Welcome To The Norwin Penn Trafford Area Democrats!
We are a grassroots organization dedicated to building a more inclusive, equitable, and forward-thinking community. We work to elect Democratic leaders who share our values and champion policies that uplift working families, protect our environment, defend voting rights and ensure justice and opportunity for all. Through outreach, education and civic engagement, we empower local voices and strengthen democracy right here in North Huntingdon, Irwin, Manor, Trafford, North Irwin, Adamsburg, Harrison City, and Penn Township
Local Democratic Events
Our Next Norwin Penn Trafford Area Meeting Will Be
Saturday, March 14, 10:30AM, Norwin Public Library
Click Here to find Local Events, Meetings and Get-togethers
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WHAT YOU CAN DO AS A DEMOCRAT​
You can only make a difference IF you get involved
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Write to your representatives. Now more than ever you need to contact your representatives. Contact info is under "Our Representatives" or click on our "Message Of The Week".
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You can also go to https://5calls.org/ for a daily game plan to let your representatives know how you feel by calling them.
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Write a Letter to the Editor. Send your letter to Opinion@triblive.com. Include your name and address.
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Attend our meetings to find a way you can help move us forward.
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Consider working at the polls on Election Day. To apply scroll down this page.
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Vote and talk to neighbors and friends to make sure they have "a plan" to vote.
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Attend local meetings that affect your community. Local meeting schedules are listed below.
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To keep you updated on information on meetings, events and rallies across the county go to https://wtfcanidowestmoreland.org/
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Also check out Red Wine & Blue! It's a National group of suburban women Defeating Extremism..one friend at a time. CLICK HERE for more information
Book of the Month:
We The Women
by
Norah O'Donnell
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It's Time To Request
A Mail-In Ballot For The
2026 Election Year!
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has changed its postmark process so it reflects the date mail is first processed at a regional sorting facility, not when dropped off, causing potential delays for time-sensitive items like ballots and tax returns. To get a timely postmark, you must request a manual stamp at a local post office, use Certified or Registered Mail for a dated receipt, or mail items well in advance to account for processing delays.
*Cartoon Of The Week*
Did You Know....
If you are a widow or widower 50 or over, a senior 65 or over or are permanently disabled you may be eligible for the PA PROPERTY TAX OR RENT REBATE PROGRAM. It does not matter how much you have in your savings account. If you take half of your social security plus the Required Minimum Distribution amount (RMDs are mandatory annual withdrawals from tax-deferred retirement accounts like Traditional IRAs or 401(k)s) and it is less than 48,110, you are eligible for a rebate. To learn more or to apply on line go to: pa.gov/PTRR​
Weekly Great Podcasts
to keep you in the "Know".
Brian Tyler Cohen:
A Conversation With President Obama
https://barackobama.medium.com/my-conversation-with-brian-tyler-cohen-e25cac125f44
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
below is letter of the week
for past letters that were written and sent to local publications for consideration
Click Here
Letter of the Week
The Cost Of ICE In Our Community....​
ICE is drawing down its agents in Minnesota but significantly increasing its presents in Pennsylvania. Maybe they think they will have better luck in PA because we are a purple state. But the issue with ICE is not a blue or red problem, it is a constitutional, law and order issue. We have all seen how they act with excessive force, without “probable cause”, with illegal detention of individuals including citizens, without due process, they enter homes without judicial warrants and they make arrests based on racial profiling violating equal protection principles. There had been no accountability for these unconstitutional actions . They are not seeking to keep the peace, or uphold law and order but instead to frighten and intimidate, to cause chaos and disorder.
We can not let Pennsylvania become another Minnesota. We do not want the modern day version of the KKK terrorizing our residents. Contact your local and county officials, attend their meetings, call their offices (Westmoreland County Commissioners 1-724-830-3106). Tell them you want them to pass ordinances to restrict ICE's illegal activity and to rescind the sheriff's 287(g) agreement. State and Federal officials can also help, (Capitol switchboard—202-224-3121). Let’s show the world that Pennsylvanians are not afraid to say no to corrupt, undemocratic, unlawful action.
Joanne Garing
Become a
Poll Worker
Make a difference in the Electoral process and ensure that every vote counts by being a poll worker.
We also need poll watchers to ensure every vote counts!
Apply now for 2026
​We always need Poll workers!
Training Will Be Provided
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Contact Us!
Our next Norwin PT Area Democrats Meeting will be February 28th
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