by Tanique Williams | Jul 20, 2021 | Capital District, Media, Press Releases
Albany, NY – In response to the Albany Common Council’s vote on Good Cause legislation, which would end arbitrary evictions and guarantee good-faith tenants to a lease renewal in the city of Albany, Citizen Action President Ivette Alfonso said: “By passing the...
by Tanique Williams | Jul 13, 2021 | Capital District, Media, Press Releases
Albany, NY– Citizen Action of New York’s Capital District chapter announced its endorsement of multidisciplinary artist and educator Danielle Colin for Troy City Council (District 1). Danielle, also known as D. Colin, is a strong advocate for children and families in...
by Tanique Williams | Jul 12, 2021 | Campaigns, Media
Dear Activist, Everyone’s been talking about U.S. Track and Field sensation Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension and subsequent exclusion from the Tokyo Olympics after she tested positive for marijuana. Sha’Carri admitted to using marijuana to cope with the passing...
by Tanique Williams | Jul 7, 2021 | Campaigns, Media
Dear Activist, Right-wing politicians and their supporters across the country are trying to turn classrooms into battlegrounds, spreading lies about the lessons being taught in schools about race, racism and our country’s history. Our Co-Executive Director...
by Tanique Williams | Jun 28, 2021 | Campaigns, Media
Dear Activist, From New York City to Buffalo, we saw progressive candidates win big this week during the primary elections on June 22. Despite how difficult the past year has been, knowing that we elected strong progressive leaders to join our school boards, city...
