New polling place camera ban is bad for election protection

No cell phones, no cameras, a new ban in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties is keeping all cameras out because they will “distract” first-time voters.

This will make election protection efforts, like VideoYourVote, a lot more difficult.

Terry Griffin, Western PA Field Organizer, and Liz Rincon, Executive State Director for the PA League spoke on the drawbacks of this ban…see the news story here

The PA League and the PAVoice Election Protection coalition will still be participating in VideoYourVote, by going to polls to ask voters about their voting experiences. And don’t forget to call 866-OUR-VOTE if you see a problem at the polls to report it right away!

Tags: 2008, allegheny, camera ban, election coverage, election protection, pbs, poll problems, presidential election, videoyourvote, voter rights, westmoreland

Debate Bingo!

The picture isn’t the greatest, but the League’s first debate watch party at Ava Lounge IS great. Debate bingo is a hit! Don’t miss out on the next watch party next Wednesday!

-Dylan

Tags: 2008, Ava Lounge, debate, election, Party, PLYVEF

The Last Two Debate Watch Parties!

Did everyone have fun watching the last two pres and vp debates?  Okay, so maybe that’s not the word for it, but the League is here to change that.

Putting the “fun” back into “debate,”  the PA League has partnered with our old friends at The Shadow Lounge to bring you the debates you’ve been looking for.

Educate yourself on the candidates’ issues while playing our debate bingo for prizes or partake of the Shadow Lounge’s drink specials!

That’s this Tuesday, Oct 7th from 8pm till it’s over, and again Wednesday Oct 15th from 8pm till no one can take it any more.  Get there early to get a good seat!

Tags: 2008, debate, election, october, Party, pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, PLYV, presidential, vote

Rhyme Calisthenics!

Rhyme Cal is kickin it off at Shadow Lounge. Its too full so they’re moving people to the Blue Room. Roxanne says that’s where the food is!
-Dylan

Tags: 2008, hip-hop, pittsburgh, PLYVEF, Rhyme Calisthenics, Shadow Lounge, young voters

Standing up for America

Standing Up for America!

Terry and I spent the morning with our friends Jerry, Andy, and Kelly from the United Steelworkers at the US Steel Clairton Works making sure that everyone there was registered to vote before the registration deadline Monday. Thanks to the USW for bringing us in.

You may be wondering, why, standing up for America, is Terry crouching in this photo? I suggest spending a little time out talking to voters with him, and you will see that he does things his own way. Not that he is any less effective for it: there are a few people who will be out at the polls November 4 who would not have been able to vote this year without Terry’s dedication this morning!

Mac

Tags: 2008, canvassing, election, new voters, Pennsylvania, registration, steelworkers, voter