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WNY Chapter Endorses Buffalo Board of Education Candidates
In Buffalo, on May 7th, city residents will vote for new members of the Board of Education. Now, more than ever, we need champions of education who will fight for our Public Schools, and,
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Buffalo Education Update: Bus Tour in a Week! Finally, a Draft Code of Conduct . . .
Here’s an update from Brian Trzeciak, our Education Organizer out in Buffalo… We would like to wish you all a belated Happy Thanksgiving, and we hope that you are well rested and ready for
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We Endorse Louise Slaughter for Congress & Ted O’Brien for State Senate
Today, we’re proud to announce our endorsement of two progressive champions: Louise Slaughter for re-election to represent New York’s 25th Congressional District, and Ted O’Brien to represent New York’s 55th State Senate District. Here’s
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We Endorse Andrew Gounardes for State Senate
Today, we’re proud to announce our endorsement of Andrew Gounardes to represent New York’s 22nd State Senate District. Andrew has been a strong partner in our campaign to win Fair Elections for New York.
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Testimonies of Karen Scharff and Kate Breslin at Today’s NY Education Reform Commission Hearing
Today, Citizen Action of New York's Executive Director Karen Scharff and the Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy's President and CEO Kate Breslin testified before New York's Education Reform Commission, in the hopes of
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We’ll Keep Fighting for Fair Elections
Last week, Citizen Action of New York joined with our allies in Occupy Albany and MoveOn to discuss the need to remove the corrosive influence of money in our politics. The New York State
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Southern Tier Residents: We’re Not Guinea Pigs
Yesterday, we joined with our allies in the New Yorkers Against Fracking coalition for a press conference on the Million Dollar Staircase in the Capitol. The press conference was held in response to a
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Recap: Faith Leader Minimum Wage Rally
Yesterday, we joined more than 50 faith leaders, workers, activists, and concerned citizens on the Million-Dollar Staircase at the New York State Capitol Building to call on Governor Cuomo to step in and give
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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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