Spring Into Action fundraiser

Most judges in Pennsylvania are elected officials and there is technically no requirement for judges to be experts in the legal system before making rulings. Advocates like Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts see this system as extremely flawed and are fighting to change it with the hopes of having judges selected based on merit, not elections. And Pittsburghers can join that fight at the Spring Into Action fundraiser. The event will include a speaker program, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and the opportunity to mingle with “others who support fair courts, civic education, and equal access to justice,” according to PMC’s website. Tickets start at $75, but there are also options to donate much larger amounts that come with perks.