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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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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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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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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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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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Petition: Save Albany SNUG, End Violence in Our City
SNUG is a violence intervention program focused in the Arbor Hill & West Hill neighborhoods in Albany
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Perry Awards 2011 – Now Accepting Nominations
Each year, Citizen Action’s Capital District Chapter hosts the Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Awards event. This year’s event, the 19th annual, will be held in early October, and we’ll announce all the details very
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Caravan to Restore the American Promise: A Recap (with media)
The Statewide Caravan to Restore the American Promise was a massive effort by Citizen Action of New York and our many coalition partners and supporters to draw attention to the fact that right now,
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“New York Says NO to Fracking” Rally
Today, Frack Action, along with a myriad of co-sponsors, hosted a rally and press conference at the Capitol to demand that a statewide ban on hydrofracking is enacted
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