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  • Protect Our Checks! Rally – Bethlehem, PA

    Social Security Administration building – Bethlehem Emrick Blvd. & Freemansburg Ave., Bethlehem Township, PA

    Throughout the Commonwealth, we're standing up to denounce efforts to cut Social Security. Friends, August 14th is the 90th anniversary of Social Security—an essential social safety net program in the United States since 1936. But as we've seen with the recent passage of the OBBBA, the social safety net programs SNAP, Medicaid, and Medicare have seen the largest slashes in their funding since their inception. Join For Our Future PA and our other partners as a part of the national day of action on August 16th called Protect Our Checks. RSVP HERE! Social Security Administration office – Bethlehem (near Congressman Ryan Mackenzie's office) Emrick Boulevard & Freemansburg Avenue Bethlehem Township, PA 18045 10:30 – 11:30am EDT  

  • Protect Our Checks! Rally — Wilkes-Barre

    Public Square, Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

    WHERE: Public Square Park, 1 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 WHEN: August 16, 1–2:30 p.m. RSVP here! On Saturday, August 16th, we are gathering across the country to urge our members of Congress to safeguard one of the country's most vital sources of income for families and the elderly: Social Security. Join Affordable Pennsylvania, Action Together NEPA, Pennsylvanians Together, and Pennsylvania Policy Center as we stand up for Social Security and demand Congress protect what we’ve earned. Parking and Transportation: For those coming to the Protect Our Checks rally in downtown Wilkes-Barre, there are multiple locations within walking distance where you can park! Wilkes-Barre has metered parking available around Public Square and throughout downtown Wilkes-Barre. Meter parking is $1.00 an hour, and you can use quarters, dimes, and nickels at the meters. There is also an app that you can use to pay called PANGO. Additionally, Wilkes-Barre has several parking garages nearby. Please note that the Intermodal Parking Garage is accessible, with an elevator. We look forward to seeing you! Public Square is wheelchair accessible at all corners. If you need any additional assistance, please find an Affordable PA or Action Together staff member, and they will assist you.

  • Join us for drinks at our fundraiser in Pittsburgh for the Hazelwood Food Pantry!

    Hazelwood Brew House 5009 Lytle St., Pittsburgh, PA

    RSVP HERE! We haven't forgotten that the federal government voted to slash SNAP Benefits and they don't care about our health care. SO... We are asking people to bring either a donation of money and / or items of food for the Hazelwood Food Pantry, as people need help with food insecurity now more than ever. Please join us for an evening of speakers, solidarity, and fundraising. If you're interested in hosting a Hometown Fightback event, or would just like to learn more, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at jones@pennpolicy.org.

  • PPC State Policy Action Call

    PA students are back in school, Labor Day has passed, and we're entering a third month without a state budget — in violation of the PA constitution — thanks to inaction and political gamesmanship by Republicans in the state Senate!   REGISTER HERE! Join us on Zoom at 1PM this Thursday for our monthly State Policy Action meeting, to learn about the damage being done to our state, as well as opportunities to join with other Pennsylvanians to fight back against GOP bullying. This is no longer an inconvenience, but an escalating crisis, as school districts, pre-K programs, public transit agencies, and counties are struggling to operate after more than TWO MONTHS without state funding. So far, the Senate Republican impasse has halted $1.75 BILLION in payments to the Commonwealth's public schools, and the past-due amount continues to rise. Our featured guests will be Shirlee Howe, the manager of field operations for Children First, and Gillian Kratzer, deputy director of Better PA — key leaders in advocacy efforts across the state. Register today and receive a login and calendar reminder for this not-to-be-missed update and action meeting. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday afternoon!

  • PA-7 United Town Hall about the Federal and State Budgets

    United Steelworkers 53 E. Lehigh St., Bethlehem, PA

    Join us for a critical community conversation about the way decisions made in Washington and Harrisburg are affecting families here in PA's District 7! PLEASE RSVP HERE. Our primary focus will be to hold Representative Ryan Mackenzie accountable for his vote for the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill.” Constituents deserve answers about why he voted for legislation that threatens essential programs and services. If Rep. Mackenzie does not attend, we’ll use this opportunity to educate ourselves and prepare for action. We’ll walk through - the way the federal and state budget processes really work. - what’s at stake in the upcoming appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026. - the ongoing fight over the PA state budget and what it means for Pennsylvanians. - concrete calls to action to make your voice heard and hold leaders accountable. This is your chance to learn, speak out, and stand with neighbors in shaping the future of our district. Together, we can demand accountability and make sure PA-7’s voice is heard! Guest Speakers: - Mark Pinsley, Lehigh County Controller - Josh Siegel, PA State Representative - Tara Zrinski, Northampton County Controller RSVP HERE.

  • “Death & Taxes” Showing, Panel Discussion, and Director Q & A – Lancaster

    Zoetropolis Cinema 112 N. Water St., Lancaster, PA

    RSVP HERE Join us for a screening of the new film "Death & Taxes!" This event includes a Q&A with director Justin Schein and a conversation about how budgets and taxes impact our society. We are very excited to bring this film to the Lancaster region and hope you will join us for this showing and the panel discussion to follow. You can register and RSVP here, and use the included link to purchase your tickets. DEATH & TAXES is a feature documentary about wealth, inequality and the American Dream, viewed through the lens of the estate tax and the very personal story of a father and son at odds over what kind of inheritance we want to leave our kids and our country. Harvey Schein lived a rags-to-riches story that embodies the American Dream as a renowned and successful record company CEO, known for his brilliance—and his combativeness. Over time he also became obsessed with how to pass on his wealth to his heirs while avoiding taxes. Director Justin Schein turns the camera on his father as a case study in America’s long and problematic history of tax benefits for the wealthy. This timely film deftly interweaves complex family dynamics […]