Monthly Archives: October 2008

PG Endorses Lee

Today the Post-Gazette came out in support of Ayanna Lee, Democratic candidate for the 44th District of the PA House. This is a change for the PG, having supported Republican candidate Mark Mustio in the last two elections. Central to its decision, the editorial states: Ms. Lee puts people first in her agenda. She is…

Go Dems! An Evening of Fundraisers

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 seems to be a popular date for some last-minute Democratic fundraising. That evening there are (at least) three fundraising events for Democratic candidates in the Downtown area. See the information below. Please stop by or donate to (at least) one. — – — – — – — – — – —…

Reminder! P2 Happy Hour for Obama: All Politics is Local

Join the Progress Pittsburgh PAC for a happy hour (or two) tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21st in support of the Obama campaign. In October, P2 = Pittsburgh + Presidential. We will again be raising funds to support P2pac because all politics is local and we’re gearing up for important elections in 2009. P2PAC is a political…

Clippings from October 14th – October 17th

Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. Get involved with GLUE – How to Get GLUEy Today – GLUE – IS – PEOPLE! In less than three weeks, we will have elected a new president, and many of you will have new-found free time to devote to, let's just…

Mini-Me

A certain local councilwoman was seen toting a miniature replica of herself at the Afro-American Heritage Day Parade this weekend.

Clippings from October 13th – October 14th

Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. The Energy from Biomass and Waste Conference starts today in Pittsburgh – only $20 to attend – "energy from biomass and waste" can make a significant contribution to oil-independence and climate protection with clean power, heat, and vehicle fuels. The technology opens…

14th Ward Debate Party

Image via WikipediaP208 – Click here to see other events around the 2008 Elections in Western PA. Know of an election event in town? Please leave the a comment with the event details here. Click here to see the Progress Pittsburgh Calendar. 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club Debate Party! Please join the 14th Ward Independent…

Tell Onorato to Verify Voting Maching Software

From the PaHotsheet.com… Make sure every cote is counted correctly!  Write a letter to the editor urging County Executive Dan Onorato to have voting machine software verified ASAP!!! Electronic voting machines have been in PA for a few elections now, but the Allegheny County hasn’t certified the authenticity of the software, which can be hacked…

TODAY – Everybody Eat Indian Food

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeP208 – Click here to see other events around the 2008 Elections in Western PA. Know of an election event in town? Please leave the a comment with the event details here. Click here to see the Progress Pittsburgh Calendar. Everybody VOTE, is a nonpartisan collaborative that works to increase…

Clippings from October 9th – October 13th

Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. BarackToberFest…With Soul – October 19, 2008 at the Shadow Lounge – Help put our team over the top while the Steelers top the Bengals. Come pledge a donation, and plan time to make phone calls and work on election day. Yes, the…

P2 Happy Hour for Obama: All Politics is Local

Join the Progress Pittsburgh PAC for a happy hour (or two) on Tuesday, October 21st in support of the Obama campaign. In October, P2 = Pittsburgh + Presidential. We will again be raising funds to support P2pac because all politics is local and we’re gearing up for important elections in 2009. P2PAC is a political…

Thursday Oct. 9 – Obama-Biden Campaign Shows Support for Equal Pay

Image via WikipediaP208 – Click here to see other events around the 2008 Elections in Western PA. Know of an election event in town? Please leave the a comment with the event details here. Click here to see the Progress Pittsburgh Calendar. Lilly Ledbetter will meet with working women to discuss the importance of equal…

Clippings from October 7th – October 8th

Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed. Pittsburgh Green Drinks – October 17, 2008 – October Geothermal Supreme Pittsburgh Green Drinks Event Announcement THIS MONTH: Friday, October 17th Bossa Nova from 5:00pm to 9:00pm Hosted by Darwin Burtner, President Western Pennsylvania Geothermal Hearings begin for 2 in Bonusgate case…

You Have the Right to Vote – What 2004 Election Protection looked like in Pittsburgh, PA

With the presidential election just under 30 days away and the voter registration deadline behind us – it is now 100% focus on election day. Here is a video that looks at some of the Election Protection efforts and challenges in Pittsburgh in 2004. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqSkzJ9eV2k[/youtube] For more information about voting and voting rights in PA……

Upcoming Steel-City Stonewall Democrats Events

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeP208 – Click here to see other events around the 2008 Elections in Western PA. Know of an election event in town? Please leave the a comment with the event details here. Click here to see the Progress Pittsburgh Calendar. Here are some the Steel-City Stonewall Dems upcoming events… Meet…

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