A bill that would redefine marriage as “A civil contract between two individuals” was introduced to the PA House by Malcom Kenyatta… and passed! Call your state Senator and tell them to support House Bill 1800!

Join the next New Member Onboarding, Saturday April 11 at 11 am for a virtual training session! This is an opportunity to get a crash course in Lancaster Stands Up, have your questions answered, and connect and learn from current members.

Join us this coming Sunday for some arts and crafts in the park for the whole family. We want to enjoy the spring weather with you as we paint and create with good tunes on. Take some time to relax and create with us! We will have stuff for the kids - of all ages! We hope to see you there!

(1/3) Last week, we invited community members to join us for a conversation about AI data centers at Millersville University. We heard from our speakers about what data centers are, the harms they can pose to communities and how we can organize to fight back against big tech...

(1/2) No Kings Day was a wonderful time to gather as community, but fighting for our community takes work - week to week, month to month. If you have 1-2 hours a week, and care about building a better world, consider joining one of our working teams!

Amongst thousands at this past weekends No Kings rally here in Lancaster, we got to talk to a few community members on why they were out there last Saturday.

Today is when we really show up and celebrate the unique, timeless, and essential identities our trans siblings hold–and their importance in our community. Join Lancaster Stands Up and Lancaster Pride for a Trans Day of Visibility Open Mic event, from 5-6:30 PM in Penn Square.

(1/3) Our next Data Center Community Conversation is in Manor Township, on April 2nd from 6 - 8 pm in the Reighard Multi-Purpose Room at Millersville University. Manor Township is ahead of the game, as the only township in Lancaster County with a zoning ordinance on the books.

We stood along side thousands of Lancastrians yesterday during the No Kings Rally! It was great to see the amount of folks across the county who are ready to take a stand against this fascists regime.

Tomorrow Lancaster will be taking part in sayin ‘No Kings’ with the rest of the nation. Numbers will be in the thousands - we cannot let our anger and energy end and stay there.

(1/4) The Lancaster Stands Up (LSU) endorsement process is vital, since it allows us to collectively identify and support progressive candidates in Lancaster County.

The fight against data centers in Lancaster is far from over. We still have work to do in the city but we must take our fight county wide.

Thank you to everyone who came out for our first ever in person candidate town hall! We know the power of our endorsement and what can be accomplished by co-governing with elected officials who work with us, not just for us.

Our statement in response to the planned sweep for today on New Holland Avenue. Our people deserve dignity and respect.

(1/3) We have had enough of choosing between the least bad options at the ballot box! That's why we are holding a town hall on March 22nd - to give YOU a chance to ask candidates questions about the issues you care about. This event helps us collectively identify...

We’re organizing our communities across race, place, class, and gender to take action on the issues they care about. If you’re a new member or want to learn more about our work, attend our new member/volunteer onboarding on March 25 at 7PM. Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/e...

(1/2) Thank you to all the women worldwide, now and in the past, who have courageously organized in the fight for dignity, justice, safety, and peace.

(1/2) “We’re working on what we need to do, which is provide a quality police department for our citizens. That’s my main priority.” - Police Chief Margevich This is what we love to see, Millersville is willing to set the precedent, that we hope all other municipalities can learn and follow from.

(1/2) Don't let the name fool you - the SAVE America Act is designed to restrict our right to a free and fair election. If you changed your name for any reason, ie. after getting married or changing your legal gender, it would make it very difficult for you to vote.

(1/2) We had a wonderful time at our letter writing social in Columbia. This was a great way to live out LSU’s co-governance value together by sharing our voice with elected officials.

The Black Panther Party gave wings to the Black Power movement and left lasting positive impacts on our communities – including the Free Breakfast Program, which led to many free meal programs at schools. Read more here: pastandsup.org/.../the-birt...

(1/3) Last Monday, 150 of us attended a Mass Meeting - in person and virtual - to stand together with our neighbors across Lancaster and Pennsylvania. We spent the evening learning about issues affecting all of us and how we can keep pressure on our elected officials.

Quarrryville has withdrawn their ICE agreement! This is the first withdrawal in the county, may everyone else follow Quarryville’s lead on this one.

(1/2) For Week 2 of #BlackHistoryMonth, let's honor Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock and Roll!

