Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (May 22 – May 28)

A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, May 22 through Thursday, May 28.

May 20, 2026

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Want to get politically engaged this week? You can chat about data centers, join a Memorial Day parade, or join your local happy hour.

Here’s our weekly roundup of upcoming events and actions.

Friday (May 22)

Action Together NEPA: Williamsport Fight Back Fridays (3-4 p.m.)

A protest outside of Republican US Rep. Dan Meuser’s office.

Saturday (May 23)

Indivisible Lancaster Together: Signs of Fascism Silent Vigil (11 a.m.)

A silent vigil protesting the fascist Trump Administration. RSVP for the event’s address.

Pennsylvania Stands Up: Data Center Canvass & Chat (Columbia, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)

A discussion on data centers and their local impact.

Sunrise Movement: Art Walk (Scranton, noon-4 p.m.)

A climate justice-centered art event. The Sunrise Movement will set up a table for art supplies, followed by a walk.

Lehigh County Democratic Party: Rally for Peace and Justice (Dorneyville, noon-1 p.m.)

A local protest on Hamilton Boulevard.

Sunday (May 24)

CeaseFirePA: South Hills United Against Gun Violence (Pittsburgh, 2:30-3:30 p.m.)

A community discussion on reducing gun violence.

Wayne County PA Democratic Party: Memorial Day Parade (Honesdale, 9:30-11 a.m.)

An opportunity to join the parade on the Wayne County Democrats’ float.

Tuesday (May 26)

Food & Water Action: 7th Congressional District Meeting (Allentown, 7-8 p.m.)

A casual meeting for local volunteers and organizers to discuss dangerous environmental policies. .

Wednesday (May 27)

Pike County Democratic Party: Resistance Wednesdays (Milford, noon – 2 p.m.)

A weekly demonstration protesting the Trump administration.

Indivisible: Pack Up Perry Potluck (Dillsburg, 4:30-6:30 p.m.)

A potluck to inspire voters to vote out Representative Scott Perry.

Reclaim Our Schools: Free the Future PA (Lower Providence Township, 6-7:30 p.m.)

A bimonthly meeting discussing strategies to support public schools. RSVP for the event’s address.

Thursday (May 28)

Indivisible: Clinton County Monthly Meeting (Lock Haven, 5:30-7:30 p.m.)

A community event with local Democrats.

Lancaster Together: Neighborhood Happy Hour, (6 – 7:30 p.m.)

A casual happy hour for like-minded progressives. RSVP for the event’s address.

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).

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