{"id":191197,"date":"2026-05-13T13:16:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/191197\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T13:16:07","slug":"13-upcoming-protests-and-political-events-in-pennsylvania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/191197\/","title":{"rendered":"13 upcoming protests and political events in Pennsylvania"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Want to get politically engaged this week? You can protest with Action Together NEPA, plant swap with Wayne County Democrats, or meet with Indivisible Lancaster Together.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s our weekly roundup of upcoming events and actions.<\/p>\n<p>Friday (May 15)<\/p>\n<p>Indivisible Pittsburgh: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/899611\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fridays With(out) Fetterman<\/a> (12-1 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>Action Together NEPA: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/832294\/?utm_source=Keystone&amp;utm_medium=Organizing&amp;utm_campaign=weekly_action_guide&amp;utm_id=action_together_nepa&amp;utm_term=Organizer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Williamsport Fight Back Fridays<\/a> (3-4 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A protest outside of Republican US Rep. Dan Meuser\u2019s office.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-courier-aditude-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Saturday (May 16)<\/p>\n<p>Chester County Democratic Committee:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/945848\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Adopt-a-Highway Spring Kickoff Cleanup<\/a> (Malvern, 8:30-10 a.m.)<\/p>\n<p>An inaugural highway cleanup event of the Tredyffrin Township Democrats on the recently adopted Swedesford Road in Malvern.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Indivisible Lancaster Together: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/855839\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Signs of Fascism Silent Vigil<\/a> (Lancaster County, 10 a.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A silent vigil protesting the fascist Trump administration. Address provided upon sign-up.<\/p>\n<p>Wayne County PA Democratic Party: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/908658\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Community Plant Swap<\/a> (Honesdale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A local plant swap at the Wayne County Democratic Headquarters, 967 Main St.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-courier-aditude-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Sunday (May 17)<\/p>\n<p>Franklin County Democratic Committee: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/945405\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Signs of Fascism<\/a> (Chambersburg, 2-3 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A vigil protesting the fascist Trump administration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Indivisible Lancaster Together: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/850008\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Monthly Meeting<\/a> (4-5 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A monthly meeting of the Lancaster Democrats to organize protests, rallies, and more progressive action. Address provided upon sign-up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Monday (May 18)<\/p>\n<p>Union County Democratic Committee: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/905952\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Monthly Meeting<\/a> (Lewisburg, 7-8:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A monthly meeting discussing future progressive action plans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-courier-aditude-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday (May 19)<\/p>\n<p>Montgomery County Democratic Committee: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/947247\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Election Day Poll Greeting<\/a> (Collegeville, multiple times)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer by greeting voters at South Elementary School.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday (May 20)<\/p>\n<p>Pike County Democratic Party: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/813935\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Resistance Wednesdays<\/a> (Milford, 12-2 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A weekly demonstration protesting the Trump administration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For Our Future Pennsylvania: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/945348\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Affordable Healthcare Town Hall <\/a>(Wilkes-Barre, 5:30-7 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A town hall dedicated to affordable healthcare for NEPA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-courier-aditude-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Thursday (May 21)<\/p>\n<p>Indivisible Greater Jenkintown: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/798839\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Raise Your Voice<\/a> (Abington Township, 5-7 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A protest for progressive values.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Chester County Democratic Committee: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilize.us\/mobilize\/event\/896071\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Post-Primary Happy Hour<\/a> (West Chester, 5:30-8 p.m.)<\/p>\n<p>A casual happy hour event after the primary vote throughout Pennsylvania.\u00a0<\/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\/labor\/philadelphia-sheraton-hotel-workers-threaten-to-strike-during-world-cup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia Sheraton hotel workers threaten to strike during World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-courier-aditude-ad__label\">Advertisement<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Want to get politically engaged this week? 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