Dear Activist, Many of us will be gathering together with family and friends in the coming weeks to celebrate the start of the holiday season. After nearly two years of the continuing Covid pandemic, uncertainty, and isolation, I know I’m excited for green bean...
Poughkeepsie Becomes the Fourth Locality to Protect Residents with Good Cause Eviction Law
Kingston, NY - In response to the city of Poughkeepsie Common Council’s approval of Good Cause eviction legislation, Genevieve Rand, Citizen Action statewide housing organizer, released the following statement: “We’re happy to see another victory for Good Cause...
New York State Becomes a National Leader in Providing Survivors of Trafficking Real Justice
New York, NY – Today, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Survivors of Trafficking Attaining Relief Together (START) Act (S.674/A.459), providing greater protections for survivors of human trafficking by allowing them to clear their records of past convictions...
Capital Region Community Members and Albany Elected Officials Rally for Climate Justice at State Capitol, Stage Die-in at Governor’s Mansion
Albany, NY - Today, people from across the Capital Region, including local elected officials, gathered at West Capitol Park for a rally and conference calling for passage of the Climate and Community Investment Act. After the rally, activists marched to the Governor’s...
Activist Check-In: Statewide Actions for Justice
Dear Activist, As progressives, we believe in fighting for the inherent dignity of all people. This is clear in the many ways our chapters have stood up for their communities this week. From Rochester to New York City, we’ve continued the call for safe and secure...
Activist Check-in: Early Voting Starts Soon
Dear Activist, We’re less than a month away from the General Election on November 2! The early voting period will be from October 23 to October 31. Click here for more information on how to vote early or on Election Day from the New York Civic Engagement Table....
Activist Check-in: Throwing Down to Build Back Better
Dear Activist, The past couple of years have been a testament to how strong we are when we come together! We’ve been fighting to make sure our elected officials work for the many, not just the wealthy and well connected. The Build Back Better Act is our chance to do...
Activist Check-in: Transfrom the world through words & actions
Dear Activist, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala dress embroidered with the popular progressive slogan “tax the rich” made quite a splash last week and sparked heated debate as Congress works on its $3.5 trillion budget package. The plan would make...
Activist Check-in: We Must Invest in the Care Economy
Dear Activist, As we work to overcome the ongoing pandemic and rebuild our communities, we’re questioning the dominant values that drive many of the policy decisions in our state and country. We’re examining the various spectrums of care that people need to have good...