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Welcome to the latest New Pennsylvania Project newsletter!

It's official, Donald Trump is President. He kicked off his second term with several actions to sharply turn the nation towards the right — just like he said he would.
With moves that deepen economic inequality, attack vulnerable communities, and inflict harm through our immigration system, the future of our country feels bleak. Does it have to be?

In our hands we have the power to help shape our country and preserve democracy.

Local, municipal and judicial elections are going to be critical as they are the last line of defense. Organizations like the ACLU are already filing suits to protect our nation.
We have the power to affect change on the ground by making sure our courts and local elected officials remain impartial.
This year our work is more important than ever.

#CourtsMatter #WhenWeVoteWeWinWe need to hear from you

All of us know democracy works best when it works for everyone.

That is why we want to hear about the issues you care about the most in 2025.

Please, take a couple minutes to let us know how we can continue to empower our communities to get out and vote in ALL elections!Answer here
Why Courts Matter 201
Thursday January 30th
6:30-8:00PM
Online via Zoom

How do the courts affect our rights and freedoms? Why should we be involved in judicial elections?


We will be hosting our second virtual town hall alongside Why Courts Matter - Pennsylvania, focusingon the importance of our state and federal courts.RSVP here


In an article for The Keystone, published on January 20th, Sean Kitchen quoted New Pennsylvania Project's founding CEO, Kadida Kenner, saying: “I choose on this Jan. 20th to honor the legacy of Dr. King and the incomparable Coretta Scott King, who remind us that we need leaders who are in love with justice and not leaders who are in love with power and power grabs and injustice.”
READ IT HERE Coat and Canned Soup Drive, Berrysburg, Dauphin County.

New Pennsylvania Project’s founding CEO, Kadida Kenner, speaks about the importance of voting rights, civic engagement, upcoming judicial elections and democracy defense at a coat and canned soup drive event celebrating Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in rural Berrysburg, Dauphin County.
On Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we also honored the legacy of Coretta Scott King, a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to fighting for justice and equality, alongside her husband, Martin Luther King Jr.⁠
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Some may argue Dr. King's legacy would not be what it is today without Mrs. King's work.⁠
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Coretta Scott King was an American author, activist, and civil rights leader who played a crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement. Her efforts also extended beyond civil rights, advocating for women's rights, LGBTQ rights, and an end to apartheid in South Africa.⁠
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Even after the tragic assassination of her husband in 1968, Coretta Scott King continued to be a powerful voice for change for 39 more years. She established the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change to carry on their shared dream.⁠
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Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day
Staffers from the affiliated organization, New PA Project Education Fund (NPPEF), were on the ground last Monday, January 20th, 2025 at various "King Day" events across the Commonwealth.


They engaged with exciting turnouts providing civic education on the importance of participating in our upcoming elections.
We all honor Rev. Dr. King and Mrs. Scott King's legacy by practicing our right to vote. Philadelphia

Large turnouts at a Martin Luther King Day Event at Girard College, Philadelphia.Harrisburg
One of our canvassers at a King Day event at the Math and Science Academy in Harrisburg.
Resource fair in Harrisburg.

Trump’s bid to expand presidential power hits its first snag ([link removed]
"It took all of three days for a judge to say one of President Donald Trump’s executive orders is “blatantly unconstitutional.”The order in question seeks to deny citizenship to children born in the United States whose parents are not citizens or lawful residents."


Pennsylvania high court to take up long-running dispute over mail-in ballots' return envelope dates ([link removed]
"The Pennsylvania Supreme Court said Friday it will again consider whether voters should have to write the accurate date on return envelopes used to send their completed mail-in ballots to be counted."

US Supreme Court turns away Pennsylvania mail-in ballot dispute
"The U.S. Supreme Court ([link removed] declined on Tuesday to hear a bid by civil and voting rights groups to end Pennsylvania's mandate that mail-in ballots bear a handwritten date on the outer envelope, a requirement they contend is unnecessary and has resulted in needless disqualification of legitimate ballots."
Trump Revokes Biden’s 2021 Executive Order Expanding Voting Access ([link removed]

"On his first day in office, President Donald Trump rescinded ([link removed] former President Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order promoting voting access and expanding voter registration."


A Little-Known Federal Agency Helps Secure Elections. Trump Wants
to Gut It
"Buried deep within Project 2025 ([link removed] — the Heritage Foundation’s 900-page blueprint for how the new conservative administration can slide the government into an authoritarian regime — is a cursory section suggesting reforms for a relatively new, little-known federal agency called the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Formed in 2018 within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), CISA is responsible for cybersecurity and infrastructure protection across the government."
Constitutional amendment to allow Trump third term introduced in the House ([link removed]

"A Republican House member introduced a resolution Thursday to amend the U.S. Constitution in order to allow President Donald Trump — and any other future president — to be elected to a third term in the White House.."

City & State is keeping a running list of each member of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation ([link removed]
The 119th Congress is now in session, and each member of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation has been assigned to at least one congressional committee – the legislative entities that oversee specific duties and policy areas and play a large role in the policymaking process.

Executive orders: How Trump’s first 100 days could impact Pennsylvania ([link removed]

"Once Donald Trump takes the oath of office, he’s expected to take action on a barrage of executive orders, with many ([link removed] ([link removed] ([link removed] that Trump’s team has prepared around 100 executive orders for his first day in office."  
Last day to register to vote: Monday, May 5, 2025
Primary Election: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Last day to register to vote for the General Election: Monday, October 20, 2025
Last day to request mail-in ballot: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
General Election: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 


Important Links:
PA Department of State Website ([link removed]
Return Your Ballot ([link removed]
Track Your Ballot ([link removed]
Find Your Polling Place ([link removed]

Voter Hotlines:

Voter Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE
DOS PA Voter Hotline: 1-877-VOTESPA
Spanish/English Hotline: 1-866-VE-Y-VOTA
Asian Languages Hotline: 1-888-API-VOTE
Arabic/English Hotline: 1-844-YALLA-US
Our Contact Information
New Pennsylvania Project
P.O. Box 443
West Chester, PA 19381

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