Public Defender. Immigration Advocate. Union Strong 😤. Comic Reader. 👩🏽🎓@penn @templelaw ⚖️ .🏳️🌈🇩🇴🇮🇹. EWR-PHL-PGH. views my own. (she/her)
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Lauren Leiggi retweeted
I am so proud of our judicial candidate recommendation! Every single one of these candidates have shown a dedication to fairness and justice and I’m excited to get to working on getting them elected.
There are three young dems in this line up and one OG young dem
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
We're proud and excited to announce that Lauren is one of the recommended candidates by @YoungDems_AGH for the Court of Common Pleas! Young dems - and candidates — are key to bringing fresh perspectives to Allegheny County and making sure everyone has a seat at the table.
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
Thank you to all of the candidates seeking YDACs support. Thank you to the firefighter local 1 for allowing us to use your space, and thank you to everyone who came out or tuned in online!
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
I’m always proud to support our LGBTQ+ community.
In Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ Rights are Human Rights and we will always protect our Trans community🏳️🌈
Thank you @StonewallPGH for hosting an incredible We’re Still Here Fundraiser for Pride — and always remember to tip your Drag Queens!
ALT Monica, me, and Dan Miller at stonewalls fundraiser
ALT Me and Lauren Leiggi at stonewall pride fundraiser
ALT Me and our incredible drag queens at stonewalls fundraiser
ALT Me and Amanda take a selfie with someone at stonewalls fundraiser
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
"I am not interested in power for power's sake, but I'm interested in power that is moral, that is right and that is good." Martin Luther King Jr.
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
It’s slippy outside, but the roads are clearing up! Stay safe and we hope to see you tonight at @goodlandercocktails to meet Lauren and have a discussion about the upcoming Common Pleas election!
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
What a fun, snowy night with the @YoungDems_AGH ! Thank you for holding space for candidates to share who they are and why they’re running. It’s time for young voters to be taken seriously and I am excited to be part of that movement!
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
Tonight was good. Truly appreciate it when candidates take the time to engage with young voters! 🫶🏾
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
We’re less than a week out from our first campaign event! Don’t forget to rsvp via the link below— hope to see you there!
secure.actblue.com/donate/ll…
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
It’s been a fun first few weeks on the trail! From name change clinics, making lunches for housing insecure folks, and talking to neighbors - its been busy!
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
Who else thought a tornado touched down in Pittsburgh last night? I hope all those without power are doing okay and it comes back soon!
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
Today, I spoke w/Rob Perkins and Dan Eichinger to discuss Public Defense in Allegheny Couty PA. As is the case throughout the Commonwealth, PD is failing in Allegheny County, but there is hope. Thanks to advocacy from people like Rob/Dan policy makers might finally make changes.
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
Students in grades 9–12 in Allegheny County are invited to submit their designs for the next “I Voted” sticker for elections! Design submissions are accepted until December 31.
Learn more about the Allegheny County “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest at alleghenycounty.us/stickerco….
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
We have a budget. The Allegheny county budget passed with a vote of 10-5. Thank you to all who advocated for the support of the budget and funding services for the people. Thank you to county officials for working together to come up with a plan that works for all of us.
Lauren Leiggi retweeted
Now Open: The application for BPDA's 2025 Law School Fellowship! Are you a law student interested in a career in public defense? Apply by January 31, 2025! ow.ly/g46L50Uf0Qe
Each fellow will receive mentorship, intensive skills training and financial support.
