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Up Coming Events Jan-Feb 2018
Women’s March on Philadelphia January 20, 2018
10:15am: Philly CLUW is meeting
at the 20th St. Vine St./676 Expressway Overpass. Kathy Black will be the point person for the Gathering.
There is a Check Point there. They will be checking bags. Please bring any Clear Bags you have or no bag.
Check Philly CLUW's Facebook Page for Updates on Saturday.
Bring your CLUW Flag, wear your CLUW and Women's March Swag and Buttons!
10:30am: Meet at Aviator Park/Logan Square
11am: Begin March to Eakins Oval and the Steps of the Art Museum
12pm: Rally with Speakers and Performers
For More Info Go To Philly Women Rally Inc Facebook Page
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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Forum
Montco - Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 2 - 3:30 pm:
Convent of Mercy Auditorium 515 Montgomery Ave Merion, PA 19066
RSVP today so we can let you know about any changes due to weather: http://bit.ly/EvansMLKforumRSVP
All are welcome to attend. Bring your family and friends. Help pass the word!
MLK Day Events January 15, 2018:
Philly:
The Role of Race in the Criminal Justice System
At 5:30p-7pm at Jewish Community Services Building at 2100 Arch St. Phila. 19103
For more information contact Abbey Frank: afrank@jewishphilly.org or 215-832-0553
Delco:
Witness the Dream, Empowerment Through Involvement
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
9am-12pm at Upper Darby High School at 601N. Lansdowne Ave Upper Darby 19082!
Join Us! Bring a Friend!!
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March for Net Neutrality Philadelphia
January 13, 2018 at 1pm-4pm
At the Thomas Paine Plaza at 1401 JFK Blvd Phila. 19102
For More Info See Facebook Event
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Women’s March on Philadelphia January 20, 2018
10:15am: Philly CLUW is meeting
at the 19th St. Vine St./676 Expressway Overpass. Kathy Black will be the point person for the Gathering.
10:30am: Meet at Aviator Park/Logan Square
11am: Begin March to Eakins Oval and the Steps of the Art Museum
12pm: Rally with Speakers and Performers
For More Info Go To Philly Women Rally Inc Facebook Page
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The Keystone Progress Summit – Resistance to Power
February 2-3, 2018 at Hilton Harrisburg
For More Info See Facebook Event
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Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO Leadership Conference
February 4-6, 2018 at Sheraton Atlantic City
For More Info Contact Joni Bernard at 215-665- 9800
#CallToAction
Tell Congress to Fully Fund CHIP ASAP
In December, Congress finally passed a temporary measure that funds CHIP through March. Unfortunately, many states will run out of funding starting January 19th. The house resolution that would extend CHIP funding contains highly-partisan cuts to ACA funds as a means of funding CHIP.
The ultra-wealthy have their tax cut, but every-day Americans are in a position of losing either healthcare for our most vulnerable children or preventative services through the ACA that would lower healthcare costs across the board.
Tell your Members of Congress that this is not acceptable. An adequate, long-term, bi-partisan funding solution must be found before January 19th. 5 Calls has more info and scripts. Please call your Member of Congress today.
Protect equitable access to information - Defend Net Neutrality
On December 14th, the FCC voted to gut Net Neutrality Rules, opening the way for censorship and inequitable pricing by internet service providers. Sen. Markey has started efforts to undo this vote. Our major task is getting Senator Casey to join him. See PA Together’s special Action Guide for ways you can protect an open and equitable internet.
Public Interest Law Center/League of Women Voters Lawsuit on Gerrymandering Oral arguments begin on January 17th at 9:30 am in Harrisburg. This is the next step of the process in having new legislative maps in time for the 2018 primary elections. A verdict at the end of 2017 declared that the maps, while clearly partisan, were not unconstitutional. This decision was expected based on previous opinions from the judge, and the case has been escalated to the PA Supreme Court. Follow along at the PILC website, or sign up for email updates here. We will bring you opportunities for action as they become available, so please check this document again over the course of the week. It could make a big difference to the case for supporters of fair redistricting to attend the hearings. Please RSVP to the Public Interest Law Center here if you plan to attend.
Oppose Attacks on Immigrants
DACA will likely be a key bargaining chip in the upcoming 2018 budget discussions. Congress has until 1/19 to reach a funding agreement to avoid a government shutdown. Please pressure your members of congress to become Dream Heroes. 5Calls also has numbers, and scripts available. Follow Make the Road Pennsylvania and CASA to stay up to date on actions.
Thank you to PA Together for the #CallToAction Information.
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