Question 1

July 2022

Accepted Answer

“La'Tasha Mayes is the latest local Democrat to rebuff the Allegheny County Dems -- and will make history while doing it”(https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2022/06/12/la-tasha-mayes-latest-local-democrat-allegheny-county-democrats-lesbian/stories/202206120138) (July 16, 2022 | Pittsburgh Posts-Gazette)

“8 Lesser-Known Abortion Funds to Support Post-R(https://www.phillymag.com/news/2022/07/06/8-lesser-known-abortion-funds-to-support-post-roe/)oe”(https://www.phillymag.com/news/2022/07/06/8-lesser-known-abortion-funds-to-support-post-roe/) (July 6, 2022 | Philadelphia Magazine)

Question 2

June 2022

Accepted Answer

“Roe's reversal has health care implications for LGBTQ community”(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/roes-reversal-has-health-care-implications-for-lgbtq-community/Content?oid=21957571) (June 30, 2022 | Pittsburgh City Paper)

“Roe's reversal has healthcare implications for LGBTQ community”(https://www.penncapital-star.com/civil-rights-social-justice/roes-reversal-has-healthcare-implications-for-lgbtq-community/) (June 29, 2022 | Pennsylvania Capital-Star)

“Pittsburgh responds to overturn of Roe v. Wade”(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/pittsburgh-responds-to-overturn-of-roe-v-wade/Content?oid=21946062) (June 29, 2022 | Pittsburgh City Paper)

“Gainey finally holds inaugural celebration after long COVID-19 postponement”(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/gainey-finally-holds-inaugural-celebration-after-long-covid-19-postponement/Content?oid=21945773) (June 28, 2022 | Pittsburgh City Paper)

“Local officials, advocates respond to death of Roe v. Wade”(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/local-officials-advocates-respond-to-death-of-roe-v-wade/Content?oid=21920117) (June 24, 2022 | Pittsburgh City Paper)

“Pittsburghers rally against U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling”(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/pittsburghers-rally-against-us-supreme-courts-roe-v-wade-ruling/Content?oid=21922286) (June 24, 2022 | Pittsburgh City Paper)

“Beyond abortion rights: Reproductive justice takes a broader view”(https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2022/0622/Beyond-abortion-rights-Reproductive-justice-takes-a-broader-view) (June 22, 2022 | Christian Science Monitor)

“Learn where Pennsylvania political candidates stand on gun control”(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/learn-where-pennsylvania-political-candidates-stand-on-gun-control/Content?oid=21833034) (June 11, 2022 | Pittsburgh City Paper)

Question 3

May 2022

Accepted Answer

“Summer Lee declares victory, a win for La'Tasha Mayes, and more primary election updates”(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/summer-lee-declares-victory-a-win-for-latasha-mayes-and-more-primary-election-updates/Content?oid=21686031) (May 18, 2022 | Pittsburgh City Paper)

“Pennsylvania lawmakers see terms ended by primary defeats”(https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-legislature-pennsylvania-2ba406b1e09be6242c760c832f96e9e1) (May 18, 2022 | FOX 43 Associated Press)

“La'Tasha Mayes poised to win Democratic nomination in 24th State House District”(https://triblive.com/news/politics-election/latasha-mayes-poised-to-win-democratic-nomination-in-24th-state-house-district/) (May 18, 2022 | Trib Live)

“Majority Black state House districts 19 and 24 elect Abney and Mayes”(https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2022-05-18/majority-black-state-house-districts-19-and-24-see-new-leadership-in-primary-elections) (May 18, 2022 | 90.5 WESA Pittsburgh's NPR News Station)

“Newly elected state Rep. Martell Covington faces primary challenge from 2 Dems”(https://triblive.com/news/politics-election/newly-elected-state-rep-martell-covington-faces-primary-challenge-from-2-dems/) (May 12, 2022 | Trib Live)

“African American candidates making their presence known in upcoming primary election”(https://newpittsburghcourier.com/2022/05/10/african-american-candidates-making-their-presence-known-in-upcoming-primary-election/) (May 10, 2022 | New Pittsburgh Courier)

“Pittsburgh Democratic Primary Election Guide 2022”(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/pittsburgh-democratic-primary-election-guide-2022/Content?oid=21593683) (May 4, 2022 | New Pittsburgh Courier)

“Pennsylvania State House District 24: Martell Convington, La’Tasha D. Mayes and Randall Taylor | Special Election Guide”(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/pennsylvania-state-house-district-24-martell-covington-latasha-d-mayes-and-randall-taylor/Content?oid=21593983) (May 4, 2022 | Pittsburgh City Paper)

“After Hours | Bonus Edition: Natalie Bencivenga interviews La’Tasha D. Mayes: A conversation about reproductive justice following the possible gutting of Roe v. Wade”(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/after-hours-bonus-edition-natalie-bencivenga-interviews-latasha-d-mayes/Content?oid=21595064) (May 3, 2022 | Pittsburgh City Paper)

