{"id":185978,"date":"2026-05-07T04:58:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T04:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/185978\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T04:58:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T04:58:28","slug":"12-upcoming-protests-and-political-events-in-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/185978\/","title":{"rendered":"12 upcoming protests and political events in Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to get politically engaged this week? You can protest with Indivisible, meet with the Sunrise Movement, or get tenant advice from One Pennsylvania.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s our weekly roundup of upcoming events:<\/p>\n<p>Friday (May 8)<\/p>\n<p>Indivisible Pittsburgh: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/899611\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fridays With(out) Fetterman<\/a> (Pittsburgh, 12 \u2013 1 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A weekly protest outside of Democratic US Rep. John Fetterman\u2019s office, regarding ICE and Fetterman\u2019s support of the Republican party.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday (May 9)<\/p>\n<p>Northampton County Democratic Committee: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/818461\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rally for Freedom and Justice<\/a> (Easton, 10:30 \u2013 11:30 a.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A weekly demonstration protesting the Trump administration\u2019s actions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-courier-aditude-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Union County Democratic Committee: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/933895\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Data Center Discussion<\/a> (Lewisburg, 10:30 a.m. \u2013 noon)<\/p>\n<p>A discussion on data centers, their impact, and guidance on how to assess their effect on your township or borough.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Indivisible: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/880895\/?utm_source=Keystone&amp;utm_medium=Organizing&amp;utm_campaign=weekly_action_guide&amp;utm_id=indivisible&amp;utm_term=Organizer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">No Kings West Chester Weekly Protest<\/a> (West Chester, 11 a.m. \u2013 noon)<\/p>\n<p>A protest against the Trump administration\u2019s foreign policies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Keystone Indivisible: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/943961\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">End the ICE Age<\/a> (Patton Township, 11 a.m. \u2013 noon)<\/p>\n<p>A protest against ICE\u2019s presence in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-courier-aditude-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Sunday (May 10)<\/p>\n<p>Franklin County Democratic Committee: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/945398\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Signs of Fascism<\/a> (Chambersburg, 2 \u2013 3 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A vigil protesting fascism and the Trump administration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sunrise Movement: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/747434\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">General Body Meeting<\/a> (Pittsburgh, 7 \u2013 8:30 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A meeting covering climate justice in Pittsburgh.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Monday (May 11)<\/p>\n<p>Indivisible Lancaster Together: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/935660\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Neighborhood Happy Hour<\/a> (Lancaster, 4 \u2013 6 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A happy hour for progressives at Lombardo\u2019s Deli and Bistro.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-courier-aditude-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Indivisible: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/801460\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Democracy Mondays<\/a> (Pittsburgh, 4:30 \u2013 6 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A weekly progressive protest at the Frick Park Playground.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday (May 12)<\/p>\n<p>Pennsylvania Stands Up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/812966\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chapter Meeting<\/a> (Virtual, 6 \u2013 8 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>An organizing committee meeting for Berks County residents.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One Pennsylvania: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/873070\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Free Renters Rights Clinic<\/a> (Philadelphia, 6 \u2013 8 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A free renters\u2019 rights workshop with tenant advice from housing lawyers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-courier-aditude-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Thursday (May 14)<\/p>\n<p>Our Future Pennsylvania: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/940535\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Energy Math event<\/a> (Bethlehem, 6 \u2013 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>An affordability discussion on climate justice and clean energy.<\/p>\n<p>Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator, Ava Edwards, ava@couriernewsroom.com with details (please send details at least one week before the event).<\/p>\n<p>Related:<a href=\"https:\/\/keystonenewsroom.com\/news\/we-asked-you-answered-if-you-could-ask-any-pa-elected-official-one-question-what-would-it-be\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> We asked, you answered: If you could ask any Pa. elected official one question, what would it be?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Want to get politically engaged this week? 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