Image by wallyg via FlickrCongratulations to Paul Roden and Valerie Leuth from Tugboat Print Shop. Their work has been selected for the Manifest Hope Exhibit in Washington, DC. Click here to see their finished print.
About Manifest Hope:
Art plays a pivotal role in creating cultural momentum. The MANIFESTHOPE: DC Gallery celebrates that...
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Tags: art and politics, artists, Barack Obama, inauguration, Obama, shepard fairey, tugboat print shop
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Image by JamSki via Flickr If you are heading to Washington DC for the Inauguration and want to spend $150…
Please join Governor Ed Rendell, Senator Bob Casey, Chairman T. J. Rooney, membersof the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation and other Pennsylvania Democrats for anight of fun and celebration of the Obama-Biden 11-point victory in Pennsylvania!
The Washington...
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Tags: Barack Obama, Bob Casey, Ed Rendell, Washington DC
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There have been lots of articles and conversations about the Obama campaign – what they did and why it worked. So I have been thinking about campaigns on the local level – what have been some of the best political campaigns in Pittsburgh and why? What does a campaign need to be successful in...
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Tags: Barack Obama, Barack Obama presidential campaign 2008, Campaigns and Elections, Politics
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Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed.
The future of Oakland: Senate plenary session examines partnerships – A Pittsburgh City Council member is calling for representatives of the University and Oakland community organizations to join with city officials in developing a new 10-year master plan for Oakland.
Nominate someone for...
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Here are some blog posts, article and links that you may have missed.
The Motherhood – Moms CALL IN the Vote – It's no surprise in the most historic election of our lifetimes that moms are playing a critical role. When you vote in this election, record the moment for all of us — and...
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Tags: , , , audio, Barack Obama, Blogs, cameras, editorial, Election2008, election_day, khari_mosley, Post-Gazette, the_motherhood
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Please share your election day parties with us – we will keep updating this list as we learn of more election day parties
Allegheny County
Eat Up Cafe at the Union Project – $1 coffee with proof of voting; $3 wrap specials (see event details here)
IBEW, 6pm – The Allegheny County Democratic Committee, Auditor General Jack...
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Tags: Barack Obama, Democratic, election, election day parties, Election2008, John McCain, p208, Politics, Red states and blue states, United States, United States presidential election 2008
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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...
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Tags: Barack Obama, Barack Obama presidential campaign 2008, Events, Get Involved, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, Political action committee, Sustainable Development
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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...
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Tags: 14th Ward, 14th Ward Independent Democratic Club, Barack Obama, debate party, Democratic, p208, Squirrel Hill
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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...
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Tags: Barack Obama, Equal pay for women, Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, Women's Rights
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Image by Steve Rhodes via Flickr P208 - 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.
What: Talk to voters about Obama
Where: 213 Smithfield...
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Tags: Barack Obama, MoveOn.org, Political campaign, Progress Pittsburgh Calendar
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A caller on the Thom Hartmann show last week said that card check neutrality (when an employer agrees to remain neutral when their employees form a union — what the Employee Free Choice Act would guarentee for all workers) is really analogous to voter registration. I like that.
Opponents of employee free choice often...
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Tags: Barack Obama
Posted in 2008, Elections, Jobs, Labor, Politics, Poverty, Uncategorized, Voting Rights | 2 Comments »
This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4
Wednesday Redux
There’s a couple of things I wanted to mention about Wednesday. First, there was a really great video about veterans they showed. It was very emotional, and there was not a dry eye in the house by the end of it. You can...
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Tags: Al Gore, Barack Obama, Howard Dean, Jason Altmire, Joe Biden, John Kerry, John McCain
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This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4
Ok, Dad – I got a liberal commie to sign your birthday card.
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Tags: Barack Obama, Franco Harris, Obama
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This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4.
Now do you see why I adore Brian Schweitzer? Wasn’t he just awesome? He is a damn good governor, who is down-to-earth, very entertaining and can work up a crowd. The guy has done remarkable things for Montana, and has something like a 70%...
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Tags: Barack Obama, Ben Roethlisberger, Bill Clinton, Bob Casey, Brian Schweitzer, John McCain, Morgan Fairchild, United States
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This series is written by Jennifer Rapach, a delegate representing PA-4.
So yesterday started with our PA delegation breakfast. Several big wigs spoke, including Governor Rendell, Senator Casey, and Brian Schweitzer, the Governor of Montana. I’ve heard him speak before, and I adore him. I was actually hoping he would be on the VP short...
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Tags: Barack Obama, Barack Obama presidential campaign 2008, Brian Schweitzer, Joe Biden, Pennsylvania, Pepsi Center, United States, Wyatt Cenac
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