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Hey News Corp: Pay Your Fair Share!
Today, we joined VOCAL New York and Occupy Albany as they rallied at the Capitol to demand that Governor Cuomo and the Legislature close corporate tax loopholes that sacrifice critical revenue for crucial programs
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Job Opening: Organizer for Our Campaign for the 99%
Citizen Action of New York is seeking a grassroots organizer to mobilize in the Hudson Valley for our fight for the 99%
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A New York Student Uprising
On Monday, students from all corners of New York converged on the State Capitol to say “no ifs, no buts, no education cuts!” For years, the state’s support of its two higher education systems
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Albany: Legislative and Communications Internship Opportunity
We're looking for an individual who's interested in New York's political landscape, social justice, and social media. This internship is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door in state politics and
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Momentum is Building to Change Buffalo’s Suspension Policy
Over the past several months, parents, students, and community members have worked to pass a new school suspension resolution in Buffalo that will halt out-of-school suspension for non-violent offenses. In Buffalo, one out of
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Diagnosis: Big Money-itis. Solution: Public Financing of Elections.
On Thursday of last week, Occupy Albany activists held a rally outside the James T. Foley United States Courthouse in downtown Albany. The rally was a part of the #OccupytheCourts action that took place
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End Out-of-School Suspension for Non-Violent Offenses!
Over the past several months, parents, students, and community members have worked to pass a new school suspension resolution in Buffalo that will halt out-of-school suspension for non-violent offenses
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The Committee to Starve New York!
The Committee to Starve New York made an appearance today at the Business Council Building in Albany
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Southern Tier Board President Eileen Hamlin Testifies at DEC Hearing on Hydrofracking
On November 17th, while our Albany staff was busy running around at the rally at the Capitol, our amazing Southern Tier Board President Eileen Hamlin presented her testimony at the Binghamton DEC hearing on
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Budget Cuts Teach-In: a Recap
Community members, faith leaders, parents, and students gathered today at Christ Church United Methodist on State Street to discuss the devastating impact the impending end of the tax surcharge on the wealthy will have
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