Image via CrunchBaseJust 1 day left to register to vote in the great state of Pennsylvania to vote for the Presidential election in November, 2008.
If you are on Facebook there is an easy easy to make sure your friends are registered to vote. The Everybody Vote Facebook application! http://apps.facebook.com/everybodyvote/
Everybody VOTE is a non-partisan...
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Drinking Liberally is a great organization that exists across the nation. A happy hour that is open for anyone that wants to get together and talk politics. Mostly from the liberal point of view. Drinking Liberally started in NYC during the 2004 elections and has spread across the US.
Pittsburgh has had a Drinking Liberally...
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Chris Ivey, a Pittsburgh based filmmaker who works on films all over the world has been working on a second installment to the documentary East Of Liberty.
Chapter 2 is titled the Fear of Us. I have had the opportunity to watch many pieces of this documentary over the past 2 years. This is...
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I wanted to post the information about this leadership training because I know lots of young leaders in this city that would benefit from these trainings and often announcements about trainings and workshops get sent to the same groups of people. This announcement is from the PUMP newsletter. I hope you will share this...
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Sierra Club 101: An Introduction to Exploring,
Enjoying, and Protecting our Planet
At this introductory workshop, you’ll:
Learn more about the Sierra Club, what we do, and how we do it.
Meet other members and activists.
Find out about the many ways that you can get involved in protecting our environment.
Share your ideas for how we can build an...
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The presidential election will inevitably use regional identities to determine what values matter most to voters. So where is Pittsburgh?
According to Wikipedia ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwest#Definition):
…parts of the Northeastern states have a Midwestern feel. Western Pennsylvania, which contains the cities of Erie and Pittsburgh, shares culture, history, and identity with...
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If you are thinking of running for office or thinking about thinking running for office, if you want to be a better organizer or work as a campaign manager I highly recommend campaign trainings. Even if you are going to be the candidate it is important that you understand your campaign...
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We are trying out a new calendar feature here on the Progress Pittsburgh blog. We are using a Google calendar to keep track of any events that would be of interest to Progress Pittsburgh readers. Hopefully this calendar will
1. Help promote events for multiple groups
2. Help reduce scheduling conflicts by listing all...
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Meet and Greet the League
Wednesday March 21, 6:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Union Project ~ 801 N. Negly Avenue
We’ve come so far in the last two years, we invite you to get to know us and see where we are going. The reception will feature:
- How We’ve Grown!
- Meet the New Staff
- Introduction new Board of...
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Pittsburgh is looking for “young people” for appointments to its Boards Authorisies and Commissions (BACs).
How to apply:
If you are interested in serving on a Board, Authority or Commission, please send your resume to: Gabe J. Mazefsky, the Mayor’s Policy Manager Gabe.Mazefsky@city.pittsburgh.pa.us
Current Vacancies:
Current vacancies: All appointed by the Mayor unless otherwise specified.
Human Relations Commission:...
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The Pittsburgh League of Young Voters is co-sponsoring a candidates forum for the City Council District 1 special election to replace Luke Ravenstahl’s seat.
What: District I Candidate Forum
When: Monday, October 30th, 7 PM
Where: Perry High School auditorium
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