My great-grandfather, Milton L. Clay was born enslaved, son of his master on an Aberdeen, Mississippi plantation in 1855. He went on to graduate from and eventually settled in Memphis, TN.
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They can stay in their districts and assist their constituents.
It’s safer that way, than their blatant attempts to add additional barriers to the ballot and disenfranchise vulnerable communities. #PowerGrab
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(Republicans have also been trying to call back session using an obscure procedural motion, though it appears bound for failure due to one GOP hold out who called it a "short term power grab.") spotlightpa.org/news/2023/01/p
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When Pam Oliver first took the NFL sidelines 28 years ago, Tom Brady had just completed his senior year of high school.
On Tuesday night, Oliver confirmed to The Athletic she’ll be back for another season on Fox’s NFL coverage.
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“Notwithstanding the validity or invalidity of the [Democratic Leader] McClinton Writs … we believed the public interest was better served by permitting the special elections to go forward as scheduled.”
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Court have previously recognized regarding elections, albeit in the context of legislative reapportionment: "In three of the reapportionment cases cited hereinbefore, … , the courts clearly stated that when the [s]tate’s election machinery is already in motion, equitable considerations permit a court to consider the factual circumstances, the mechanics and complexities of the law. Those cases held that, if in the discretion of the court, justice and practical considerations deem it appropriate to proceed with the pending election, the court may permit an election to proceed even though it be technically unlawful or unconstitutional."](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FnVyIBxWYBEeQj2?format=png&name=900x900)
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And this guy wanted to be governor for the entire state.
Shameless and disgusting!
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Think voting this year doesn't matter? Think again. In 2023, we're voting for a new PA Supreme Court justice. And that race could impact your ability to get an abortion when you need one. at explains.
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“So long as our state courts remain fair and impartial, extremists won’t be able to shamelessly trample on our rights and freedoms. But not for a lack of trying.”
An important read from ’s :
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Remember when we were told they weren't opposing the teaching of Black history, just "CRT"? And how many dismissed those of us who said these laws were anti-history laws, and anti-Black? Perhaps one day folks will listen to those who know.
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Pennsylvanians Can’t Afford to Ignore Judicial Elections in 2023 | It’s hard to overstate how important state courts are to maintaining rights and freedoms
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50 Years after Roe v. Wade, State Courts Are the Last Line of Defense for Abortion in Pennsylvania | So long as our state courts remain fair & impartial, extremists won’t be able to trample on our rights & freedoms, writes @NewPennsylvania's @kadidakenner. buckscountybeacon.com/2023/01/50-yea
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Yesterday it was revealed that and friends were appointed to the House Oversight Committee as part of their backroom deal with .
The 118th Congress is just a game of MAGA monopoly for these people.
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I got a question: What has Scott Perry actually delivered for his district?
Answer: Nothing but embarrassment
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Honored to be on the House Oversight Committee — boy do I have some questions.
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Good morning to all the law makers who celebrated and honored #MLKDay2023 yesterday, and who are working to secure our freedom to vote and easier access to the ballot today.
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Continue #MLKJr's Work to ‘Make Real the Promises Of Democracy’ by Fighting for Voting Rights In Pennsylvania | CEO 's keynote address on voting rights at the 34th Annual Dr. King Commemorative event Sunday in Media, PA. READ: tinyurl.com/5xft25u8
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Thank you #CriticsChoiceAwards2023 for giving the award and the opportunity to deliver this message:
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I’ll start (for free) - their policies suck and people don’t like them.
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A GOP postmortem: What went so wrong in Pennsylvania? | “I’m saying to myself, ‘I don’t think we have the right poop…I don’t think we have the right story,’” said Bob Asher, a top GOP donor in Pennsylvania who is also helping finance the postmortem. politico.com/news/2023/01/1
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Dear God.
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The GOP Florida legislature is now compiling a list of names and titles of university educators and staff who do work related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Ron DeSantis wants them rooted out of higher education.
