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VICTORY: We Passed Our First Bill!
MarchOnHarrisburg helped to pass the first voting reform in Pennsylvania since 1937!
Our Actions Forced Speaker Turzai to Co-Sponsor the Gift Ban!
Nonviolent civil disobedience makes it happen! Immediately after two nonviolent direct actions, Speaker Turzai co-sponsored HB 1291: Gift Ban for Public Officials. A major victory in the fight to end corruption in Pennsylvania!
March to Make Corruption Illegal
On Saturday, April 27, we kicked off the March to Make Corruption Illegal from Philadelphia. We’re marching 105-miles to Harrisburg to demand a Gift Ban for public officials!
Protect Our Vote Coalition: The Voting Machine Decision Was & Is Invalid
On Wednesday, March 6, the Protect Our Vote Coalition testified at the Board of Election Sunshine meeting to present the procedural and legal failings of the February 20 voting machines decision.
Philadelphia Commissioners decision on new voting machines was a failure of democracy.
If we cannot trust that our votes are accurately and securely counted, our democracy is in jeopardy. This fight is far from over, we are committed to challenging this decision and fighting to keep cybersecurity and accessibility central in the voting machine acquisition process.
We Won the First Battle for Secure Voting Machines in Philly!
Because of the efforts of the democracy movement in Philadelphia, City Commissioners are delaying their decision on Philadelphia’s new voting machines.
The Fight For Democracy in PA Just Got Stronger.
Yesterday, MarchOnHarrisburg joined nonpartisan, good government grassroots organizations Common Cause PA, League of Women Voters PA, and Represent Us PA at the State Capitol Building to announce the formation of the Democracy Partnership of Pennsylvania!
No Matter Who Is In Office…
More than anything, yesterday’s election showed us the power of the people: Across the country, where State Legislatures have failed, democracy won on the ballot.
Responding to Speaker Turzai
Speaker Turzai and Allegany County Chairman Dave both have published editorials questioning the need for an independent redistricting citizen commission and MarchOnHarrisburg’s motives for advocating for one. MoH executive director responds.
March On Harrisburg Education Fund 