(1/2) Our Membership proudly endorsed Vincent Derek Smith's run for Lancaster City Council. While he didn't win, one of the council seats is currently open - meaning he still has a shot! Come out to tomorrow's City Council meeting and voice your support for Derek!

"This #BlackHistoryMonth we take a look at the Christiana Uprising...This story is all the more relevant today as ICE kidnappings have a direct historical link to the slave catchers of the past." Read the rest of our newest blog post here: pastandsup.org/lancaster/20...

Thank you to the community for showing up yesterday for our neighbors. Abolish ICE.

Tomorrow there is a call for a general strike in solidarity with the people of Minneapolis. This general strike calls for no school, no work, and no spending. We encourage all who are able to participate, but we know that this is not always an option for everyone.

The time to act and organize our communities is now, but we can't do it without you. If you're looking for ways to stand up and fight back please join us at our Mass Meeting on February 9! Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/e...

(1/3) It is Martin Luther King day, so our office is closed but we want to take some time to honor MLK's legacy. One thing that many of us forget is that while Reverend King used nonviolent methods, he was also a radical who was a thorn in the side of the racist...

Join us in our fight to win back Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and our country. It will take all of us, we need each other more than ever. This will be a hybrid event, so RSVP whether or not you intend to join in person! www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/e...

In case you missed it: our endorsed candidates were sworn in at the beginning of 2026! Congrats Amos S., Ethan B., Jeanne C., and Matt R.! We look forward to working with you on Stopping the Sweeps, Police Accountability, and more. (1st photo credit: Blaine Shahan, LNP)

Yesterday in Minneapolis, Renee Nicole Good, a community member and bystander, looking out for her neighbors, was murdered by ICE agents.

Say NO to American Imperialism! Rally at Penn Square, Lancaster City, at 12 PM. Sign up through Indivisible LT here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblel...

(1/2) The power of workers is stronger when we show up together and stand in solidarity with one another. Our Lancaster Behavioral Health workers have been working on unionizing with Teamsters Local 771, and still need our support. They are asking...

(1/2) The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has temporarily withdrawn the cruel Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO). We don’t know when these changes will rear their ugly head again so we must be prepared!

It has been several weeks since city officials passed a community benefits agreement, two days after releasing their final draft to the public. The final version of the CBA is stronger than what was first presented, which is a testament to our collective pressure and organizing.

"Filling this proposed funding gap is within the means of our county. The Lancaster County commissioners are about to approve a $340 million budget, while sitting on reserve funds in the tens of millions of dollars. lancasteronline.com/opinion/lett...

Lancaster is choosing its next police chief. Our voices deserve to be heard! Fill out our form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Behind every Starbucks drink are baristas who are struggling. While workers are striking nationwide, support us and DON'T BUY STARBUCKS at ANY location ✊💚 #NoContractNoCoffee

Don’t forget next Thursday is our holiday party & community drive! Here is a list of items our community is in need of and what you can donate! We are excited to close out 2025 with all of you and as always support our community together! See you then!

(1/4) Starbucks Workers United is entering their third week on strike, and their strength comes from all of us standing together fighting for a long-overdue first contract. This fight isn’t just about baristas—it’s about workers’ rights and the power a community has when...

Our electoral team is enjoying an afternoon of fun and games at Decades this Sunday! Come out and join us where some of our recently elected officials will be joining us!

Our electoral team is enjoying an afternoon of fun and games at Decades this Sunday! Come out and join us where some of our recently elected officials will be joining us!

As we all prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and to appreciate what we have to be thankful for, we must also remember that many of our most vulnerable neighbors are seeing what little they have cruelly taken away.

Save the Date!! We will be hosting our annual end of year holiday party in just a few weeks & we would love to see you there! This year we will be hosting a potluck as well as having a food, clothing, and hygiene drive in support of our community!

Lancaster! Today as Extra Give kicks off and we enter into the holiday season we encourage you to keep your money aligned with your values.

(1/2) The City of Lancaster has finally released the draft of a Community Benefits Agreement detailing the obligations of the two proposed data centers should they be allowed to operate in our city. A more digestible 2-page summary is here. The plan is...

Game night is tonight at 6 PM! Hope to see you there! Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/e...

Do you want to find out how you can build a better Lancaster hand in hand with your community? If so, come join us at our New Member Onboarding! Learn how we organize and win, how you can get involved, and more. Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/pastandsup/e...