Hello John!

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.

The New Pennsylvania Project has big goals for 2024 -- chief among them collecting 60,000 voter registration forms from across the Commonwealth! We know the stakes of the 2024 election are incredibly high and know the best way for us to combat the looming existential threat we face is by doing what we do best -- registering new voters in Pennsylvania.

But we can't do it alone. Here are two ways you can help us reach new voters in 2024.

1) Donate to the New Pennsylvania Project so we have the infrastructure needed to reach our 2024 goal. Every dollar you donate helps us hire/train new staff and expand into new areas of Pennsylvania to be with the historically disenfranchised and often neglected Black, Indigenous and other people of color, immigrant communities and the youth we center in our work

2) Make sure you'e following us on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter so you're up-to-date on all our events and activities happening in your area. We share a ton of helpful information and news-you-can-use so when you see something you know will resonate with your community, help spread the word by sharing our content!

Pennsylvanians Can’t Afford To Sit Out In 2024

(Bucks County Beacon)

Voters in the Commonwealth showed this year that they wouldn’t stand for big-money donors distorting our state courts. Well, it’s time to do the same for our federal courts.

Harrisburg

What: "We Won't Forget!" January 6th Commemoration and Condemnation Rally

When: Saturday, January 6 from 2-3PM

Where: Capitol Steps (501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101)

Details: We'll be joining our friends from the PA 10th District Network for a peaceful rally of remembrance that will highlight the rights we have lost since January 6, 2021, the rights needing protection, and the laws that need to be enforced to protect those rights. 

For additional details and to RSVP, click here.

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Philly

What: Reflective Democracy -- an event hosted by affiliated organization New PA Project Education Fund

When: Wednesday, Jan. 10th, 6:30-8pm

Where: Teamsters Local 623 (4369 Richmond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19135)

Details: An interactive presentation and discussion around how we achieve a more representative democracy that reflects all the people of Pennsylvania -- come have your voice heard! Includes free food, free parking, and is free to attend.

For additional details and to RSVP, click here.

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Lancaster

What: Women Empowerment Day 2024

When: Saturday, January 13 from 1-4PM

Where: 515 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

Details: We'll be speaking at Lancaster's Women Empowerment Day event that will serve as a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. and feature vendors, food, performers, and is free to attend! For additional details, see the flyer below:

Amid heated national debate, two Pa. mayors are asking immigrants to help reinvigorate their cities

(Penn Live)

Unlike his colleagues in some larger U.S. cities, a Pennsylvania mayor is welcoming immigrants with open arms. And he’s not the only one. Erie Mayor Joe Schember said on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on Wednesday that attracting immigrants was part of his vision when first elected seven years ago.

In 2024, Shapiro faces calls for billions for schools, a presidential election and wary lawmakers

(Associated Press)

In 2024, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro could face a more complicated sophomore year in charge of Pennsylvania after his first year brought a highway collapse, a budget stalemate and friction with allies and adversaries as he navigated the battleground state’s political divides.

No Pressure, But Bucks County Democrats Tap Jim Prokopiak To Save The Party’s Majority In Pennsylvania’s State House

(Bucks County Beacon)

Jim Prokopiak secured the endorsement of the Bucks County Democratic Committee last week in his bid for the state representative seat in the 140th House District. The seat, recently vacated by John Galloway, who resigned after being elected magisterial district judge for Falls Township in November, will trigger a special election February 13 that holds heightened significance if Democrats aim to retain the majority in the Pennsylvania state house.

Think Automatic Voter Registration Favors Dems? Think Again.

(Politics PA)

Since September 19, there have been 32,857 new automatic voter registrations in the Commonwealth, according to the Department of State. And the leader in the clubhouse is – other.

Beaver County now has more registered Republicans than Democrats

(Beaver County Times)

Pennsylvania Department of State data shows that among Beaver County’s 111,725 registered voters, 48,170 are registered Republicans and 48,079 are registered Democrats – a difference of 91 registrations. That’s 43.1% Republican voters, 43% Democratic voters and 13.9% third party or unaffiliated voters.

**Note from NPP: With your support we hope to have a presence in Beaver County this year to help sway these numbers**

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.

• Regional Organizing Director for Chester/Delaware Counties
  

• Regional Organizing Director for Bucks County

• Office Manager
• Community Engagement Associate (Lehigh Valley and Delaware/Chester Counties)
• Part-Time: Education & Engagement Associate in the Lehigh Valley and Delaware/Chester Counties (via c3 organization New PA Project Education Fund)

To learn more about how to apply and review job descriptions with requirements and disclosed salary ranges, please click here.

Thank you for taking the time to stay informed. We're excited to accomplish some big things together in 2024!

In solidarity,

#TeamNPP

Primary Election: April 23, 2024
Last day to register to vote: April 8, 2024

Last day to request mail-in ballot: April 16, 2024

General Election: November 5, 2024

Last day to register to vote: October 21, 2024
Last day to request mail-in ballot: October 29, 2024

The New Pennsylvania Project is a 501(c)(4), contributions are not for charitable purposes and are not tax-deductible.

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