Category Archives: politics

Make your own political cartoons and campaign buttons at the Warhol's Cartoon Factory

This weekend the Warhol Museum opens a new exhibit called the Cartoon Factory that has got a few of my favoirte things.  I love the warhol because you can screen print things there and this new exhibit gives you a chance to make your own political cartoons or campaign buttons. Cartoon Factory 2008: Scaring Up the Vote November 1- 2, 10am-5pm brought more

Barackwurst or Hillbasa – both are delicious choices

Franktuary is getting into the political spirit. With the primary election just a little over 2 weeks away, Franktuary has cooked up a poll of their own. The Sausage Poll – from now until election day – Franktuary is offering 2 special items: Barackwurst – featuring an array of patriotic condiments, is a half-link of bratwurst and a half-link more

Politcal Game Night

With just 4 weeks left until the 2008 Primary, Pittsburgh has become a hot bed of political events.  Pittsburgh is also home to the the oldest continuous independent democratic club in the US.  Saturday night is their annual event – this year it is political game night.  Great trivia and I guarantee you will see some of your favorite elected officials more

Are you REGISTERED TO VOTE?

The last day to register to Vote before the Primary Election is MARCH 24, 2008. PRIMARY ELECTION DAY – April 22, 2008 Not sure if you are registered? Want to change your party affiliation? Just send in a voter registration form Click here to fill out the voter registration form or Click here to see where you can pick up a voter registration form You more

Mayoral Candidates Debate

I know everyone is talking about Hilary and Obama, Rudy and Fred.  While the presidential election is over a year away, Pittsburgh is just a month away from a very important election.  Every election day is important.  Pittsburgh needs you to learn about the candidates and vote!  Election day is just a month away.  more

Git Aht The Vote…

Here’s a handy, searchable list of polling places in Allegheny County… Here’s the PG’s election coverage… Here’s the Trib’s election coverage… And here’s a picture of Nixon bowling… And let’s not forget that after voting, you’ll be so drained of energy, salt, and nitrates, you’ll need to replenish with Bacon Night at the Harris, which fits more

One fine city

I just wanted to share this picture which sums of up Pittsburgh for me. Last Thursday Pittsburgh was named THE most livable city. If you already live in Pittsburgh, you know that Pittsburgh is a great place to live and if you are reading this blog you know that I kind of have a thing for Pittsburgh. But it is nice to be recognized for being more