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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 19h

TLDR: Organizing groups call for the Billionaire-funded PAC to recall the false mailers and apologize for misleading and threatening judicial independence.

Full story here: https://loom.ly/jOOt1Yk

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All About PA @allaboutpa.bsky.social · 20h

Complete your whole ballot and don’t forget to check the back! The judicial retention questions might be on the back of your ballot.

Vote “YES” to protect Pennsylvania’s fair courts!

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

Our courts impact everything from civil rights to community safety. ⚖️

This year’s judicial retention election is your chance to ensure fairness and balance in our courts.

Complete your entire ballot—front and back! #ProtectPACourts at vote.pa/register.

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

WAIT! Remember to fill & flip your ballot over and answer the retention election questions! ☑️

#ProtectPACourts at vote.pa/register!

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

Fill that ballot and flip it to make sure it’s all completed.

Our courts depend on it! #ProtectPACourts at vote.pa/register.

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

Billionaire-funded groups are trying to confuse and mislead Pennsylvania voters. Don’t fall for it.

By voting “YES” we can #ProtectPACourts.

Black and white image of the PA Supreme Court with text that reads “Billionaires are lying to you. You decide whether to retain the democratic justices on the ballot, not them.

Black and white image of the PA Supreme Court with images of Republican created mailers and a big label that reads “FALSE”

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

Full story: triblive.com/local/region...

'We're stretching': As grocery prices continue to climb, shoppers redefine their staples

The sticker shock is real: Grocery prices’ month-over-month increase in August were the highest they’ve been in three years. And relief doesn’t appear to be on the horizon, according...

triblive.com

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

TLDR: As Republican leaders in Washington ignore the struggle of working Pennsylvanians, our neighbors are forced to choose between buying dinner or their medication. #BuildCommonWealth

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

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court has protected our beautiful fall foliage and held corporate polluters accountable.

This fall, it’s up to us to #ProtectPACourts.

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

Here’s your quick Election Day prep check-list

✅1. Got to vote.pa/check.
✅2. If your registration looks good, you're good!
➡️2b If it doesn't look good, update it.
✅3. Tell your friends and family to check their voter registration before October 20!

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

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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

This November, we can vote to #ProtectOurCourts.

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