Pgh Lesbian Correspondents

Welcome to week 2 of our latest feature!

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.

Save the Date

Save the date- June 14- NO KINGS DAY

Let Trump have his little party in DC. We’ll show our power everywhere else.

More info to follow! 

Also- Philadelphia has been selected as the NATIONAL ANCHOR EVENT FOR JUNE 14TH. And Indivisible Philadelphia is busy making plans. So send all your friends who would otherwise have gone to DC, to PHILADELPHIA!  They can sign up here  But please note, per Indivisible Phila, the location and time might change. Once you have registered, you will receive updated notices. 

Events and Rallies!!!

Friday May 9 & 16: 

• 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.  nfo:https://www.facebook.com/e
• 6-7 PM Pittsburgh Rally to Demand UPMC Continue Saving Trans Lives Location: In front of UPMC’s Headquarters (next to the intersection of Grant Street and Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA) Sponsored by PA Youth Congress.

Saturday May 10

• 11-1 pm  #TeslaTakedown Wexford Host- Weston Markham  14010 Perry Hwy, Wexford 15090  info: https://actionnetwork.org/events/510-teslatakedown-pittsburgh  
• 11-1 pm. #Tesla Takedown Bridgeville. Host-  Tesla Bridgeville.1400 Brockwell St. 15017 https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/784095/  Also May 24

Daily:

• 5-6 pm 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

We have Protect Trans Kids signs, stickers, and pens available for all of these rallies. We’ve distributed nearly 2,000 signs and 10,000 stickers since 2022. These are available for pickup in Manchester on the Northside. We ask that you take a fair quantity. Donations to offset production are welcome. Email folx@pghlgbtq.org to make arrangements. You can take a few signs and a lot of stickers to distribute. Then plant the sign in your neighborhood. Stakes also available. We have about 150 signs total and several thousand stickers.

Venmo @PittsburghLGBTQ Paypal.me/PittsburghLGBTQ

Engage Elected Officials

• Say NO to any tax cuts to Medicaid, SNAP. 
  • Demand that your Senators fight any cuts to these two programs. There are others you may well want to include- countless programs that working families rely on. 

Then…

• Say NO to the SAVE Act  (S128)

“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

• Call your Senators! Encourage others to do the same.
  • 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. 

Members of Congress Contacts:

• Find your Representative here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
• 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;
  • Dave McCormick:  (202) 224-6324  
  • For outside PA:  Find your senators’ phone numbers and emails here. : https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

Prepare to VOTE.  

Tuesday May 20th!  See resources below to help you make decisions and meet deadlines.Indivisible Grassroots Pittsburgh does not make primary endorsements. Any activities that are in our Calendar were those that we could find relatively easily, (i.e. on the socials/Mobilize, etc..) or that the campaigns have sent to us. 

Calendar

Thursday, May 8

• 8:30 am- 4 pm  Mental Health & Disability Summit Host- Rep Dan Miller CCAC Allegheny Campus More info/register: https://disabilitysummit.com/
• 3-4 pm What’s the Plan: A Weekly Discussion with Indivisible’s Co-founders. Virtual Host- Indivisible Info & sign up:https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/773746/
• 5-7  pm One Pennsylvania Northside/McKees Rocks Chapter Meeting.  1414 Brighton Road https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/752199/ 
• 5:45- 8 pm Community Huddle: Meet the 2025 PPS School Board Candidates. Host- Nat’l Council of Jewish Women, Pittsburgh Section, + 515 N Highland Avenue Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWI0XiU116dqE66jlVITfWKvVx6KIWBuMu82q4iy_hnMXNjg/viewform
• 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
• 6:30-8 pm Indivisible Regent Square Monthly Meeting Wilkins School Community Center 7604 Charleston Ave  Auditorium. Sign up and bring a friend! https://mobilize.us/s/4UbpBI
• 7 pm Pittsburgh Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense Meeting Virtual. Info/sign up: https://act.everytown.org/event/moms-demand-action-event/68417/
• 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

