Our Everyday Heroes Awards is a celebration of the ordinary people who, through community organizing and political action, have demonstrated extraordinary power in winning justice for our communities. Even during a pandemic that changed the way we live, work, and organize, we were able to win many key progressive victories thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyday people. Join us in NYC or virtually on Thursday, October 14 to celebrate these heroes!

Since the 2020 election, 18 states have enacted 30 new laws making it harder to vote. Congress must pass The Freedom to Vote Act to protect and enhance voting rights, and must keep public campaign financing in the legislation to keep big corporate money out of politics.

Corporate polluters have devastated our environment, leaving the rest of us to deal with the consequences – stronger hurricanes, devastating heat waves, and other extreme weather events. Enough is enough. We are fighting for the Climate and Community Investment Act (CCIA), New York’s pathway to a cleaner, brighter future.

STATEMENT: “We applaud Governor Kathy Hochul and Lt. Governor Benjamin for signing the Less is More Act and taking an important step toward reducing the number of incarcerated people at Rikers Island amidst a humanitarian crisis. While this bill doesn’t solve the horrors of Rikers Island, it is a necessary step towards decarcerating Rikers and jails across New York State.”