Tom Hanks to be in Pittsburgh for When We All Vote, new nonprofit

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/09/12/Tom-Hanks-When-We-All-Vote-new-not-for-profit-pittsburgh-michelle-obama/stories/201809120145

Actor Tom Hanks will be in Pittsburgh Sept. 25 to speak on behalf of When We All Vote, a new organization.

The group describes itself as a national, nonpartisan not-for-profit that “brings together citizens, institutions, and organizations to spark a conversation about our rights and responsibilities in shaping our democracy. Namely, the responsibility of registering and voting,” according to a press release.

It is holding a series of events in cities around the country from Sept. 22-29. Michelle Obama is a co-chair, and a number of celebrities and politicians are listed as co-chairs, including Mr. Hanks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monáe, Chris Paul, Faith Hill, and Tim McGraw.

"Voting is a small act that proves that we are a democracy— a government of the people and by the people,” Mr. Hanks said in the release. “It's up to each and every one of us to make sure our government doesn't just represent a small some—not just the most powerful—but all of us. When we all vote, we are making strides toward a more perfect union."

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner, Kiya Tomlin, wife of head coach Mike Tomlin, and Jim Rooney will join Mr. Hanks in Pittsburgh. To sign up to attend the Pittsburgh event, go to weall.vote/pittsburgh

Michelle Obama announced the group in a video.

Date: Tuesday Sept. 25th
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, Oakland

This website has more info on the event, plus signup: https://events.mobilizeamerica.io/whenweallvote/event/8851/