Pgh Lesbian Correspondents

There’s so much going on that sometimes it feels overwhelming to find the details, sift through the logistics, roll up your sleeves and get involved. Volunteers with local Indivisible chapters and other froups work regularly to compile and distribute each week as do other organizers. I am not identifying those folx by name to give them some privacy. But this is the work of many other people.

I want to help so I offered to post that content on my blog every Wednesday. I will also add events from other sources (and note the source.) I removed the candidate canvassing and events that may not benefit from being listed here. Fundraisers will not be included unless they are attached to an event or action.

If you would like to get on the weekly email list directly from Indivisible, reach out to me and I’ll put you in touch. I expect this will morph beyond Indivisible alone and likely to regional events.

You may not agree with content or how I make decisions about content. I encourage you – with all sincerity – to create your own spaces to share the information you find relevant. That could be your socials, your own website, Slack, Signal, email lists, or flyering.

I am going to share this post on my social media accounts. My Instagram and Facebook following are growing so quickly that I cannot keep up with moderation (this is a one person shop) so there will be haters on those forums. People yell at me all of the time about this, but honestly – it is the price we pay to use those platforms.

So a huge thanks to Indivisible for their work. Equally huge thanks to the everyday neighbors doing everyday actions to save all of us. This is my small contribution to the work.

This list is meant to be helpful, not exhaustive nor official. Just trying to help folx find information.

Typos are on me.

Events and Rallies

Thursday May 1: 

• ***5-7:30 pm May Day Rally & March: Immigrants are Welcome Here!!! Host Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) & Pgh Labor Council for Latin AmericanAdvancement (LCLAA)   “Honor workers, immigrants and the Fight for Justice!” Meet up location: United Steelworkers Headquarters, Downtown, 60 Boulevard of the Allies https://www.mobilize.us/freedomoverfascism/event/776917/

In conjunction with SURJ:

• ***4:30- 7:30 Stop the Billionaire Agenda: May Day Strong!!! Host- Showing Up for Racial Justice “Join up with SURJ to attend the May Day March organized by APALA and Pittsburgh LCLAA” Meet at 4:30 at the corner of 3rd & Stanwix and head over together! Sign up/info: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/783020/

Friday May 2, 9 & 16: 

•  5-6 pm Stand on Every CornerSponsored by the Forest Hills Democratic Committee and Indivisible Forest Hills.  Join Forest Hills and neighboring communities at the corner of Braddock Road and Ardmore Boulevard. Bring a sign.  info:https://www.facebook.com/events/690947893519396/690947896852729/

Saturday May 3

• *** 12:30 pm Feet in the Street: May Day Pittsburgh! Host Indivisible Pittsburgh and Partners. City County Building 414 Grant Street Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/782285/
  • Volunteers! We need your help!!!  Sign up- https://forms.gle/2kDWc6UNm6UAd4Tm6
• 11-1 pm  #TeslaTakedown Wexford Host- Weston Markham  14010 Perry Hwy, Wexford 15090 Info:https://actionnetwork.org/events/53-teslatakedown-pittsburgh  

Daily:

• 5-6pm Daily Public Orange Outrage Hour:POOH Host POOH (in support of impeachtrumpagain.org) Protest Trumps immoral actions…as often as you can.  Every Day- Corner of 5th & Shady in Shadyside . Contact: Vicki Sheridan vsheridan68@gmail.com

Call Your Elected Officials

Continuing: BRING KILMAR ABREGO GARCIA HOME

Contact your Members of Congress. Demand that they do everything in their power to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home-which may include hopping on a plane to El Salvadore.

• Find your Representative here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative?emci=b3ba300f-d4f7-ef11-90cb-0022482a93b5&emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&ceid=358540
• Senators:
  • John Fetterman:  Pittsburgh – (412) 803-3501, Washington DC – (202) 224-4254, Erie – (814) 453-3010, Harrisburg – (717) 782-395, Phila office (215) 241-1090;
    • Apparently S. Fetterman has recently restricted the hours that his offices are taking calls. Could you please let me (know if you are having any difficulty reaching his office.  Thank you. 
  • Dave McCormick:  (202) 224-6324  
  • For outside PA:  Find your senators’ phone numbers and emails here. : https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm?emci=131c9503-ade4-ef11-90cb-0022482a94f4&emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&ceid=358540

STOP the SAVE Act, now in the Senate!!! (S128)

• Call our Senators! (See info above) Encourage others to do the same. Talking points below.
• Ramp up your efforts by taking the following  actions initiated by activist Juliet Zavon: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ySyDAmTMSUeh8tAccbqwI4A9slSmjSAWc56WDoa0mcE/edit?usp=sharing 

“This bill is designed to do one thing: weaponize red tape to suppress our votes. It targets everyday people with confusing rules and paperwork traps that make it harder – and in some cases impossible – to cast a ballot.” Common Cause

Some ramifications/talking points of S128:

  –Prove your citizenship – again: Even for lifelong voters, if you move across town, change your last name when getting married, or switch parties, you’d have to provide your passport or birth certificate with your current legal name – in person at your local elections office – just to stay registered. 

