Archive for October, 2009

With three days to go, these are the reports that we have been hearing from the mayoral campaigns: Dok Harris: Robocall from Franco Rally in Homewood Trick-or-treating in Squirrel Hill Kevin Acklin: Live calls from candidate and volunteers Carrick Halloween parade Canvassers seen in neighborhoods throughout the city Luke Ravenstahl: Weekend off? What campaign activity are you seeing this weekend?
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RT @pittnews: Where’s Luke? Harris hits Ravenstahl hard in new TV ad – http://fwix.com/article/39_2607f3b3a9 # RT @JenEngland: Is it negative to ask why the Mayor doesn’t attend community meetings or go into the neighborhoods? http://bit.ly/278T82 # RT @pittnews: More local takes on Verbanac/Ravenstahl – http://fwix.com/article/39_fbebf3e932 # RT @bobmayo: Entire mayoral debate video now online. See blog note:...
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Here is an update from the Pittsburgh Film Office about the PA Film Tax Credit Program – looks like this survived the budget process.  This was included in a recent email from the Pittsburgh Women in Film and Media. Dear Supporters of the Film Industry in SWPA: Thank you for all of your hard work and...
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I just saw a tweet from Kevin Acklin that I found so hard to believe that I immediately went to the Post-Gazette to verify.  It’s not about corruption in the mayor’s office.*
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RT @Harrisforpgh: More support for Dok! http://bit.ly/UENtp # RT @FunkyDung: @Rauterkus They don’t matter to me because I’d vote for a sock puppet over Ravenstahl. # Follow the Health Care Money to Congress http://post.ly/8ilx # Sister Shout – Pittsburgh’s Newest Podcast – Upcoming Episodes http://post.ly/8lWd # HealthCare 4 All PA Opens Office on Murray Ave,...
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You are cordially invited to attend an evening with… Court of Common Pleas Judge Candidate Arnie Klein  Tuesday, October 27, 2009 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. IBEW Local # 5 5 Hot Metal Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203Hors d’oeuvres and drinks $50 Donation Requested, Payable to Klein for Judge  For questions or to R.S.V.P., please call Raeann or Theresa at (412) 391-8713.  ...
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The following is from this week's Democracy Rising email blast.  Some interesting information about WAMs and some link's to Sen. Daylin Leach's Blog.  What can we do to get this WAM issue under control? ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ WAMs: Guilty as Charged We are indebted (if you'll excuse the expression) to Sen. Daylin Leach, D-Montgomery) for proving that WAMs are unconstitutional....
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“After three years as mayor, he has yet to articulate a vision for the future.” “He does not have a reputation for working with the state legislative delegation.” “He needs to put some distance between himself and the party machine, to generate independent thinking for Pittsburgh’s growth and progress.” “ethical lapses after taking office upon the death...
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An investigation by KDKA turned up information suggesting that Dok Harris may be ineligible to be mayor.  The home rule charter lays out the requirements for taking office as mayor: The mayor shall have been a resident of the City for at least three years immediately preceding election Harris held a press conference today, where he...
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Pennsylvanians United for Single Payer Healthcare and Healthcare4AllPA invites you to a Grand opening of their 2101 Murray Ave office. The event is from 4 to 9 pm Oct 17, 2009. Rally for Single Payer Healthcare: The Economic Solution: PA 2009 United States 2010 100 N. State St Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Tuesday, October 20, 2009,...
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Sister Shout is Pgh’s newest lesbian and queer women’s broadcast/podcast. Follow Sister Shout on Twitter http://twitter.com/SistershOUTshow or @sistershoutshow Upcoming shows: Sister Shout http://sistershout.outonline.com October 18 – Mitchell Lieb, Pittsburgh Lesbian & Gay Film Society – The 2009 Film Festival October 25 – Eli Kuti, Pittsburgh Dyke March November 1 – Maria Lupinacci, 2 Political Junkies Blog...
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As health care reform is debated in Congress, I thought you would be interested in some of MAPLight.org's recent reports on the river of money flowing into the Capitol. Senators who signed a letter supporting the public option received half as much money from health insurance firms as those who didn't sign:MAPLight.org's report - Washington Independent's news story Senators on...
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Power Shift PA Conference – Oct. 23-25, 2009 http://post.ly/7lP3 # RT @PAPolHack: “…I will note that the Acklin Campaign will use any occasion to take a swipe at Dok…says 2politicaljunkies # RT @CutAndRun: @JanePitt wanted to make sure you heard that the crowd at Mellon Arena tonight booed when they played a clip Ravenstahl....
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Side Yard Project – Next meeting Oct 14th at 7pm The Union Project received a Community Design Center of Pittsburgh grant for its Side Yard Improvement Project! The goal of the project is to transform what is currently a hard-to-use, disconnected and unattractive side yard and transform it into unique community green space that...
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Power Shift Pennsylvania is our state’s first large-scale youth summit focused on climate change and environmental justice. Organized by the Keystone Environmental Youth (KEY) Coalition and partner organizations of the Energy Action Coalition, this conference will inspire youth leaders to step up and unite for clean, just solutions in Pennsylvania. Please register yourself now! ...
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