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Welcome to the latest New Pennsylvania Project newsletter! In this edition, you'll find critical election news, updates on upcoming and recent events, and exciting career opportunities. We’re here to keep you informed about our progress in breaking down voting barriers, key election updates, and the initiatives shaping Pennsylvania's future.

We also address how unfair the proposed Pennsylvania budget is and how it threatens to direct funding away from our communities so the rich can get richer. This budget and the headlines in the news are a reminder of why we must continue our efforts at all levels—on the streets and in the courts—to protect our rights and our communities. Freedom and liberation are projects in progress, not a destination we have reached.

As we gear up for the 2024 general election, we invite you to join us in our mission to educate and mobilize voters who then vote every election to make change in our communities.

Stay informed with essential election resources and dates as we approach the 2024 General Election on November 5th.

Remember, your voice matters, and we’re here to provide the information and resources needed to shape Pennsylvania’s future.

Thank you for staying informed and engaged! Together change is possible.


** NPP in the News
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📢 Don't miss out tonight at 7:30pm! NPP CEO Kadida Kenner will be on Roland Martin Unfiltered to discuss voting rights and the upcoming election.

Roland Martin is an important truth teller and leading voice in Black journalism. Together they will discuss how we can boost Black voter turnout and protect our rights at the polls. 📺 Tune in on the Black Star Network ([link removed]) , YouTube ([link removed]) , and Facebook ([link removed]) .


** PA Senate Republicans Should Want the People and Not Their Wealthy Backers to Benefit from the Billion Dollar Budget Surplus
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Check out the latest op-ed by the New Pennsylvania Project's CEO Kadida Kenner in the Bucks County Beacon ([link removed][0]=AZVFrcWbCTLbs1FIUnggU0HeE_GTEiJ44UITYlOraEgt9EVzvW_qW45zWVdaGoSpRDKC1UxeXMYQXBT4TRRAqyQtqKQeVfeuONK7aYvHQSfp7ddO6CF7K-FQwGkpTTpDxBu6H0u4u-qRQx2nJ1H-vxQepi6lT15jVQ9xO14jGCL9266vf6mUwEd8989NJr5g_VmuJ7Se41KuLCZte4-ZPlaK&__tn__=-]K-R) ! Kadida discusses the importance of prioritizing communities' real problems and restoring confidence in our government.

She highlights the PA Senate Republicans' failure to use surplus funding for schools and vital services, instead favoring wealthy backers. It's time for leadership that genuinely represents the people of Pennsylvania!

"As the leader of the New Pennsylvania Project, a voting rights organization focused on empowering new voters in ignored communities to engage in the democratic process. Nothing makes that work more challenging than when leaders ignore communities’ real problems and undermine confidence in our government."
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** Voting rights groups file lawsuit to challenge Pennsylvania mail-in ballot date requirement
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We stands in support of the New PA Project Education Fund ([link removed][0]=AZWz_APnlEZkCEL6oooERjQCtsk34CiuN6tFAXP68B1ajN20zEqI8PusIO2cVjphvStF_KCi1Sjwp9aQIheoWvYQmgxPPc5P8SXK1MsSlEjFEMZL-wlhswzNlKEFaW_RYjS2CH4TgDMZpjbo_ka9P97xdZrXOsu2p7hricUeNYIi5NoE0C5TKEd8sGQhJi14-kQ_wgb9cXw9Kn4p3iXysSgk&__tn__=-]K-R) (NPPEF), ACLU of Pennsylvania ([link removed][0]=AZWz_APnlEZkCEL6oooERjQCtsk34CiuN6tFAXP68B1ajN20zEqI8PusIO2cVjphvStF_KCi1Sjwp9aQIheoWvYQmgxPPc5P8SXK1MsSlEjFEMZL-wlhswzNlKEFaW_RYjS2CH4TgDMZpjbo_ka9P97xdZrXOsu2p7hricUeNYIi5NoE0C5TKEd8sGQhJi14-kQ_wgb9cXw9Kn4p3iXysSgk&__tn__=-]K-R) , Public Interest Law Center ([link removed][0]=AZWz_APnlEZkCEL6oooERjQCtsk34CiuN6tFAXP68B1ajN20zEqI8PusIO2cVjphvStF_KCi1Sjwp9aQIheoWvYQmgxPPc5P8SXK1MsSlEjFEMZL-wlhswzNlKEFaW_RYjS2CH4TgDMZpjbo_ka9P97xdZrXOsu2p7hricUeNYIi5NoE0C5TKEd8sGQhJi14-kQ_wgb9cXw9Kn4p3iXysSgk&__tn__=-]K-R) in their lawsuit against the Pennsylvania
Department of State and PA Secretary of State, Al Schmidt.

It is important to fight at all levels to ensure that every voter has their mail-in ballots counted. New voters, Black voters, and new citizens already face so many barriers to participating in our democracy we do not need to make more. We do have a moral and legal responsibility to make sure every eligible voter who casts a ballot is counted.