–Get stuck in long lines: Election officials would face impossible workloads, causing confusion and delays. 

–Lose your right to vote – without warning: If outdated records can’t verify your status, you could be purged from the rolls without even knowing it. 

Calendar

Thursday, May 1 May Day! 

• 5-7:30 May Day Rally and March: Immigrants are Welcome Here. Host- Org for May Day Strong:Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) & Pgh Labor Council for Latin AmericanAdvancement (LCLAA)  Location- United Steelworkers Union 60 Boulevard of the Allies. “…demand a future of equality and fairness for all. Bring your signs, voices, and energy—“ Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/freedomoverfascism/event/776917/
• 6-8 pm Phone Banks: 2025 Municipal Primary Host Promote the Vote PA  Training provided. Info/sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/promotethevotepa/event/755620/ Also May 15 

Friday, May 2

• 12-1 pm A Roadmap to a Safer PA: PA’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention’s Strategic Plan Virtual Webinar. Host CeasefirePA RSVP: https://act.ceasefirepa.org/a/roadmap-safer-pennsylvania-pas-office-gun-violence-preventions-strategic-plan 
• 3-4 pm PPT Research Committee Host-Pittsburghers for Public Transit.  “meets every Friday to conduct data and policy research to support PPT campaigns.” https://www.mobilize.us/ppt/event/715326/  Also-May 9, 16, 23, 30, Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
• 4-5:30 People Vs. Billionaires: Speak Out at Fetterman’s Host Sunrise Pgh 1000 Liberty Ave. Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/775742/  
• 5-6 pm Stand on Every Corner Sponsored by the Forest Hills Democratic Committee and Indivisible Forest Hills.  Join Forest Hills and neighboring communities at the corner of Braddock Road and Ardmore Boulevard…Bring a sign.  info:https://www.facebook.com/events/690947893519396/690947896852729/ Also Fri May 9, 16

Saturday, May 3

• *** 12:30 pm Feet in the Street: May Day Pittsburgh! Host Indivisible Pittsburgh and Partners. City County Building 414 Grant Street Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/surj/event/782285/
• 11-1 pm  #TeslaTakedown Wexford Host- Weston Markham  14010 Perry Hwy, Wexford 15090 Info:https://actionnetwork.org/events/53-teslatakedown-pittsburgh  
• Students for Justice in Palestine on Instagram: “What’s next for Palestine organizing at the University of Pittsburgh? Join us on Saturday, May 3 at 294 Semple St for a community town hall and fundraiser! Students for Justice in Palestine is no longer a registered student organization at the University of Pittsburgh, nor does it purport to be.” https://www.instagram.com/p/DI2R3bcTj5r/?igsh=MTllZWZmOWN4YTUxdA==

Sunday, May 4

• 11-2 pm Canvassing to Keep Pittsburgh’s Water Public!  Host- PA United “talk to voters all over Pittsburgh about the water referendum that will be on their ballot in the primary on May 20th!… urging voters to vote YES on the referendum…” More info/sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/paunited/event/771866/

Monday, May 5

• 7 pm Fair Districts PA Update and Volunteer Breakouts https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEudu2srT0pHtYc7wxcUuB5a6WtOmSdQC8j#/registration 

Tuesday, May 6

• 9-1 and 3-7 pm Pittsburgh Regional Transit Hearing (#2) on Service Reductions and Fare Increases.  Host-Pgh Regional Transit Soldiers & Sailors Memorial all & Museum (1st Flr Auditorium) 4141 Fifth Ave 15213  Info/Sign up- more dates: https://www.rideprt.org/2025-funding-crisis/make-your-voice-heard/ Also June 12. 
• 6-7:00 pm Pittsburghers for Public Transit Communications Committee Meeting https://www.mobilize.us/ppt/event/684126/ 
• 6-8 pm Phone Banks: 2025 Municipal Primary Host Promote the Vote PA  Training provided. Info/sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/promotethevotepa/event/755620/
• 6-8 pm Pgh Public Schools Community Listening Sessions- Perry Traditional Academy HS  Rec Room  “Help Shape the future of Public Schools” Schedule and info: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA9AC2EA2F5C61-55835095-ppsboard
• 6-8 pm Make Calls with Turn PA Blue for the 2025 Primary Election! https://www.mobilize.us/pahousedemocraticcampaigncommittee/event/755082/

Wednesday, May 7

• 6:30 pm Community Huddle: Meet the 2025 PPS School Board Candidates Host  National Council of Jewish Women and 2 others. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/665992716046724
• 7-8 pm Why the Courts Matter, with Kadida Kenner New PA Project   Virtual Host Promote the Vote PA Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/turnpablue/event/768026/ 

Future: Save the Date!

