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Every single House Republican from Pennsylvania voted for the SAVE Act, which would federalize PA’s elections and require you to submit your birth certificate or passport to have the right to vote.

Not happy with them? Let them know.
Blue graphic with images of PA’s GOP Congressional delegation with text that reads “Every Pennsylvania Republican voted for the SAVE Act. Selling out your right to vote. Not happy? Contact our delegation: Fitzpatrick: 202-225-4276 Mackenzie: 202-225-6411 Bresnahan: 202-225-5546 Meuser: 202- 225-6511 Perry: 202-225-5836 Smucker: 202-225-2411 Joyce: 202-225-2431 Reschenthaler: 202-225-2065 Thompson: 202- 225-5121 Kelly: 202-225-5406”
February 12, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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It’s been TWO decades since Pennsylvania got a minimum wage increase thanks to the Republican controlled Senate.

Feel old yet?
February 12, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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The SAVE Act would make voting harder than ever.

From making Pennsylvanian women jump through extra hoops to cutting registration services, the SAVE Act is voter suppression plain and simple.
ALT Text: Blue graphic with an image of an X over a woman voting and text that reads “The SAVE Act requires Pennsylvanians to show a passport or birth certificate every time to register to vote.” Blue graphic with an image of an X over a mailbox, laptop, and voter drive and text that reads “Reality: it would cut the majority of Pennsylvania citizens from convenient, secure registration methods.” Blue graphic with an image of an X over a passport and text that reads “Reality: 54% of Pennsylvania citizens don’t have a valid passport. That’s 6.7M.” Blue graphic with an image of an X over a woman voting and text that reads “Reality: 2.9M women do not have a birth certificate that matches their current legal name.”
February 11, 2026 at 8:21 PM
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🌹Roses are red,
🪻violets are blue,
🧑‍💼become a poll worker,
Your county needs you! 💕

Complete the poll worker interest form at dos.pa.gov/getinvolved.

February 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Jessica Platt, a union nurse in Pittsburgh, reminds us all that the best way we can help from home is to remind our representatives that they have the power to be the voice of the people.
February 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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TLDR: Republicans are again pushing for legislation that requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to vote, impacting 21.3M Americans voters.


Full story here: https://loom.ly/fA3jSWE
February 11, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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TLDR: Another government shutdown looms as Republicans in Congress fight to continue funding Trump’s ICE crackdowns.

Full story: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5728336-dhs-shutdown-funding-deadline/
Image of Speaker Mike Johnson with text at the bottom that reads “Government shutdown grows more likely as Republicans try to keep funding ICE crackdowns.”
February 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Republicans gutted our healthcare so they could TRIPLE the ICE budget.

And every single Republican in Pennsylvania voted for it.
Yellow graphic with text that reads “Republicans cut healthcare by $900 billion so they could triple ice’s budget.” Yellow graphic with images of PA’s GOP Congressional delegation with text that reads “Not happy? Contact our delegation: Fitzpatrick: 202-225-4276 Mackenzie: 202-225-6411 Bresnahan: 202-225-5546 Meuser: 202- 225-6511 Perry: 202-225-5836 Smucker: 202-225-2411 Joyce: 202-225-2431 Reschenthaler: 202-225-2065 Thompson: 202- 225-5121 Kelly: 202-225-5406” Yellow graphic with text that reads "Resources: Legal Screening Clinics by CASA San Jose PHG Provides expert guidance with immigration attorneys 9-5pm. 412-343-3111; I.C.E. Emergency Hotline by South Asian Americans Leading Together Support with I.C.E. raids or if someone has been taken by ICE and you need information on available resources. 202-335-1183; Rapid Response Hotline by Frontline Dignity Helps provide information on how to respond lawfully to federal immigration enforcement.”
February 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Pennsylvania has been on the defensive since the Trump Administration took office.
February 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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ICYMI: Here are a few feel-good stories you might have missed in Pennsylvania this week!
ALT Text: Pink and yellow graphic with text that reads “3 good things you missed this week in PA” Image of Philly Councilmember Kendra Brooks with text at the bottom that reads "philadelphia city councilmember kendra brooks proposes bill to ban ICE from wearing masks, conducting raids on city property” Image of a teacher with text at the bottom that reads "Pittsburgh's public schools create new teacher apprenticeship program” Image of a crowd protesting with text at the bottom that reads "pennsylvanians across the state turn out for nationwide alex pretti vigil”
February 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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TLDR: Lawmakers in Pennsylvania are fighting to protect our elections from the Trump Administration’s overreaches with new legislation that keeps our voters safe.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Pennsylvania’s special elections on February 24 will determine who controls the State House of Representatives.

Get ready to make your voice heard at vote.pa/check.
Blue graphic with an image of PA Capitol and text that reads “Pennsylvania’s special elections will determine the balance of power in Harrisburg.” Blue graphic with an image of the partisan makeup of the PA House and text that reads “Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives- the seats for HD22 and HD42 will be decided on February 24!”
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Rep. Chris Deluzio (PA-17) is pressing ICE officials for answers after they arrested an Oakmont man in front of his daughter last week. Borough officials are also holding the federal agency accountable.

Read more: https://loom.ly/lo2Yn2s
February 5, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Republicans have led the state senate for more than three decades.

That’s three decades of holding up progress in Pennsylvania.
February 5, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Pennsylvania’s Republican-led State Senate has always been the odd one out.

