I knock on a lot of doors. I often get an earful about the state of the country, the economy, and the world. “What can we do?” is a common refrain. It turns out, there is a lot you can do. There are groups you can join, news sources you can support, and actions you…
Category: Money!
Petitions – The Most Painful Part of Politics
You may have been asked to sign a petition for a candidate recently – maybe a would-be judge, or a candidate for City Controller or District Attorney. And you may be wondering what it is all about. Petitions are used by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to vet candidates for the election ballot. If you want…
The Next Primary – Judges, Judges, Judges (Part Three)
Why does it cost so much to be a judge? Well, part of the reason is simple economics — it’s what the market will bear. Think about street money, for a moment. Street money is the money paid to committee people and others who push the candidates on election day. There are 1,703 divisions (places…
The Next Primary – Judges, Judges, Judges (Part Two)
So, pretend for a moment that you would like to be a judge. You went to law school and you are tired of going before judges — you want to be one yourself. Welp! Join the club. There are a lot of attorneys (a lot of them!) who have the same idea, and they are…
Ward 55 Democratic Voter Registration Drive
Ward 55 Democratic Executive Committee is sponsoring a voter registration drive for Philadelphia’s 55th Ward. The drive begins Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the law office at 3200 Magee Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. The drive ends on Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the same location. All…