• 11 am-1 pm Mental Health & Disability Summit Host- Rep Dan Miller CCAC Allegheny Campus More info/register : https://disabilitysummit.com/
• 1-2:30 pm No Kings Special Event Host- Commit to Democracy & Volunteer Blue. Featuring Heather Cox Richardson, MA AF Andrea Campbell & US Rep Jamie Raskin. Sign up/info: https://www.commit2democracy.com/no_kings_then_1775_no_kings_now_2025_20250509
• 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 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 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  Postponed
• 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

Saturday, May 10

• 4 Satellite locations open 9-5 pm Info here on where to vote in Allegheny County
• 1-4 pm  Canvassing to Keep Pittsburgh’s Water Public!  “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 to keep Pittsburgh’s water public.” Location upon sign up…https://www.mobilize.us/paunited/event/771866/
• 2-4 pm Town Hall:Making Our Democracy Work Well for Everyone Host- Fair Districts PA (FDPA) Unitarian Universalist Church of North Hills. 2359 West Ingomar Road 15237.FB- https://www.facebook.com/events/546426548245629  Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjoIUPLde82bbDaxUjBwDvLSoUPvEYNMd4GollQ2j7o0-sQg/viewform 

Sunday, May 11

• 11-2 pm  Canvassing to Keep Pittsburgh’s Water Public!  “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 to keep Pittsburgh’s water public.” Location upon sign up…https://www.mobilize.us/paunited/event/771866/
• 4pm Indivisible Ohio Valley bi-weekly meeting ›

Monday, May 12

• 5 pm Pine-Richland at Risk:Rally to Protect our Schools Host-Richland Twp Democratic Committee Meet outside the district office-“The school Board majority is pushing cuts to programs, staff, and support for our kids”  Signs and Snacks provided. 

• 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
• 6-8 pm PA Primary Trivia Night Host-Red, Wine & Blue. Trace Brewing, 4312 Main St 15224. Sign up- https://secure.everyaction.com/cm0LyLbo0kC-rnLEVkZldw2
• 7-8:30 pm Southwestern PA Women’s Coalition Virtual Meetups Host- SWPAWC Learn more/Register: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/774583/ 
• 4:30pm Bark in the Park ›

Tuesday, May 13

• 5:30-7:30 pm Canvassing to Keep Pittsburgh’s Water Public!  “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 to keep Pittsburgh’s water public.” Location upon sign up…https://www.mobilize.us/paunited/event/771866/
• 6-8 pm Make Calls with Turn PA Blue for the 2025 Primary Election! Sign up- https://www.mobilize.us/pahousedemocraticcampaigncommittee/event/755082/

Wednesday,May 14

• 1-2 pm TRAINING: ACLU-PA Transparency Project Host- Promote the Vote PA “…a nonpartisan initiative that monitors county-level government in order to defend and expand civil rights and liberties in Pennsylvania” Sign up: https://www.mobilize.us/turnpablue/event/783824/
• 12-3 pm Allegheny County Board of Health Meeting Host- Food & Water ActionAllegheny County Courthouse.Gold Room 410. 436 Grant Street “demand that all new fracking be prohibited in Allegheny County” Sign up- https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/670451/. Also- Wed Jl 16, Sep 17, Dec 19.
• 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-132363035702
• 7 pm TeleTown Hall with Senator Dave McCormick  Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvq23GR70_6HCAiC2IRMPvUknSKgsB-WZK9TEK-M0LLA5VaA/viewform

Future: Save the Date!

