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The goal of nonviolent direct action (NVDA) is to force an encounter between citizens and their government. The goal of our nonviolent direct action is to confront our public servants and insist that they see themselves as human beings obligated to serve the public. direct action also reminders legislators that we are human beings who deserve to more fairly participate in making the collective decisions that govern our lives.

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Non-Violent Direct Action Blog Posts
“You take all the bribes and we pay the price,” - Pennsylvania action on climate Crashes the 24th Annual Pennsylvania Society Event in New York City
“You take all the bribes and we pay the price,” - Pennsylvania action on climate Crashes the 24th Annual Pennsylvania Society Event in New York City
We pushed, they panicked. Here’s how legislators protected their swamp and killed the Gift Ban on September 12th — but our efforts are inevitably draining it.
We pushed, they panicked. Here’s how legislators protected their swamp and killed the Gift Ban on September 12th — but our efforts are inevitably draining it.
Mobilization to Pass Gift Ban Sends Legislators Into Panic On First Day Back in Session
Mobilization to Pass Gift Ban Sends Legislators Into Panic On First Day Back in Session

PA Legislature Adjourns Early To Avoid Voting On Gift Ban Legislation

Two Democracy Warriors Arrested for Attempting to Deliver Messages to Our Representatives
Two Democracy Warriors Arrested for Attempting to Deliver Messages to Our Representatives

We put our state representatives on notice: The Gift Ban will be forced to a vote on September 12th and they will very publicly have to choose which side they are on.

Ten Activists with Pennsylvania Action on Climate (PAC) Arrested in the State Capitol for Demanding that Legislators Stop Taking Bribes While the Planet Dies
Ten Activists with Pennsylvania Action on Climate (PAC) Arrested in the State Capitol for Demanding that Legislators Stop Taking Bribes While the Planet Dies

On Monday, June 13, a group of 50 activists with Pennsylvania Action on Climate (PAC) confronted the state legislature to demand they stop fueling the climate crisis with their greed and corruption. Ten activists were arrested and charged with criminal trespass.

Ho, Ho, Ho, End the Quid Pro Quos!
Ho, Ho, Ho, End the Quid Pro Quos!

On December 14, 2021, Santa took the Reindeer Express to the Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg, PA to tell our state legislators something important: When you get a gift from lobbyists who want something in return, that is NOT a gift. THAT IS A BRIBE!!!

Crashing Corrupt Corman's Fundraiser
Crashing Corrupt Corman's Fundraiser

On October 7th, after months of silence by Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman and his continued failure to bring the Gift Ban to a vote, more than two dozen MarchOnHarrisburg activists from across the state converged at the Toftrees Golf Resort in State College where Sen. Corman was holding one of his annual fundraisers.

The Pennsylvania Legislature Should Be Embarrassed
The Pennsylvania Legislature Should Be Embarrassed

Our banners spanning the Capitol steps on June 9th made sure that our legislators, our audience, anyone passing by, and the media couldn’t miss the shameful truth that despite 33 Gift Ban bills being introduced over the past 20 years, our legislature has made the choice over and over to put money and power over the well-being of Pennsylvanians.

From Quid Pro Quo to Quid Pro No! The Decades-Long Battle to Ban Bribery in Pennsylvania
From Quid Pro Quo to Quid Pro No! The Decades-Long Battle to Ban Bribery in Pennsylvania

When the Gift Ban is signed into law, it will be the culmination of not only years of advocacy by MarchOnHarrisburg, but also by other anti-corruption advocates who demanded action for decades before us. Here’s a look back on the history of the Gift Ban.

Recap: Week of Action for the Gift Ban
Recap: Week of Action for the Gift Ban

With only a few days left in the legislation session, we ramped up our Gift Ban campaign the last week of September demanding the bill be called to a vote.