Hi John , Welcome to the latest New Pennsylvania Project newsletter! Our weekly newsletter has all the news you can use and more! |
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In Case You Missed It: Episode 7 of Slingshot The Podcast Has Dropped |
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| When you hear “the court system,” what comes to mind?
Prison. Punishment. Injustice.
But not every courtroom is a weapon.
Some are shields.
We dive into what most people don’t know about PA's court system and how appellate courts have protected our rights, even when politicians failed us.
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Don't Miss Out: Episode 8 of Slingshot The Podcast drops next Thursday at 12PM ET
Watch it on YouTube, or listen wherever you get your podcasts (Apple, Spotify, etc.) |
Good Trouble Lives On: The History of Voter Suppression in America: What's Next?
Wednesday, JULY 16 at 7:00 pm | Virtual Event | RSVP
In celebration of the legacy of John Lewis, Kadida Kenner, founding CEO of the New Pennsylvania Project, will cover the history of voter suppression in the United States and what we can do to combat it. Join the celebration and join to learn about the history of voter suppression and exploring ways to take action - including registering voters for our Supreme Court Retention races. |
Gavel In: State Courts and the Fight for Fair Democracy
Wed, July 23, 2025, 3:00pm | Virtual Event via StreamYard + YouTube | RSVP
A virtual discussion featuring Eric Holder, 82nd Attorney General of the U.S; Sophia Lin Lakin Director of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project; Kadida Kenner, founding CEO of NPP.
The discussion will be moderated by AFJ Action President Rachel Rossi. |
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From @newpennsylvania
A win for Wisconsin!
In a 4-3 ruling, the Wisconsin Supreme Court's four liberal justices voted to invalidate the 1849 abortion ban.
This means abortion is legal in Wisconsin, with some restrictions, and is not subject to the near-total ban that some had previously interpreted from the older law.
Read more |
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The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to the Pennsylvania Department of State.
The DOJ is asking the state for a wide range of information related to the state’s compliance with the 2002 Help America Vote Act.
On its face, it’s not as aggressive as other letters the DOJ has sent out in recent weeks, some of which have mentioned specific allegations of non-compliance with election law and threatened lawsuits. The letter is the latest in a series of requests the Civil Rights Division has sent to states involving their compliance with federal voting statutes. Read here to find out more! |
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| NPP held a Why Courts Matter lunch & learn for Climate Action PA organizers in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 10!
The PA Supreme Court has addressed important environmental issues in the past, emphasizing the Commonwealth's duty to protect natural resources. #CourtsMatter |
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Everything we do, from hosting town halls and producing podcasts to knocking on doors, we continue to expand Pennsylvania's electorate. By engaging Pennsylvanians to be civically involved and encouraging them to turn out to vote twice a year, none of it would be possible without you. |
10 Outrageous Things You May Not Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Congressional Republicans’ radical budget and tax bill includes several less-known provisions that will increase costs, fuel the Trump administration’s overreach, and waste taxpayer dollars.
As Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill has just become law, Republicans have concluded their major legislative business for this Congress. From here, the attention of elected officials — and the country — will turn more and more to the midterm elections.
Among those who may be considering how their vote on this bill may impact their midterm election is U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who voted against the BBB. Fitzpatrick’s does not have a 'safe' seat. He’s one of just three Republican members in the 119th Congress who serves a district former Vice President Kamala Harris won in 2024.
Gov. Shapiro signed eight bills into law this week covering everything from derelict boats to AI deepfakes, firefighter certification tests, and naloxone distribution by EMTs. Shapiro signed the bill that would lift Pennsylvania's near-total ban on Sunday hunting.
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Thank you for staying informed and engaged! |
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