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

Friday, May 16

• 5-8 pm Canvassing to Keep Pittsburgh’s Water Public!  “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 to keep Pittsburgh’s water public.” Location upon sign up…https://www.mobilize.us/paunited/event/771866/

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/ 
• 1-4 pm  Canvassing to Keep Pittsburgh’s Water Public!  “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 to keep Pittsburgh’s water public.” Location upon sign up…https://www.mobilize.us/paunited/event/771866/
• 7-9 PM Ballot or the Bullet – A Birthday Reading
• 1 – 3pm EDT Stop The Billionaire Takeover Rally · Hosted by Pennsylvania AFL-CIO

Sunday,  May 18

• 2-4 pm Book Discussion:Climate Change is a Class Issue  Host-Pgh Green New Deal Frick Environmental Center/Squirrel Hill 2005 Beechwood Blvd. . Free e-book: https://climateandclass.net  Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu69rI0tTlWQC5x63YEnk4pzUcRmJjIuPba5GTJWVzmZqruQ/viewform
• 6-8 pm Make Calls with Turn PA Blue for the 2025 Primary Election! Sign up- https://www.mobilize.us/pahousedemocraticcampaigncommittee/event/755082/
• 7-8 pm Young Democrats of Allegheny County General Body Meeting. 22 Wabash Street (2nd floor) Sign up:https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/783555/

Tuesday, May 20  ELECTION DAY 

Polls open 7 am-8 pm See more voter info below. 

Friday May 23- Sunday May 25 

• Heartwood 33rd Annual Gathering  Camp Crestfield 195 Taggart Rd, Slippery Rock.   yearly “gathering to celebrate the grassroots green movement” More info/schedule:https://www.heartwood.org/events/forest-council/2025/index.html Register: https://registration.heartwood.org

Tue, May 27

• 7pm Indivisible Butler County PA May Monthly Meeting ›

Wednesday, May 28

• 5:30 pm Town Hall with Congressman Jamie Raskin Host Indivisible Philadelphia Mark your calendar- sign up form will be available soon! 

Thursday, May 29

• 1-6 pm SolarPunk Future 2025 Organizers- -ReImagine Jobs, Geek Arts/Green Innovators, New Sun Rising, Communitopia, involveMINT, Construction Junction, The Climate Reality Project, The Breathe Project, and The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Citizen Education Fund. Location- David L Lawrence Convention Center “this free public event invites people of all ages to envision and build a greener, more equitable future.” Free tickets:  https://lu.ma/we9eekpf More Details: https://reimaginejobs.org/solar-punk-future-2025/

Saturday, May 31

• 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

Thu, Jun 12

6:30pm Indivisible Regent Square – monthly meeting ›

Saturday June 14- Sunday July 15

• NO KINGS WESTMORELAND COUNTY PA Rally 12 – 2pm EDT Westmoreland County Courthouse2 N Main S tGreensburg, PA 15601
• Join your host, Kevin Mosley, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant | Executive Coach and like-minded individuals for our “Be a Patriot, Teach Black History Bus Tour” to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC from Pittsburgh, PA. Contact Kevin at kevinmosley1@msn.com or DM on FB or IG for payment details, itinerary and questions.

VOTE! 

• Sign up to 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
• Check your registration status: https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov/pages/voterregistrationstatus.aspx

• Important dates:
  • Last day to register to vote was 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
    • Mail-in Ballots must be received: 8 pm on election day May 20. Postmarks are NOT honored. 
  • Municipal election day: May 20

Voter Guides

• Spotlight PA Primary Primer https://www.spotlightpa.org/elections

“Our goal is that the resources on this page will give you the critical information you need to confidently cast your vote, and answer some questions you didn’t know you had in the process.”

• College student voting info: https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/04/pennsylvania-primary-election-2025-college-student-voting-guide/

• WESA Voter Guide: https://www.wesa.fm/pa-election-guide-2025

• Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Candidates information: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LXUD7wghPN-3KuEANtaZDI6vTaz4jr8LkIwLc90kvMs/edit
• Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents LGBTQ&A 2025

Voter Hotlines:

• Voter Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE
• DOS PA Voter Hotline: 1-877-VOTESPA
• Spanish/English Hotline: 1-866-VE-Y-VOTA
• Asian Languages Hotline: 1-888-API-VOTE
• Arabic/English Hotline: 1-844-YALLA-US

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