They’ve been saying “NO” to anything that would help working Pennsylvanians for decades.
ALT Text: 3 headed dragon meme with the first labeled “Governor Shapiro,” the second labeled “Dem-led state house” and the third labeled “GOP-led state senate” with text under the first and second that reads “Raise minimum wage, common sense gun laws, equal school funding, expand voting access” and text under the third that reads “NO”
February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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TLDR: ICE plans to turn a newly purchased warehouse in Berks County into an immigration detention center as they target and detain mostly workers and families, instead of violent criminals.

Full story: www.spotlightpa.org/berks/2026/0...
Image of a warehouse in Berks County with text at the bottom that reads “ICE buys warehouse in Berks County as it plans to expand immigration detention centers.”
February 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Know any of these?

You should check your registration status for the February 24 special election: vote.pa/check.
Blue graphic with an image of Dorney Park and text that reads “If you can hear Dorney Park from your house… you should check your status for the special election!” Blue graphic with an image of Pierogies and text that reads “If you call yourself a yinzer… you should check your status for the special election!”
February 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Here’s what Governor Shapiro unveiled today in his #PAbudget proposal for Pennsylvanians!
Blue graphic with images of Josh Shapiro and the PA Capitol and text that reads “Governor Shapiro’s Budget for working Pennsylvanians” Blue graphic with text that reads “Investing over $35 million for childcare recruitment and retention.” Blue graphic with text that reads “Creates a new federal response fund of over $100 million to protect PA from chaos and cuts from the federal government” Blue graphic with text that reads “Continues the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit putting money back in Pennsylvanians’ pockets.”
February 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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Governor Shapiro is prepared to give his budget address today at 11 a.m. Here’s what to watch for: plans to lower costs for working families, like paid family leave, healthcare for all, and lowering energy costs.
Tune in here: https://pcntv.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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ICYMI: Here are a few good stories from across Pennsylvania you might have missed!
Pink and yellow graphic with text that reads “3 good things you missed this month in PA” Image of Senator Pisciottano with text at the bottom that reads “Senator Pisciottano plans to ban dynamic pricing, protecting essentials from exploitation.” Image of Rep. Powell with text at the bottom that reads “Rep Powell proposes bill to guarantee healthcare for all pennsylvanians” Image of Lycoming County with text at the bottom that reads “Lycoming County residents form aid networks for immigrant neighbors”
January 30, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Here in Pennsylvania, our leaders and communities stand with our neighbors.

PA is done with ICE brutality. #ICEOutOfPA
Yellow graphic with a headline from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that reads “Allegheny County introduces bill to end cooperation with ICE as protests continue across Pittsburgh.”
January 29, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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Signing up for the annual mail ballot list puts you on deck to receive your mail ballot for BOTH the primary and general elections when they’re made available later this year!

Sign up at vote.pa/mail and join the list.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Pennsylvania Republicans have controlled the State Senate for decades, and not once have they stood with working Pennsylvanians.
Winnie the pooh meme of fancy dressed Pooh next to a headline that reads “PA House Democrats advance a package of bills to toughen gun laws” and poorly dressed Pooh next to text that reads “Blocked by the Republican Senate.” Oppenheimer meme of smiling Oppenheimer next to a headline that reads “PA House Democrats advance mass transit funding” and frowning Oppenheimer next to text that reads “Blocked by the Republican Senate.” Kombucha girl meme of smiling girl below a headline that reads “PA House Democrats passes bill to raise minimum wage” and frowning girl below text that reads “Blocked by the Republican Senate.”
January 28, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Pennsylvanians are showing up for our neighbors.

Here are the events happening throughout Pennsylvania these next few weeks: https://www.mobilize.us/map/?country=US&end_date=2026-03-01T04%3A59%3A59.999Z&q=ice&start_date=2026-01-27T05%3A00%3A00.000Z&state=PA&zoom=6
Yellow graphic with a map of ICE rallies across PA with text that reads “ICE out of PA rallies- Here’s where Pennsylvanians are rallying against ICE. Show up and speak out!” Yellow graphic with text that reads "Resources: Legal Screening Clinics by CASA San Jose PHG Provides expert guidance with immigration attorneys 9-5pm. 412-343-3111; I.C.E. Emergency Hotline by South Asian Americans Leading Together Support with I.C.E. raids or if someone has been taken by ICE and you need information on available resources. 202-335-1183; Immigration Emergency Hotline by HIAS PA Helps provide asylum and information about immigrant rights. Call Wed. 9:30 a.m - 12 p.m, Thurs. 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 833-344-2772”
January 27, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Live here in Lehigh or Allegheny County? You have a special election just next month!

Register to vote at vote.pa/register!
Pink graphic with an image of PA and map pins on Lehigh and Allegheny county and text that reads “PA Special elections. Live here? Get ready to vote February 24.” Graphic with an image of the PA Capitol and a map of Lehigh County with text that reads “Live here in Lehigh County? Special election is on Tuesday February 24. February 9 is the registration deadline and February 17 is the mail ballot deadline.” Graphic with an image of the PA Capitol and a map of Allegheny County with text that reads “Live here in Allegheny County? Special election is on Tuesday February 24. February 9 is the registration deadline and February 17 is the mail ballot deadline.”
January 27, 2026 at 2:40 PM