Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events


Event | Virtual
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All-Member Webinar: 2026 Election Protection & Safeguarding Plans

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy – and protecting the right to vote requires all of us. The ACLU of Pennsylvania and our partners have as important a role to play in safeguarding the 2026 election more than ever – ensuring access to the ballot without unnecessary barriers and helping uphold the integrity of the election and certification processes. Join us for our next All-Member Webinar on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 12 p.m. to learn about our 2026 Election Protection and Safeguarding plans. We hope you’ll leave with a better understanding of how the ACLU-PA shows up – before, during, and after Election Day – to protect Pennsylvania voters and respond when voter rights are threatened, and we’ll equip you with resources to keep you informed and ready to take action!   Moderated by: Danitra Sherman – Acting Director of Advocacy and Policy Panelists: Samm Pheiffer, Engagement and Mobilization Director Rebecca Cusumano-Seidel, Advocacy and Policy Strategist Kate Steiker-Ginzberg, Fellowship Attorney, Voting Rights Cambriae Lee, Communications Director
Oct 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM (ET)
Event | Virtual
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Part II: A Struggling System: When Representation Fails

What Happens After “You Have the Right to an Attorney”? This 3-part virtual lunchtime series will explore how Pennsylvania’s public defense system works, what effective and ethical representation requires, and how modern public defense models are changing the way lawyers represent clients. The programs are open to legislators, legislative staff, attorneys, advocates, students, community members, and the general public. Free CLE credit will be available for attorneys.
Nov 05, 2026 | 12:00 PM (ET)
Event | Virtual
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Part III: The Modern Public Defense System

What Happens After “You Have the Right to an Attorney”? This 3-part virtual lunchtime series will explore how Pennsylvania’s public defense system works, what effective and ethical representation requires, and how modern public defense models are changing the way lawyers represent clients. The programs are open to legislators, legislative staff, attorneys, advocates, students, community members, and the general public. Free CLE credit will be available for attorneys.
Dec 03, 2026 | 12:00 PM (ET)

Past Events


Event | Virtual
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All-Member Webinar: Freedom of Speech on College Campus

Join us for our all-member webinar on Thursday, October 23, at 12 p.m. for a conversation with ACLU-PA as we take a look at our work around freedom of speech on college campuses. We will have an insightful discussion on the challenges and opportunities surrounding First Amendment rights on college campuses, as they explore our recent case, SJP v. University of Pittsburgh, which highlights these issues in action. In this case, the ACLU of Pennsylvania argues that both the non-disruptive library protest and the open advocacy letter are free speech protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Oct 23, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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The Past and the Present Concerns of Book Banning in America

In honor of Banned Book Week, the library in collaboration with ACLU-PA is hosting a panel discussion on the history and current state of book banning in America. Our panel will include representatives from ACLU-PA, Sandra Miller, advocacy coordinator with Education Voters PA, Education Law Center PA, attorneys Hetal Dhagat and Christine Porter, a representative from PSLA (PA School Library Association) Intellectual Freedom Task Group, and Mt. Lebanon Library Director Robyn Vittek. This event will take place after hours at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library. Refreshments will be provided.
Oct 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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Investing in Justice: How Strengthening Public Defense Can Transform Communities

Jan 22, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-Person
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Surveillance and Community: The Impact of Technology on Policing

We hope that you will join us for this important and engaging conversation
Dec 11, 2024 | 5:30 PM
Event | In-Person
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All-Member Webinar: ACLU-PA Election Reflection and Path Forward

We are ready and prepared!
Dec 05, 2024 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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Defending Democracy on the Frontlines: The Battleground States – A Special Webinar with ACLU-PA, ACLU-MI and ACLU-NV

We need all hands on deck to ensure every voter has access to the ballot box and understands their rights at the polls – join us Thursday, October 10th to learn how.
Oct 10, 2024 | 4:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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All-Member Webinar: Schools Where All Students Are Welcome

Join us for our all-member webinar on Thursday, June 27 for a special viewing of our Speaking Freely podcast!
Jun 27, 2024 | 12:30 PM
Event | In-Person
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ACLU-PA Night at Carnegie Theatre!

Join us for ACLU-PA Night at Carnegie Theatre!
Apr 25, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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All-Member Webinar: Meet our new Executive Director, Mike Lee!

Meet our new executive director in our upcoming All-Member Webinar!
Mar 21, 2024 | 12:30 PM