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. |
NPP CEO, Kadida Kenner, welcomes our two newest staffers, Vivienne Sinagra and Michael Cogbill. Vivienne joins NPP as the Director of Campaigns & Engagement while Michael will be filling the role of Regional Organizing Director in Philadelphia.
Vivienne -- a lifelong Pennsylvanian -- believes that the only moral democracy is one that actively fights for equal treatment under the law, the enfranchisement of all residents, and the protection of vulnerable populations from violence. Before joining NPP, she was the Deputy Director of Campaigns for the PA Budget and Policy Center and We The People PA, focusing on areas such as raising the minimum wage as well as accountability from our elected officials and candidates. She is unapologetically pro-LGBTQ and serves as treasurer for the board of Trans Formations Project, an organization dedicated to tracking and educating about the anti-trans legislative crisis sweeping the United States.
Michael previously served as the regional voter protection director for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party after running for U.S Congress in 2022. Michael’s additional experience includes working as an organizer and acting political director for the Philly AFL-CIO, a state coordinator for the NAACP and a community organizer for CeasefirePA. Michael also formerly served as the PAC chair for the Pennsylvania NAACP and is a proud member of the Philadelphia Branch NAACP. He looks forward to expanding NPP's reach in the greater Philadelphia area.
Meet our entire team: https://www.newpaproject.org/npp-team/ #ExpandTheElectorate #DefendDemocracy. |
Pa. is one of 18 states with an all-white state Supreme Court. This must change. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
“Today, Pennsylvania is one of 18 states with an all-white state Supreme Court, according to a new analysis from the Brennan Center for Justice. Nationwide, people of color account for around 40% of the population, but justices of color make up just 20% of state Supreme Court seats. You don’t need a crystal ball to understand why this is such a concerning problem."
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Should Pa. require voter ID? Research agency divided on best ways to implement it (WITF) "Patrick Christmas, chief policy officer with government watchdog group the Committee of Seventy, said he could support the requirement if the recommendations acknowledged widespread voter fraud is not a problem – and if no voters were disenfranchised." Here’s how PA’s congressional delegation voted on the debt ceiling deal
(City & State) "The bill was passed in bipartisan fashion a little before 9:30 p.m. with a 314-117 vote. Most of Pennsylvania’s congressional representatives voted for the debt agreement, but two lawmakers from opposing parties voted against it."
Minnesota becomes 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana (CNN)
“What we know right now is prohibition does not work. We’ve criminalized a lot of folks. We’re going to start the expungement process on those records. We have a situation where buying cannabis on the streets is dangerous,” Walz said at a signing ceremony Tuesday, adding that adults should be able to make their own decisions “around these types of choices.”
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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.
To learn more about how to apply and review job descriptions with requirements and disclosed salary ranges, please click here. |
Did you see that the New Pennsylvania Project is celebrating our second birthday at the Philadelphia Phillies game on Monday, June 5th!?
Come join us at Citizens Bank Park for the celebration! Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased here.
Game tickets are $20 each! (Tailgate included)
Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/NPPBirthday
portion of the proceeds goes to the New Pennsylvania Project
Tailgate Details: Starts at 4pm in parking lot F
Lot F is on 11th St. next to Xfinity Live shown on the map below. Feel free to park in that lot or park wherever you can find parking and then walk over. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. BYO alcoholic beverages.
Tailgate with us and enjoy some food, games and cupcakes to celebrate NPP’s second birthday before we root on the Philadelphia Phillies!
Street Address:
Citizens Bank Park
One Citizens Bank Way
Philadelphia, PA 19148-5249
Don't forget to RSVP: https://bit.ly/NPPPhilliesRSVP
Tailgate party starts at 4:00pm (details to be email to those who RSVP)
Game starts at 6:40pm
We hope to see you there! |
Thank you for taking the time to stay informed. We'll be back in two weeks with the latest edition.
In solidarity, #TeamNPP |
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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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