That's how things are going in “free” Florida. 
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Dr. King would be 94 today if not assassinated at the young age of 39.
It is disingenuous to celebrate him today and also work to erase his legacy tomorrow by erecting barriers to the ballot and perpetuating white supremacy. #MLKDay2023
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Republican controlled Commonwealth Court rules in favor of three 2/7 special elections in Allegheny county. #CourtsMatter
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We’re looking forward to getting more Pennsylvanians registered to vote and voting on February 7th in Allegheny county! #WhenWeVoteWeWin twitter.com/PennCapitalSta…
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Can’t shame the shameless.
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BREAKING: PA State Senator Doug Mastriano confirms @PASenateGOP will “absolutely block the look-back for sexual abuse” if they can’t leverage justice for victims to advance their unrelated partisan constitutional amendments.
A new low for Harrisburg Republicans led by Mastriano
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But the reality is there is *no need* for this.
Voter impersonation is one of the rarest crimes. It basically does not happen.
So we’re going to create all this chaos for counties, election workers and voters to address a non-existent problem?
Sounds like the PA GOP to me.
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A reminder about why Republicans are in favor of more restrictive voter ID requirements. PA already has a voter ID law. It works just fine.
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Stop legislating by constitutional amendment because your bills are so problematic for Pennsylvanians they can’t garner the support they need by duly elected lawmakers, and overcome a veto! #ProtectOurVotes #VotersDecided
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Explain to me why it’s necessary to pair this amendment w/ bipartisan support for PA’s victims with one that doesn’t?
Why is the PA GOP using victims as bargaining chips to move a controversial amendment?
Why do they choose to delay justice for victims?
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Where are the PA GOP’s priorities?
Not with victims - and not with the expansion of voting rights.
PA voters made their voices heard and they want you to stop vote suppression and disenfranchisement of Pennsylvanians — and all this politicking. #Shame
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WOW.
Republican lawmaker and abuse survivor calls out PA GOP lawmakers for putting justice at risk for their political gain.
Says GOP leaders trying to “use victims as pawns in a political game” penncapital-star.com/civil-rights-s
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“The entire country will be watching judicial elections in 2023. With such a bright spotlight focused squarely on Pennsylvania, it’s on us to make clear that we won’t settle for anything less than highly qualified and representative judges” buckscountybeacon.com/2022/11/pennsy
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Oh great - the guy who wanted to impeach the PA Supreme Court justices who ruled to throw out the unconstitutional gerrymandered congressional maps is now in charge of the powerful State Government Committee.
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The PA Senate has a new chair of its powerful State Govt Committee, conservative GOP Sen Cris Dush. In a sign of how he’ll preside, he ruled a Dem senator out of order when she referred to Jan 6 2021 as an insurrection. “We don’t use that here.”
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Pennsylvanians Can’t Afford to Ignore Judicial Elections in 2023 | It’s hard to overstate how important state courts are to maintaining rights and freedoms, writes 's . #Pennsylvania #PA01
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This is what democracy looks like!
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I joined @kadidakenner, @malcolmkenyatta and @Izzy4Lancaster for this: Rep. Perry, MAGA extremists condemned at Jan. 6 remembrance rally pennlive.com/news/2023/01/r
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Time to put all of this political theater to rest. I can only think about how much harder those of us who work in civic engagement and voter registration will have to work to overcome this voter suppression. This nonsense suppresses votes!
Where are the public servants?
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“Organizers invite “all like-minded, concerned citizens and lovers of democracy to join us” to hear from a roster of speakers that includes Kadida Kenner, CEO of the New Pennsylvania Project voter registration drive, state lawmakers and other community leaders.”
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We will hold Scott Perry accountable, and all who dare to disrupt democracy. Join us on Friday in Harrisburg.
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Is Perry for real??
Someone tell him about the Southern Strategy.
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Repeat this please.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene does not look thrilled as Scott Perry speaks on behalf of Byron Donalds
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And people wonder why folks don’t want to vote.
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