Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (May 8 – May 14)

A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and more ways to take action statewide–Friday, May 8 through Thursday, May 14.

May 6, 2026

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Want to get politically engaged this week? You can protest with Indivisible, meet with the Sunrise Movement, or get tenant advice from One Pennsylvania.

Here’s our weekly roundup of upcoming events:

Friday (May 8)

Indivisible Pittsburgh: Fridays With(out) Fetterman (Pittsburgh, 12 – 1 p.m.)

A weekly protest outside of Democratic US Rep. John Fetterman’s office, regarding ICE and Fetterman’s support of the Republican party.

Saturday (May 9)

Northampton County Democratic Committee: Rally for Freedom and Justice (Easton, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)

A weekly demonstration protesting the Trump administration’s actions.

Union County Democratic Committee: Data Center Discussion (Lewisburg, 10:30 a.m. – noon)

A discussion on data centers, their impact, and guidance on how to assess their effect on your township or borough.

Indivisible: No Kings West Chester Weekly Protest (West Chester, 11 a.m. – noon)

A protest against the Trump administration’s foreign policies.

Keystone Indivisible: End the ICE Age (Patton Township, 11 a.m. – noon)

A protest against ICE’s presence in Pennsylvania.

Sunday (May 10)

Franklin County Democratic Committee: 2026 Signs of Fascism (Chambersburg, 2 – 3 p.m.)

A vigil protesting fascism and the Trump administration.

Sunrise Movement: General Body Meeting (Pittsburgh, 7 – 8:30 p.m.)

A meeting covering climate justice in Pittsburgh.

Monday (May 11)

Indivisible Lancaster Together: Neighborhood Happy Hour (Lancaster, 4 – 6 p.m.)

A happy hour for progressives at Lombardo’s Deli and Bistro.

Indivisible: Democracy Mondays (Pittsburgh, 4:30 – 6 p.m.)

A weekly progressive protest at the Frick Park Playground.

Tuesday (May 12)

Pennsylvania Stands Up: Chapter Meeting (Virtual, 6 – 8 p.m.)

An organizing committee meeting for Berks County residents.

One Pennsylvania: Free Renters Rights Clinic (Philadelphia, 6 – 8 p.m.)

A free renters’ rights workshop with tenant advice from housing lawyers.

Thursday (May 14)

Our Future Pennsylvania: Energy Math event (Bethlehem, 6 – 7 p.m.)

An affordability discussion on climate justice and clean energy.

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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