by Communications Team | Feb 3, 2011 | Education, Health Care
Cross-posted to Jon’s Blog at DragonFlyEye.net. Cuomo’s on a roll. First, in his state of the union he called health care and education “special interests” and now he’s talking about massive cuts during a recession, when families are being hit hardest. Governor...
by Communications Team | Jan 25, 2011 | Education, Fair Elections
When Governor Cuomo delivered his State of the State address on January 5, 2011, he called on all New Yorkers to help “remake our State into the progressive capital of the nation.” But many of the ideas he outlined in his speech, especially fiscal...
by Communications Team | Dec 14, 2010 | Education, Health Care
On the day after Election Day, Karen Scharff sent a message to Citizen Action’s members. One paragraph was particularly insightful: As progressives, our best weapon in politics is our values – because when it comes down to it, our values aren’t progressive or...
by Communications Team | May 21, 2010 | Capital District, Education, Health Care, Hudson Valley, New York City, Rochester, Southern Tier, Western New York
This past weekend, Citizen Action leaders from all across the state gathered in Kerhonkson, NY for our Annual Leadership Conference. The time together is meant for discussion, planning, and –yes–simply enjoying each others company. Shanna Goldman, our...
by Communications Team | Apr 28, 2010 | Capital District, Education
While Legislators are doing a lot of talking about passing the now month-late State Budget, earlier today, parents, teachers, students and taxpayers joined the Alliance for Quality Education (AQE) at the Capitol to deliver over 6,600 handwritten letters to Senators...
by Communications Team | Mar 24, 2010 | Education, Health Care
Yesterday we released our new report, Race Matters: Impact of the 2010-11 Executive Budget Proposal. The report, by our research and education affiliate, Public Policy and Education Fund of New York, is the second in as many years showing the implications that budget...
by Communications Team | Mar 19, 2010 | Education
Public Schools are meant to be the great equalizer by providing every student the chance to succeed, go on to any college and pursue a meaningful career. However, when the executive budget threatens to cut state school aid, it is the neediest school districts that are...
by Communications Team | Mar 19, 2010 | Education, New York City
New York’s greatly diverse population fuels our continued innovation and leadership in America. However, the majority of people of color in New York struggle in their pursuit of the American dream in large part due to the choices made during the state budget process....
by Communications Team | Jan 12, 2010 | Education
As the state legislature is negotiating over whether or not to raise the cap on charter schools, parents and students community groups have raised questions about the need for reform in charter schools. At the same time, parents from two Harlem public schools that are...
