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Not On Our Dime
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A Pittsburgh referendum campaign to get divestment from Genocide and Apartheid on the ballot.

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Stay tuned for our plans for gatherings and next steps.

So much love and admiration to all of you who have made this campaign something truly amazing. We have so much to build on.
Thank you. Thank you for your solidarity in this push for direct democracy. We hope this will have a ripple effect on other communities doing something similar. And we hope that you, like us, have truly felt the power we have when we work collectively. With so much care, Not on our dime
March 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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We did something truly amazing With petitions circulated by hundreds of volunteers, and after talking to tens of thousands of neighbors, it’s clear that this city wants to divest from genocide. We have become part of the inspiring mass movements in this moment committing to stand with Palestinians and against the war machine and we have so much to build on.
March 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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This is hard. From all of the support we’ve had these past several months, we know that this will come as a big blow to so many people who poured their hearts and effort into this referendum making the ballot. We’re up against a system that is designed to make this practically impossible, especially with such aggressive legal challenges.
March 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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We are so sorry if you were not able to attend. We know this sort of decision should be discussed and decided in a wider collective forum, but the system is not designed for democratic movements. If you have questions or just want to talk about this, please do not hesitate to reach out.
March 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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How this happened Details of the case came to light last night indicating we were going to fall short on legally valid signatures, requiring the campaign to make a decision quickly. Steering Committee members who were available met and made the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw. Shortly after, we shared and discussed with the folks who could attend our campaign call
March 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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What we know: We needed 12,459 valid signatures to appear on the May ballot. We submitted more than 21,400 signatures.More than 12,459 voters registered in the City of Pittsburgh signed the petition. However, legal technicalities made many of those signatures invalid and there was no way around it.
March 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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We collected more than the required number of signatures from registered Pittsburgh voters, but due to court challenges and legal technicalities many of them cannot be counted. Despite all our work, Not on Our Dime will not be on the ballot on May 20.

This is tough news.
We have some very unfortunate news: The referendum will not be on the ballot in May
March 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Shir Hever will be in Pittsburgh tonight and tomorrow to put some tools in front of local organizers for working toward a military arms embargo.

Hope to see yinz there!
Flyer for an event titled "Building the Military Arms Embargo" with speaker Dr. Shir Hever. Includes event details, date, time, location, and bio of the speaker. Hosted by Pittsburgh BDS Coalition. PITTSBURGH BDS COALITION PRESENTS: BUILDING THE MILITARY ARMS EMBARGO SUCCESSES FROM EUROPE, ASIA-PACIFIC, LATIN AMERICA AND AFRICA, STRATEGIC DIRECT ACTION, HOW TO PROCEED FROM RESEARCH TO DECISIVE ACTION, INTERNATIONAL LAW AND THE OBLIGATION OF THIRD STATES TO IMPOSE AN ARMS EMBARGO. FEATURED SPEAKER: DR. SHIR HEVER BDS MOVEMENT, MILITARY ARMS EMBARGO COORDINATOR BIO DR. SHIR HEVER IS THE MILITARY EMBARGO COORDINATOR OF THE BDS MOVEMENT. HE LIVES IN GERMANY, AND IS A MEMBER OF THE JEWISH VOICE FOR A JUST PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND DIRECTING MANAGER OF THE ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE BETWEEN ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS. HIS MOST RECENT BOOK IS "THE PRIVATIZATION OF ISRAELI SECURITY" (PLUTO PRESS, 2017). PART 1: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 6:30 PM FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH, 605 MOREWOOD AVE, 15213 (ENTER ON ELLSWORTH AVE SIDE) PART 2: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 6:30 PM, GLITTERBOX THEATER 210 W 8TH ST, HOMESTEAD PA 15120
February 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Have signatures you still need to turn in?

Need to sign the petition?

2 FINAL CHANCES:

Tues, 1PM-3PM @ De Fer Coffee & Tea
2002 Smallman Street

Absolute final turn in chance!
Meet us to turn in your signatures with Elections Division with us!
Tues, 3:30PM-3:45PM
336 Fourth Ave
not on our dime logo Have signatures you still need to turn in? Need to sign the petition? TWO FINAL CHANCES TO GET THEM IN: Tuesday, 1PM-3PM @ De Fer Coffee & Tea Strip District - 2002 Smallman Street - Absolute final turn in chance! Meet us to turn in your signatures with Elections Division with us! Tuesday, 3:30PM-3:45PM Downtown - 336 Fourth Ave We’re putting divestment from genocide on the ballot in Pittsburgh. Every additional signature will make it even harder for those who support funding genocide to knock us off the ballot with the ridiculous arguments they’ll try to prevent Pittsburgh from voting on it.
February 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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It’s the FINAL WEEKEND to sign and turn in petitions! They are due by TOMORRO!

We will be waiting to receive petitions at Bantha Tea Bar on Saturday, Feb 15 from 11am to 3pm.

We will also be at Trace Brewing in Bloomfield on Sunday, Feb 16 from 5pm-8pm.
February 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Every day we go out canvassing we meet new people who enthusiastically support our cause, and here is one of them! Don Kirk is right— we don’t want our tax dollars paying for bombs that are then dropped on children!

#notonourdimepgh #freepalestine #pittsburgh
February 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Last summer during the first attempt at this campaign we managed to collect 8,000 signatures in the final week. We can totally beat that this time but only with your help!

Sign up for a canvassing shift this week or weekend and help Pittsburgh make history!
February 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Please turn in your signatures! They are due in 6 days, on February 16th.

You can even email us at info@notonourdimepgh.com and we will help you make a plan to turn in signatures.

Have you made a plan to turn in your signatures?
February 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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We’re at Bottlerocket Social Hall until 2am tonight! Come sign the petition and dance with us!
February 8, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Don’t forget our fundraiser dance party on Friday night, it’s gonna be a blast!!

If you complete a canvassing shift this week YOU GET IN FOR FREE! (That’s you saving $20 at least!)

We hear the drink special is going to be delicious and the DJs will be FIRE!
February 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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This Friday late night!

Find us at: Jack's• 1117 E Carson St,

From: 10:00 PM - 1 AM

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February 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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This Friday night!

Find us at: Cobra• 4305 Main St. in Bloomfield

From: 9:00 PM - Midnight

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February 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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This Friday!

Find us at: Thunderbird Cafe• 4053 Butler St

From: 8:00 - 11 PM

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February 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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This Friday!

Find us at: Bantha Tea Bar• 5002 Penn Ave

From: 4:30 - 11 PM

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February 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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On Friday, find us at Friendship Aldi• 5631 Baum Blvd, from 2 - 5:00 !

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February 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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On Friday, find us at Katz Plaza• 685 Penn Ave, downtown from 8 AM til 11 AM!

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February 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Today, find us at the North Side T Station, for a short shift from 6:00 to 7:30!

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February 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Today, find us at Redhawk Coffee, 120 Meyran Ave in Oakland from 12 to 3!

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February 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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t’s your LAST CHANCE to earn free entry to our Bottlerocket dance fundraiser on Friday, all you have to do is complete a canvassing shift sometime this week!

This is our second to last week petitioning! Every little bit helps, so get out there, meet some new friends and get some signatures!
February 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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This Wednesday, February 5th, join us at Stage AE, outside of the North Side T station at 6:00 PM

We will start with getting our materials from our canvass leads, and then have a brief training before talking to our neighbors about our petition!

Sign up here: actionnetwork.org/events/stage...
February 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM