Become an Election Captain; "Dismantling Detention" Teach-in; Write Postcards to Win Back PA Senate: Unity Day & Car Show

Become an Election Captain & Knock Your Block!

Turnout for this fall's Midterm Election in Philly is crucial to winning our state offices, and for sending a message to Trump's goons that we will not be intimidated. That's why PNN is working with our friends at Working Families Party to reconstitute our Election Captains program, and you're invited!

The Election Captain Program is a paid program (you can donate the money back, if you choose) that will engage voters on your block - roughly 60 doors - with three passes:

• In Pass One, everyone will be divided into two groups - Reliable Voters who we'll make an organizing ask; and Unreliable Voters with whom we'll have a persuasion conversation.

• In Pass Two, you will ask voters to sign a Commitment Card demanding that our elected officials Tax the Rich.  

• In Pass Three, you will target voters to Make a Plan to Vote.

On Election Day, you'll spend the morning (7AM-10AM) at your polling place handing our sample ballots; in the afternoon, you'll reach out via text or call to those voters who did not yet cast their vote as a final reminder.

Training: First, we need to get you prepared. You will take part in an in-person training (we'll give you some times that work for you), and receive your materials. Click below to let us know that you are interested in becoming an Election Captain and we will be in touch with details!

Election Captain

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Write Postcards to Win Back the State Senate

Tuesday, September 1st, 1PM-3PM, Allens Lane Train Station

We had a great turnout for our Postcards to Win the State Senate this past Tuesday. Join us again this week on the grounds of the Allens Lane Train Station located at 7200 Cresheim Road starting at 1PM.

We'll be targeting vulnerable incumbents who have voted time and again against helping Philly - things like refusing to raise the minimum wage, tying the hands of our District Attorney, or refusing to provide sufficient funding to our public schools.

Here is an opportunity to stretch our influence beyond the City's boundaries to positively influence races elsewhere in Pennsylvania. Join us as we get into some "Good Trouble" by writing postcards to win back our state senate.  

If you would like to be part of our postcard-writing team, click below to sign up. If you can't make it to today's postcard event, but want to join us another time, please use the link below to sign up.

I'll Write Postcards

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"Dismantling Detention" Teach-In

Thursday, September 10th, 6PM-8:30PM, 6511 Lincoln Drive

With the threat of ICE violating our rights even further with detention facilities that you would expect to find in a war-torn rogue nation, it is important to understand what they are doing and what we can do to protect ourselves. That is why PNN has joined with our allies in NW Philly to sponsor "Dismantling Detention", a 2 1/2 hour teach-in that will discuss the harsh realities of detention, share some wins, and strategize community actions that will help to dismantle this prison-for-profit system. Be ready for panel discussions, breakouts of a variety of topics, and action steps.

Teach-In

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Overdose Awareness & Remembrance Vigil

Sunday, September 13th, 6PM-9PM, 440 Parker Avenue

Join friends and relatives in remembrance of loved ones lost to addiction and to celebrate their lives at Kelly Park in Roxborough. There will be guest speakers, Narcan distribution and training, and a resource table and support for those looking for a new path.

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Unity Day & Car Show

Saturday, September 5th, 10AM-4PM, 550 North Broad Street

Join neighbors for the annual Unity Day & Car Show hosted by the 35th District Police. This is a family event with food and refreshments, music and entertainment, including a showing of classic and custom cars. There will also be free community resources.

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Word Scramble

RETSA SIISDCE

Clue: Legal principle that ensures that the law remains predictable, consistent, and fair over time. (TWO WORDS)

Last Week's Word: OLIGARCHY (A form of government where power is held by a small, elite group of people.)

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This Week in History

Aug 30, 1967 – Marshall a Supreme. On this day, having argued 32 cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Thurgood Marshall became the first African-American to serve on our nation's highest court.

Sep 1, 1998 – Airbags Required. Despite cries of "federal intrusion", the Intermodal Transportation Efficiency Act went into effect, requiring that air bags be a standard feature on all new cars. The requirement saves an estimated 10,000 live annually.

Sep 3, 1838 – Douglass Escapes Slavery. Abolitionist, journalist, author, and human rights advocate Frederick Douglass made his escape from enslavement to freedom – in Philadelphia.

Thanks for your activism!

Tim Brown, Organizing Director

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