Workforce PA:
Project Resistance
INTRODUCTION: “THE ROOF IS ON FIRE!”
John Broadhurst is a former Democratic candidate for Congress and co-organizer of Work-Force PA, John is an entrepreneur currently developing an amphibious water-bomber aircraft to fight severe wildfires.
Hagir Elsheikh, CEO of Kareem’s Mission and Hagir Network.
The Attack on Education:
“With standards, guidelines, and longstanding programs eliminated, the quality of American education on all levels will deteriorate quickly.”
Tom Henchey, Business Manager of IBEW Local #229, member since 2003, strong supporter of union movement, education and political awareness.
The Attack on Unions:
“Unions move the needle toward democracy!”
Justin Fleming, PA State Representative, 105th District in Dauphin County. 20 years experience in state government and as a public servant/advocate to expand mental health care and other resources for Pennsylvania children.
The Attack on the Safety Net:
“Cuts to Medicaid are an assault on children and the most vulnerable!”
Will Lillich served two tours of duty in the Iraq War, Veteran, husband, father, longtime resident of South Central PA and former congressional candidate.
The Attack on Veterans:
“Veterans Deserve Better!”
Mark Temons serves as the Executive Director at York Fresh Food Farms. He ran for the PA State Senate.
“Combat privatization and disaster capitalism through mutual aid, solidarity, and elections!”
Sara Agerton is a two-term member of the Mechanicsburg Borough Council, and a career social worker and activist. She ran for State Representative in PA’s House, District 88.
The Attack on Social Security:
“They Call It A Ponzi Scheme!”
Tim Potts is a former Teamster and Press Secretary to the Speaker of the PA House. He is also the author of Potts Shots, a blog on solutions to problems in politics and government.
Change the Debate:
“Make the Issues Work for Us, Not Against Us”
What can WE do that has the most impact?
Action Plan #1: Educate the public about significant threats to our democracy, essential government programs, and the impact on our communities and families.
- Significant Threats?
- Please share your personal stories, worries, and concerns
- A videographer can also record your story later if you’d like
- Please share your personal stories, worries, and concerns
- Public Communication Plan?
- Key Targets and Messages? Tools?
- Naturally occurring public events? (Calendar Timeline Adds?)
- Our skills and assets?
Action Plan #2: Defend our Democracy: Urge our local, state, and national elected officials to challenge threats to our democracy, community, and families.
- What can we do that has the most impact?
- Key targets? (Local, State, and National)
- Their blind spots & pain points?
- Key (bipartisan) messages and methods?
- Public mobilization plan? Events?
- Our skills and assets?
Action Plan #3: Strengthen our Democracy/Community/Families: Address local issues, reinforce our democracy, and support our families by creating grassroots, cross-sector collaborative coalitions and solutions.
- What can we do that has the most impact?
- Create Cross-Sector Collaborative Community-Based Solutions?
- Priority Problems to solve?
- Potential Partners and Allies?
- Our Skills and Assets?
- Create Cross-Sector Collaborative Community-Based Solutions?
Personal Action Plan:
What specific actions will YOU take to assist?
Please email your response to
| 5 practical tactics for talking about issues: 1. Blame Republicans for everything. They’re in charge. 2. Combine issues under the heading of “Personal Security.” 3. The Constitution trumps “socialism.” To “promote the general welfare” trumps greed. 4. Judges are law enforcement, and we support law enforcement. 5. Ask Republican friends and neighbors if they’re still Republicans. Pick an issue and talk about it. ~ From Tim Potts (former Press Secretary to the Speaker of the PA House) |
Presentation from Work-Force PA Project Resistance presentation on March 23, 2025. This includes full audio of John Broadhurst and Tim Potts.
Collage of the speakers as well as notes penned by the attendees of the March 23 event, put together by Nicolette Byer of the Northern York Democratic Club.