“Unfortunately, disqualifying voters’ mail ballots over a trivial paperwork error on their return envelope discourages voters from participating in the democratic process,” Kadida Kenner, chief executive officer of the New PA Project Education Fund, said in a statement. “We want Pennsylvanians voting twice a year — every year — not disenfranchised by this unnecessary rule.”

In Pennsylvania, elections are often decided by the slimmest margins, and every vote counts. It's time to protect voter rights and ensure all voices are heard! Change is possible!
Read the full article ([link removed])


** NPP Careers
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Interested in joining Team NPP? Please email your resume to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and provide the position you are applying for in the subject line.


** Upcoming Events
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** Recent Events
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The future of our democracy depends on young voters. At the "Stop Trump Summit," NPP CEO Kadida Kenner emphasized the importance of addressing the concerns of voters under 35, who make up 70% of our recent registrations.

“You can’t just register them to vote and then walk away,” Kenner said. “You have to talk about the issues and listen to the issues they care about the most and thinking about their future. And young folks aren’t any different than anybody else in this room. They care about the economy, they care about paying the bills, they care about inflation, they care about their student loans.”
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** Social of the Week
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New Pennsylvania Project's CEO Kadida Kenner and leaders from across the Commonwealth recently spoke at the Pennsylvania House Majority Policy hearing about the urgent need to protect and expand voting rights. View the full post here ([link removed]) .
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** Courts Matter
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Trump blasts his trial judges. Then his fans call for violence.

When Donald Trump attacks the integrity of judges hearing cases against him, his followers often respond with posts urging that the jurists be beaten, tortured and killed. Reuters reports. ([link removed])

Alito rejects calls to quit Supreme Court cases on Trump and Jan. 6 because of flag controversies

Trump is congratulating Justice Samuel Alito for rejecting calls to step aside from Supreme Court cases involving Jan. 6 defendants because of the controversy over flags that flew over Alito's homes, the Inquirer reports. ([link removed])


** News You Can Use
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A guide to Pennsylvania’s attorney general race

November’s general election features several marquee matchups with statewide implications, and while most eyes are on the presidential and U.S. Senate races, the outcome of the commonwealth’s row office races could have a significant impact on the state in the near future, City & State reports ([link removed]) .

Pa. Democrats counting on abortion rights, healthcare to win presidential race

The 2024 presidential election could come down to Pennsylvania suburban women and abortion rights, PennLive reports. ([link removed])

Voting access is the cornerstone of democracy

Although Pennsylvania is not the most stringent state in regards to restricting voting access, the birthplace of American democracy has lagged behind many states – including North Carolina and Georgia – in ensuring access to the ballot. Read the full release here ([link removed]) .

Trump’s Use of Campaign Funds to Pay Legal Bills

Wondering whether it’s legal for political candidates to spend campaign money on personal legal bills? Owen Bacskai and Daniel Weiner from the Brennan Center for Justice have pulled together an explainer ([link removed]) .

6 state legislatures where partisan balance is on the line in November

Greater attention is turning toward state legislatures as they become the focal point for debates over abortion access, immigration, redistricting and gun control. Democrats and Republicans alike see opportunities to shift the balance of partisan control in one or both chambers among a handful of state legislatures this fall, including Pennsylvania, The Hill reports ([link removed]) .

National Coalition for 100 Black Women urge passage of two crucial voting rights bills

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Harrisburg Chapter, is committed to empowering and enhancing the lives of Black women through advocacy in health, education, economic empowerment, and public policy. In this critical election year, it is paramount that we protect and uplift the voices of our community, especially as we engage in our most important institution – our democracy. Read more here. ([link removed])

Harrisburg should prioritize our needs, not billionaires, with Pennsylvania’s surplus

Giving thousands of dollars to the wealthiest one percent is not a good idea – and certainly not how we should spend billions of dollars. It’s time to end handouts to the wealthy. Let’s make our surplus work for all of us. Read more here. ([link removed])

Voter outreach groups targeted by new laws in several GOP-led states are struggling to do their work
Voting rights experts expect to see continued attempts to restrict voting and the activities of voter outreach groups in Republican-controlled states, AP News reports. ([link removed])


** Important 2024 Election Dates
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General Election: November 5, 2024

Last day to register to vote: October 21, 2024

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


** Help Us Expand The Electorate
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We're on a mission to register new voters in the Commonwealth and expand the electorate.

Help us prepare for the upcoming primary and general elections in 2024!
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The 2024 General Election is just around the corner but there is much work to be done — and we can’t do it alone! New Pennsylvania Project is on a mission to register 60,000 voters from across the Commonwealth, with a focus on reaching those from underserved and underrepresented communities. We can’t do that, however, without your continued support. If you haven’t yet, please consider clicking the button below and investing just a few dollars in these efforts.

Every dollar helps us host more events, reach more people, and ultimately, register more voters ahead of this incredibly high-stakes election!
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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

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