is beginning at a young age.
Top GOP Lawyer Decries Ease Of Campus Voting In Private Pitch To RNC [[link removed]] (Washington Post)
“A top Republican legal strategist told a roomful of GOP donors over the weekend that conservatives must band together to limit voting on college campuses, same-day voter registration and automatic mailing of ballots to registered voters, according to a copy of her presentation reviewed by The Washington Post.”
Chester County changes color of mail and absentee ballot envelopes to clarify process [[link removed]] (WHYY)
Pa. primary election 2023: A basic guide to vetting candidates for school board, judge, and more [[link removed]] (Spotlight PA)
We're Hiring!
The New Pennsylvania Project is a voting rights organization with a primary focus of registering communities of color and the youth to vote. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help defend democracy by expanding the electorate.
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Upcoming Events
Flyer depicting event information for NPPEF's community gathering at broad street market in Harrisburg, PA. Event information transcribed below image. [[link removed]]
Capital Region
Name: Community Gathering at Broad Street Market
Type: Community Engagement
Date: Saturday, April 22
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Broad Street Market
1233 N 3rd St.
Harrisburg, PA
Flyer depicting event information for NPPEF's community unity event in Allentown, PA. Event information transcribed below image. [[link removed]]
Spanish Flyer depicting event information for NPPEF's community unity event in Allentown, PA. Event information transcribed below image. [[link removed]]
Allentown, Lehigh County
Name: Community Unity Event
Type: Community Event
Date: Friday, April 28
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Operation Address The Homeless (OATH)
221 N 7th St.
Allentown, PA 18102
2023 Appellate Courts Candidates' Forum
When: Tuesday, May 9 6:00pm on Zoom
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts will host a forum with candidates for Pennsylvania's appellate courts, including the Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court. This event will provide viewers with an opportunity to get to know the candidates through a moderated forum. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for the candidates.
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Can you believe the New Pennsylvania Project is about to turn 2 years old!?!
What better way to celebrate all of the work NPP [[link removed][0]=AZVmlbHsljAUg79bvj2QWI9uug3t2cy7ewsOygRFLc9KC6v3VFYKP1ZI42AwGfzc2GFvNFLKOmPMPj0pUq39nzxdbXtFaZQXyrfKSDm1QqGwmfRdUpmefq21WkdnNht6YOw&__tn__=*NK-R] has accomplished in two years than getting together and enjoying a baseball game!
Join us at Citizens Bank Park for the Philadelphia Phillies game on Monday, June 5th
- Tailgate party with game day ticket purchase starts at 4:00pm (parking lot TBD ahead of the game)
- Game starts at 6:40pm
Game tickets (including tailgate) are $20 each
Purchase tickets here
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Thank you for taking the time to stay informed. We'll be back in two weeks with the latest edition.
In solidarity,
#TeamNPP
Graphic depicting: 2023 Municipal Primary Important Dates. May 1- Last day to register to vote for the primary election. May 9 - Last day to apply for a mail ballot. May 16 - Voted mail ballots must be received by 8pm. May 16 - Election Day. Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. vote.pa.gov [[link removed]]
PA ELECTION DATES:
Municipal/Local/Judicial Primary: May 16, 2023
Last day to register to vote : May 1, 2023
Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot : May 9, 2023
Municipal/Local/Judicial Election: November 7, 2023
Last day to register to vote : October 23, 2023
Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot : October 31, 2023
We're on a mission to register new voters in the Commonwealth and expand the electorate.
Help us prepare for the upcoming municipal, judicial, and local elections in 2023!
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