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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 21h

There’s so much at stake in this November’s retention election. Billionaires are trying to hijack and corrupt our fair courts.

We can stop them by voting YES and keeping our Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the hands of voters!

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 1d

Full story: www.pennlive.com/politics/202...

Pa. House again passes bill to give unemployment benefits to striking workers

The idea has proved to be the same wedge issue it was two years ago, clearing the House on Tuesday on a 106-to-97 vote.

www.pennlive.com

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 1d

TLDR: PA House Democrats passed a bill to protect benefits for striking workers, standing with workers as Senate Republicans ignore the bill. #BuildCommonWealth

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 1d

Pennsylvania has no kings. Power belongs to the people.

On October 18th, rallies in every part of PA will call out Trump’s oligarchy.

📍 Find a #NOKINGS event near you at mobilize.us

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 1d

Your vote shapes more than laws in Pennsylvania; it shapes justice!

In this year’s retention election, let your voice be heard.

Register to vote at vote.pa/register. Remember to flip & fill your entire ballot!

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 1d

The Pennsylvania Bar Association understands the importance of our rights and freedoms to Pennsylvanians.

Our current justices have a proven record of protecting our democracy, and now it's time for voters to act!

Register to vote at vote.pa/register – our democracy depends on your participation!

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 2d

The PA Supreme Court has protected Pennsylvanians and our reproductive health care, like birth control, contraception, and prenatal care.

It’s up to us to #ProtectPACourts.

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vote.pa @votedotpa.bsky.social · 2d

FYI: Here’s how to fill out and return your mail ballot!

Find out where to return your mail ballot at vote.pa/return.

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 2d

Be on the lookout, PA! Billionaire-funded groups are trying to confuse voters into giving them a chance to stack the PA Supreme Court.

Vote YES to protect the Democratic majority from billionaire influence. #ProtectPACourts

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 2d

YES, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is our commonwealth’s last line of defense.

YES, the nonpartisan PA Bar Association endorsed our three justices for retention.

Vote YES to #ProtectPACourts on November 4.

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 3d

TLDR: PA Governor Shapiro revealed a plan to protect vaccine access for our kids as the Trump administration undermines public health in DC. PA deserves healthy communities for all. #BuildCommonWealth

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 3d

The difference is clear.

The PA Supreme Court rules fairly and for Pennsylvanians.

The US Supreme Court is nominated by politicians to serve them and their billionaire donors.

Register to vote and #ProtectPACourts on Nov 4: vote.pa/register.

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 3d

It’s simple. Voting YES protects our fair courts, which have safeguarded us from the influence of billionaires and greedy corporations. #ProtectPACourts

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 4d

TDLR: The Trump administration ran its campaign on false promises to get votes.

Now, voters are facing the brunt of those promises that have cost so much financial strain on the vulnerable class.

Full story here: https://loom.ly/pS9fC2g

All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 4d

Protecting our courts means protecting our elections from billionaire influence and partisan gerrymandering.

This November, we can vote to #ProtectOurCourts.

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vote.pa @votedotpa.bsky.social · 4d

💤 Knowing your voter registration is super easy and takes a few seconds.

Check your status now: vote.pa/check.

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 4d

On November 4, voters have the opportunity to retain the justices who are safeguarding our democracy.

Ensure you're prepared for Election Day by registering to vote at vote.pa/register.

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 4d

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has actively protected our rights and freedoms every time

Bad actors want to buy their way into our democracy!

Protect our democracy on Nov 4, register to vote at vote.pa/register

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 4d

Full story: www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...

How November’s pivotal Supreme Court retention race could shape voting rights in Pa.

Republicans have long argued that Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has played too large of a role in shaping the state’s elections. Their effort to oust three justices could reverberate in 2026 and 2028.

www.inquirer.com

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 4d

TLDR: The PA Supreme Court has kept our elections fair and made voting easier. Billionaires hate it.

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Pennsylvania's Megaphone @pamegaphone.bsky.social · 5d

Join PA Megaphone & Kadida Kenner (New PA Project) Today, Oct 6 at 5PM ET to talk about Black voter engagement & why judicial races matter.
📺 Watch live in the Pennsylvanians Against Project 2025 FB Group.
#VotePA #CourtsMatter

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vote.pa @votedotpa.bsky.social · 5d

Mail ballots are coming soon, but there’s still time to sign up for one if you haven’t already!

Request a mail ballot at vote.pa/mail.

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vote.pa @votedotpa.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ That’s right! There’s only one month left until November’s judicial retention election.

Make a plan to vote: vote.pa/plan!

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 7d

Yes, our fair courts have protected our rights.

Yes, they stood with our constitution at every turn.

Yes, they’re endorsed by the nonpartisan Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Yes, they're legit. #ProtectPACourts Nov.4: vote.pa/register.

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 7d

Full story: www.publicsource.org/pennsylvania...

With no end to budget impasse in sight, Pa. school districts and counties warn of program cuts

The 2025-2026 state budget is overdue by three months as partisan gridlock drags on. So far, Allegheny County plans no furloughs.

www.publicsource.org