Thursday, May 8

• 5-7  pm One Pennsylvania Northside/McKees Rocks Chapter Meeting.  1414 Brighton Road https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/752199/ 
• 6-7 pm Statewide: You’re Registered to Vote…Now What? Virtual Host-New PA Project  “…understand Pennsylvania’s election calendar and how to stay engaged year-round!” Register: https://secure.everyaction.com/S-K4-8z4dUK8Cn5ivJroSw2
• 7-8:30 Next Steps in Grassroots Political Change: a Conversation with Katie Fahey Host- Fair Districts PA https://actionnetwork.org/events/next-steps-in-grassroots-political-change-a-conversation-with-katie-fahey 

Friday, May 9

• 3-4 pm PPT Research Committee Host-Pittsburghers for Public Transit.  “meets every Friday to conduct data and policy research to support PPT campaigns.” https://www.mobilize.us/ppt/event/715326/  Also-May 16, 23, 30, Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
• 5-6 pm Stand on Every CornerSponsored by the Forest Hills Democratic Committee and Indivisible Forest Hills.  Join Forest Hills and neighboring communities at the corner of Braddock Road and Ardmore Boulevard…Bring a sign.  info:https://www.facebook.com/events/690947893519396/690947896852729/ Also Fri May16
• 5:30-7 pm Appalachian Leaders Network Open House: “Learn how ALN is organizing local, tribal, and state elected officials to protect our climate and democracy. Current and former elected officials and other leaders welcome.” Address provided upon RSVP RSVP: jess@appalachianleaders.org 
• 6-7:30 pm Pittsburgh School Board Candidate Forum  Host- New PA Project Hosanna House 807 Wallace Ave. Wilkinsburg Register: https://secure.everyaction.com/vTOXtJ7Ph06JMX5krMuDmQ2

Monday, May 12

• 6-8 pm Allegheny County: Meet the 2025 Judicial Candidates: Before the Ballot Host- New PA Project  Hosanna House 807 Wallace Ave. Wilkinsburg Register: https://secure.everyaction.com/xJJi1IZFgkesK9HK50nAAQ2

Wednesday, May 14

• 6:30-8:30 pm America in Crisis ll Resisting the Authoritarian takeover Livestream Host The New Republic. Info/Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/america-in-crisis-ii-resisting-the-authoritarian-takeover-tickets-1323630357029?

Thursday, May 15

• 6-8 pm Phone Banks: 2025 Municipal Primary Host Promote the Vote PA  Training provided. Info/sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/america-in-crisis-ii-resisting-the-authoritarian-takeover-tickets-1323630357029

Saturday, May 17

• 12-2 pm  Phone Banks: 2025 Municipal Primary Host Promote the Vote PA  Training provided. Info/sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/promotethevotepa/event/755620/ 

Saturday, May 30

• 12 pm Demand Health! Not Profit!: National Day of Action Host Western PA Coalition for Single Payer Healthcare.  Freedom Corner Centre Ave & Crawford St  More inf: egrystar@aol.com  info: https:?\//nationalsinglepayer.com 

FYI:

• Sign up/Receive voter/election info updates from the Allegheny County Elections Division here: https://alleghenycounty25048.activehosted.com/f/21
• Satellite Election Offices and 10 Ballot return sites for the Primary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eQPe_mHhzdyPg2FZ75SGOPH9UM-tMSDyhyZ9LZii42w/edit
• Insurrection act Indivisible info: https://indivisible.org/resource/could-trump-invoke-insurrection-act-what-know-and-how-prepare?
• Immigration/ACLU– Know your rights: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights
• Important dates:
  • Last day to register to vote: May 5th
  • Last day to request a Mail-in ballot: May 13th (Please apply earlier than that though.)
    • Mail-in ballot application: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/OnlineAbsenteeApplication/#/OnlineMailInBegin
  • Municipal election day: May 20
  • Mail-in Ballots must be received: 8 pm on election day May 20. Postmarks are NOT honored. 
• Check your registration status: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx
• Pittsburgher’s: Three ballot questions that will be on your City of Pittsburgh ballot:  https://www.lwvpgh.org/ballot
• Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Candidates informatiion: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LXUD7wghPN-3KuEANtaZDI6vTaz4jr8LkIwLc90kvMs/edit
• Help Register people to vote Video HT(Thank you Marie Norman- Steel Phoenix): https://rise.articulate.com/share/mhFePcsx2cethl82xcjGDPuk1gK8Gtkx 
• WESA Voter Guide: https://www.wesa.fm/pa-election-guide-2025