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Keystone Progress is Pennsylvania's progressive online activist network.

April, 2017

Candidate Forum on April 26

Candidate Forum on April 26
On Wednesday, April 26, there will be a Candidate Forum at the H.O. Hirt Auditorium at the Blasco Public Library, 160 East Front St, Erie PA, The event begins at 6:30 PM and is free and open to the public. When arriving, audience members are invited to place written questions in the areas of poverty/mental health, LGBTQ rights, and other topics (health care, election reform, etc) in jars. There will be a moderator, who will ask questions from the jars of candidates for Erie County Executive, Erie County Council, Erie City Mayor, and Erie City Council. Time permitting, candidates for other offices who attend will be given two minutes each to speak. The forum is a joint effort with Keystone Progress Erie, Mental Health Association of NW PA and Erie Gay News.
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February, 2017

Women's March on Erie Draws Thousands

Women's March on Erie Draws Thousands
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, members of Keystone Progress joined thousands of women and men at the Women's March on Erie. This was one of the largest demonstration's in our city in years, and the largest march in national history. Thanks to all who participated. The event started off at the Erie County Courthouse, 140 W 6th St, and marched around Perry Square, and concluded with a program of speakers and performers in Perry Square. Emcee was Heather Cole. Speakers and performers included Tiffany McCloud, Cindy Purvis, Marisa Moks-Unger, Christina Rieger, PhD., Rev. Beth Marshall, Karen Risser, Niken Astari-Carpenter, Brit Soule, Traci Andrews, Sarah Everett, Rabbi Emily Losben-Ostrov, Jessica Semler, and Doris Cipolla. The speakers addressed multiple issues including women's rights, immigrant rights, worker rights, reproductive rights, LGBTQIA rights, environmental rights, rights for all races, rights of religious freedom, and rights of persons with disabilities.
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December, 2016

Vigil for Our Democracy in Perry Square

Vigil for Our Democracy in Perry Square
On Sunday Nov 13, about a hundred people attended the Vigil for Our Democracy in Perry Square, 6th and State St, Erie PA. Organizer Daniel Doubet of Keystone Progress described it as follows: "This a peaceful space for those coping with the election results. This election threatens our core values as a country, and our vulnerable friends and neighbors. And while the results were devastating, we hope to find solace by standing together for our core democratic principles. We reject hatred, and stand vigilant for those in our community who are vulnerable targets for this hatred." The vigil was not a protest against President-Elect Donald Trump, but a stand against hatred. Speakers included Pastor Harry Euell of Faith Temple Church; Rev. Dr. Rich McCarty of Community United Church, Edinboro University professor Lisa Austin, Heather Garczynski, Selena King, political activist Matthew Hatfield, and Daniel Doubet. In between speakers, Daniel encouraged people to talk--really talk--to one another.
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October, 2016

Keystone Progress endorses McGinty, Shapiro, DePasquale, and congressional and legislative candidates

Keystone Progress endorses McGinty, Shapiro, DePasquale, and congressional and legislative candidates
[READING, PA - September 15, 2016] – Keystone Progress announced its general election endorsements today, highlighted by the unanimous endorsements of statewide candidates Katie McGinty (U.S. Senate), Josh Shapiro (Attorney General) and Eugene DePasquale (Auditor General).
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May, 2016

Keystone Progress PAC endorses Shapiro, DePasquale, 32 legislative candidates

Keystone Progress PAC endorses Shapiro, DePasquale, 32 legislative candidates
[READING, PA, April 13, 2016 ] –The political action committee of Keystone Progress announced its primary election endorsements today, highlighted by a unanimous endorsement of Josh Shapiro for Attorney General. (www.keystoneprogresspac.org)
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October, 2015

BREAKING: Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Defends White Nationalist

BREAKING: Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Defends White Nationalist
(HARRISBURG, PA - September 24, 2015)— Following a hearing on an "English-only" bill in the Pennsylvania House State Government Committee, it was reported today that Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Cranberry Township) invited a known white nationalist, Robert "Bob" Vandervoort, to testify on the bill.
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September, 2015

Keystone Progress on Introduction of The Pennsylvania Fairness Act (HB 1510 / SB 974), LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill

Keystone Progress on Introduction of The Pennsylvania Fairness Act (HB 1510 / SB 974), LGBT Non-Discrimination Bill
Harrisburg, PA 0 August 27, 2015 – Michael Morrill, Executive Director of Keystone Progress, gave the following statement on the introduction of HB 1510 & SB 974, LGBT non-discrimination:
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August, 2015

North by Northwest Progressive Summit on August 30

North by Northwest Progressive Summit on August 30
I am thrilled to announce that Keystone Progress will host the North by Northwest Progressive Summit in Erie on Sunday, August 30th, at the Avalon Hotel, 16 W 10th St, Erie PA. This event will be an opportunity for leaders, activists and community members to learn, speak and share ways to make real improvements in our community.
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