by Communications Team | Feb 3, 2010 | Capital District, New York City, Western New York
The principle of ‘one person, one vote,’ is a sacred component of our democracy in the United States. But, here in New York, when it comes to counting people in prison, representation is anything but equal. Last Thursday (January 28th), we kicked-off a new...
by Communications Team | Jan 24, 2010 | Capital District, Health Care
Yesterday, we took to the streets in Saratoga Springs. We walked up and down Broadway asking folks to call into Congressman Murphy’s office and sign our StandUpScott.org petition. As we were canvassing, we ran into the Congressman – the man we have been...
by Communications Team | Jan 11, 2010 | Capital District, Health Care
Visit our new website, StandUpScott.org, to urge Congressman Scott Murphy to keep his commitment to his constituents and those who helped elect him by voting for the final health care reform bill. Add your voice to the petition.
by Communications Team | Nov 14, 2009 | Capital District, Health Care
by Chris Scoville, Capital District Organizer Last Saturday, Congressman Murphy voted against his constituents and all those in favor of quality, affordable health care. Prior to the vote, we held a rally outside his Clifton Park office as one last push to let the...
by Communications Team | Nov 6, 2009 | Capital District, Health Care
by Chris Scoville, Capital District Organizer Last night over 60 concerned citizens, community activists and union members turned out in the rain to ask Congressman Murphy to do what is best for the district, the state and the country and vote for the House health...
by Communications Team | Oct 2, 2009 | Capital District, Health Care
This past Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee became the first congressional battleground for the public option. The public option continues to be the most contentious element of the health care reform packages being discussed and what we see as the key reform piece...
by Communications Team | Sep 25, 2009 | Capital District, Health Care, New York City, Southern Tier, Uncategorized, Western New York
On Tuesday, activists in dozens of state across the US protested the unfair, profiteering, and crisis-causing practices of big private insurance companies in America. In New York, Citizen Action focused on two of our state’s worst: United Healthcare and GHI/HIP....
by Communications Team | Sep 14, 2009 | Capital District, New York City, Southern Tier
Today is Primary Day in New York, and Citizen Action has endorsed candidates in Albany, New York City and Binghamton. Be sure to get out to vote tomorrow, and to lend a hand to these candidates if you can. Albany: Mayor – Corey Ellis City Treasurer – Kathy...
by Communications Team | Aug 18, 2009 | Capital District, Health Care, Hudson Valley, New York City, Rochester, Southern Tier, Western New York
Yes, we had a disappointing weekend. It appeared that the Administration we worked so hard to elect was backing away from our strongest mandate – true health care reform through a strong public option. But every cloud has a silver lining! My group in Buffalo,...