Question 4

April 2022

Accepted Answer

“Q&A with La’Tasha D. Mayes, Candidate for PA House District 24”(https://www.pghlesbian.com/2022/04/qa-with-latasha-mayes-candidate-for-pa-house-district-24/) (April 18, 2022 | Pgh Lesbian Correspondents)

“Who is on the ballot in Pennsylvania’s upcoming primary?”(https://nextpittsburgh.com/latest-news/who-is-on-the-ballot-in-pennsylvanias-upcoming-primary/) (April 14, 2022 | Next Pittsburgh)

Question 5

March 2022

Accepted Answer

“Allegheny County Democrats will be playing defense as petitions are filed for state legislative races”(https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2022/03/28/allegheny-county-democrats-playing-defense-petitions-filed-state-legislative-races/stories/202203280102) (March 29, 2022 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Question 6

February 2022

Accepted Answer

·Meet six Democratic contenders for Mayor Gainey’s former house seat (City Paper, Feb. 1, 2022)(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/meet-six-democratic-contenders-for-mayor-gaineys-former-house-seat/Content?oid=21035400)
 
·Martell Covington wins District 24 nominating session, favored to finish out state House term (TRIB, Feb. 5, 2022)(https://triblive.com/local/martell-covington-wins-district-24-nominating-session-favored-to-finish-out-state-house-term/)
 
·Costa Aide Tapped As Democratic Candidate For Ed Gainey's House Seat In Special Election (Patch, Feb. 7, 2022)(https://patch.com/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/costa-aide-tapped-democratic-candidate-ed-gaineys-house-seat-special)
 
·New development puts Kelly Strayhorn Theater in jeopardy (WPXI, Feb. 2, 2022)(https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/new-development-puts-kelly-strayhorn-theatre-jeopardy/J2BRYZUEJNCDVFOWC2CL2HBBZU/)
 
·The 2022 Power of Diversity: Black 100: 51-100 (City & State Pennsylvania, Feb. 14, 2022)(https://www.cityandstatepa.com/content/2022-power-diversity-black-100-51-100)
 
·23 incredible Black women whose words of wisdom you need to hear (Upworthy, February)(https://www.upworthy.com/23-incredible-black-women-whose-words-of-wisdom-you-need-to-hear)
 
·Ballot access on the docket as courts consider what’s next for Pennsylvania’s maps (Pennsylvania Capital-Star, Feb. 16, 2022)(https://www.penncapital-star.com/government-politics/ballot-access-on-the-docket-as-courts-consider-whats-next-for-pennsylvanias-maps/)

Question 7

January 2022

Accepted Answer

·Longtime local organizer La’Tasha Mayes announces bid for Gainey’s House seat (City Paper, Jan. 19, 2022)(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/longtime-local-organizer-latasha-mayes-announces-bid-for-gaineys-house-seat/Content?oid=20951392)

·Western Pa. candidate withdraws from state House race over proposed changes to legislative districts (Post Gazette, Jan. 19, 2022)(https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2022/01/19/Changing-Pennsylvania-legislative-map-changes-candidate-s-mind/stories/202201190111)

·Longtime Pgh Organizer La'Tasha Mayes Announces Bid For Ed Gainey's House Seat (Patch, Jan. 20, 2022)(https://patch.com/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/longtime-pgh-organizer-latasha-mayes-announces-bid-ed-gaineys-house-seat)

·Longtime Pgh organizer La’Tasha Mayes announces bid for Ed Gainey’s House seat (Pennsylvania Capital Star, Jan. 20, 2022)(https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/longtime-pgh-organizer-latasha-mayes-announces-bid-for-gaineys-house-seat/)

·Pittsburgh activist La'Tasha Mayes joins race for state House seat vacated by Mayor Ed Gainey (TRIB, Jan. 24, 2022)(https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-activist-latasha-mayes-joins-race-for-state-house-seat-vacated-by-mayor-ed-gainey/)

·Election deadlines set for voters in Ed Gainey's former state House district (Post Gazette, Jan. 25, 2022)(https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2022/01/25/ed-gainey-state-representative-replacement-special-election-website-24th-legislative-district/stories/202201250089)

·After Hours: Natalie Bencivenga interviews La'Tasha Mayes (City Paper, Jan. 19, 2022)(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/Print?oid=21030194)

·Planning Commission votes for continuance on controversial East Liberty development (City Paper, Jan. 25, 2022)(https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/planning-commission-votes-for-continuance-on-controversial-east-liberty-development/Content?oid=20993228)

·Concerns about Kelly Strayhorn Theater delay vote on East Liberty development project (Post Gazette, Jan. 25, 2022)(https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2022/01/25/Kelly-Strayhorn-Theater-East-Liberty-Pittsburgh-Planning-Commission-McKnight-Realty-Partners-Penn-Avenue/stories/202201250135)
 
·McKnight Realty’s plan to build apartments in East Liberty runs into roadblocks (Next Pittsburgh, Jan. 26, 2022)(https://nextpittsburgh.com/city-design/mcknight-realtys-plan-to-build-apartments-in-east-liberty-runs-into-roadblocks/)

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