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John, did you catch NPP board member Leader Joanna McClinton on CNN State of the Union speaking facts about the ongoing work to defend democracy and reproductive rights? Much like her recent viral video, it's a whole Friday mood. Watch here.

 

 

Speaking of the weekend, here's our pick for #TweetoftheWeek:

The African Market Place takes place on July 30th from 10am - 2pm in West Chester (@BWCCAction)

 

We’ve registered close to 12,000 Pennsylvanians to vote so far this year

Here’s how you can join #TeamNPP and help us to register 25,000 more new voters by November:

Work with us! We’re hiring Community Engagement Associates (full-time) all across the Commonwealth in Monroe, Northampton, Montgomery and Bucks Counties and Capital region / $35K-$40K/year. Visit our careers website for more job opportunities.

 

Or you can volunteer with us Every Saturday:

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Quick Headlines Before You Head Into The Weekend:

 

A Constitutional Crisis Is Brewing in Pennsylvania More than a month after the most recent primary election was settled, three counties are still refusing to certify accurate results. These counties offer an unfortunate preview of what to expect in the future. (via Democracy Docket)

 

Bucks County Board of Elections receives envelope with 'suspicious substance An expletive-laden letter, filled with a suspicious substance, was sent to the Bucks County Board of Elections Monday. (via Courier Times)

 

The Supreme Court must reject the inde­pend­ent state legis­lature “theory” The so-called inde­pend­ent state legis­lature “theory” is a radical and base­less doctrine pushed by fringe lawyers and lawmakers – but the Supreme Court has decided it will hear the case this fall. (via Brennan Center)

 

PA One of At Least 7 States That Could Restrict Abortion Rights via Constitutional Amendment When Pennsylvanians woke up last week to the news that they could soon be voting on whether the state should declare there is no right to an abortion here, they weren’t the only ones. (via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

 

Out of Abortion Issue’s Shadow, Election-Related Amendments Could Bring Big Changes While the GOP-backed constitutional amendment on abortion drew national attention recently, Republicans in the state Legislature also pushed through several election-related amendments that could go to a statewide vote next year. (via PennLive)

 

Election Day Is Almost Here 

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for these important General Election dates. 

 

Upcoming Events

 

  • Pittsburgh: We’re one month away from Netroots Nation happening from August 18-20. Our CEO Kadida Kenner is joining the annual gathering as a panelist, so if you’re going to #NN22, don’t forget to tweet us!

 

  • New York City: Red2Blue is hosting a pop-up backyard fundraiser on Tuesday, July 26 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Get the details.
 

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