Dear Activists,
I’m guessing most of you—like me—were glued to your TV screens on Tuesday, watching the results of the Alabama special election roll in. While it’s easy to linger on the 650,000+ citizens that voted for Moore, over 670,000 rejected the racist, homophobic sexual predator that was once considered a shoe-in. This is progress—and progress we can thank Black women for delivering (98% of whom voted Jones). Alabama hasn’t had a Democratic Senator in a quarter century. Let’s make sure Doug Jones never forgets that it was women of color who got him into office.
– Ravi
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AROUND THE STATE
Central New York Citizen Action joined with Herkimer residents and members of Indivisible Mohawk Valley to protest the tax bill, which could come up for a vote as early as Monday.
Folks from the Capital District came together for a Racial Justice Workshop where they discussed levels of racism, diversity vs. anti-racism, and how to be an effective agent for change.
State leaders and organizers for Citizen Action of New York spent three days in Albany to plan, strategize, and set our campaign goals. Expect big things from us in 2018!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rochester – Sunday, December 17th at 2 pm – Learn Your Rights and Holiday Party – A special training on workers’ rights, followed by dessert and drinks. RSVP on Facebook
New York City – Monday, December 18th at 7 pm – Protecting Our Sisters From Ourselves – A conversation on the role of men in a culture that ignores the harassment and abuse of women. RSVP on Facebook
Binghamton – Tuesday, December 19th at 12 pm – Pray-In to Demand Rep. Claudia Tenney Oppose the Immoral Tax Bill – Pray-in followed by a march to Claudia Tenney’s office. Contact Mary Clark for more info
Glens Falls – Tuesday, December 19th at 10 am – Rolling Vigil Outside of Rep. Stefanik’s Office – A day-long vigil outside of Rep. Elise Stefanik’s Glens Falls office. Contact Joe Seeman for more info
Binghamton – Wednesday, December 20th at 6 pm – Citizen Action Holiday Party – A holiday celebration for members of Citizen Action of New York Southern Tier Chapter. RSVP on Facebook
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