PNN Newsletter: Time to Canvass, Good Trouble Phone Banks, Budget Testimony, More
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PNN’s mission is to engage, educate and empower our neighbors to make our City a better place to live. Here’s what’s coming up in each of these areas:
Engage: Get Ready to Canvass, Join Our Call Squad
Educate: Testify on Budget at City Hall, Word Scramble
Empower: "Stand Up" Mass Meeting
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Get Ready to Canvass!
Saturday, May 10th, 10AM, 6945 Germantown Ave (Lovett Library)
We have recently made our Endorsements & Recommendations. Now we plan to canvass in support of those candidates - District Attorney, City Controller, Judges - and ballot measures.
We believe that, in the face of 24/7 media noise, neighbors can be a trusted source of information. They share the same physical location, face many of the same issues and concerns, and hold many of the same values.
We will be conducting our usual Buddy Canvasses, and we will also be offering an opportunity to canvass your own neighborhood. Our first canvass will kick off this Saturday, May 10th from Lovett Library. We will have additional canvasses on May 17th at Vernon Park and May 18th at Lovett.
We will cut the turf for you and provide you with door hangers, and a brief training on what you'll be saying at the doors of your neighbors.
Note: Judicial Candidate Mike Huff was removed as a candidate by the PA Supreme Court.
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"Good Trouble" Phone Banks for Medicaid & SNAP
May 20th and May 22nd, Locations Upon RSVP
We had another great phone bank on Wednesday to pressure freshman Congressman Rob Bresnahan to protect Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And it's working!
Trump cuts to Medicaid and SNAP would be devastating to many in the Keystone State, where 3 million people are enrolled in Medicaid (23% of pop.) and another 2 million in SNAP (15.4%). That's 64% of people living in nursing homes, 39% of children; 47% of adults with disabilities.
This is unconscionable.
So, help us make "Good Trouble" Phone Calls to keep the pressure on Bresnahan to break ranks with the Trump regime and shut down MAGAs relentless assault on our nation.
We use an auto-dialer that lets us pass constituents directly to the MOC. It's easy to use and we give you personal instructions. If you would like to become part of our "Good Trouble" Call Squad, let us know by clicking below.
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Save the Date: "Stand Up" Mass Meeting
Tuesday, May 27th, 6PM, 56th Street & Girard Ave.
Following on the success of our first "Stand Up" Mass Meeting in April, the Coalition to Defend Democracy will be conducting our next Mass Meeting at Vine Memorial Baptists Church in West Philly. Join us as we share knowledge, make plans and to build collective power across this city to stand up to the bullies and bigots who dominate our political scene.
More details as coming. Add your name so we can keep you in the loop on our plan.
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Budget Public Testimony
Tuesday, May 13th & Wednesday, May 14th, City Council Chambers
The Alliance for a Just Philadelphia is going on the record at the budget public testimony on May 13th and 14th! The Alliance, of which PNN is a full member, is demanding a People’s Budget that works for ALL Philadelphians.
We will reject the austerity measures being proposed in this budget and demand that instead we invest in safe healthy homes, worker protections, public spaces, mental health care, immigrant support programs, and schools.
If you would like to take part in the public testimony (scheduled for 10am-12:30pm and 1:30-4pm on May 13th and 14th in Council Chambers, Rm 400) then let us know by clicking the link below.
How to Register to Testify: Budget hearings will be held in person at Philadelphia City Council Chambers, Room 400 (Fourth Floor), City Hall. Speakers interested in making public testimony should call 215-686-3407 or email Budget.Hearings@phila.gov by 3 p.m. on the day prior to the public testimony session at which they wish to speak and submit the following information:
Full Name
Telephone Number
Identify the Bill Number - 250196
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Word Scramble
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Hint: A charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office.
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This Week in History:
May 13, 1985 – MOVE Raid. Philadelphia Police evacuated Osage Ave. in preparation for a raid against MOVE HQ that ended up burning down the entire block and leaving 11 people dead
May, 15, 1970 – Jackson State Killings. Eleven days after the Kent State shootings, police opened fire on a group of students protesting the Viet Nam war on campus dormitory, killing two students and injuring twelve.
Thanks for your activism!
Tim Brown, Organizing Director
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