by Communications Team | May 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, I’ve spent the last day angry at the NFL’s new policy forcing players to stand for the national anthem. This is another way racism is manifesting itself in the Trump era. Billionaire owners and NFL executives want to profit off Black and...
by Communications Team | May 24, 2018 | Press Releases
Kingston, NY — Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsements of Jen Metzger and Pat Strong for State Senate, and Juan Figueroa for Ulster County Sheriff. Jen Metzger is running for the open Senate seat previously held by long-time incumbent John...
by Communications Team | May 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, The Poor People’s Campaign kicked off 40 days of action with demonstrations at various State Capitals (including Albany). There couldn’t be a more necessary time for the revival of the Poor People’s Campaign. A new reportĀ from the...
by Communications Team | May 17, 2018 | Press Releases
Albany, NY — Citizen Action of New York has announced its endorsement of Tom DiNapoli in his reelection bid for New York State Comptroller. As the custodian of state funds, DiNapoli has worked tirelessly to ensure that state money is being used effectively, and...
by Communications Team | May 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and while it’s a day of celebration for many families, it’s also a stark reminder of the daily struggles facing working mothers. The majority of low-wage workers are women, and one-third of them are mothers....