by Communications Team | Jan 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, Trump’s calls for a wall have started to feel as senseless and absurd as Reagan’s plan to weaponize space. We’re now in week three of the shutdown due to Donald’s hubris, and countless federal workers are hurting as a result...
by Communications Team | Jan 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, Today the Democrats officially took control of the House. And the first bill they’re introducing takes aim at big money interests by proposing public campaign financing, a Constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United, and expanded voting...
by Communications Team | Dec 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, Our statewide staff was holed up in a conference room for most of last week so we could strategize about how we plan to win justice for our communities next year. Now that we have a Democratic Senate the change we’ve been waiting for is finally...
by Communications Team | Dec 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, It’s a relief to no longer have to keep our spiffy new logo a secret. We unveiled our branding refresh this week, and the response has been extremely positive. We’ll be rolling out new merch and swag in the coming weeks and months. But...
by Communications Team | Nov 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, We missed last week’s check in due to Thanksgiving. So I’ll use this opportunity to say I’m grateful to be part of a powerful—and growing—movement for equity and justice. Together, we’re working to build a foundation for real...
by Communications Team | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, Our annual gala is fast approaching. This year’s event takes on added significance as we’ll be celebrating the work of our fearless leader Karen Scharff, who will be stepping back after 35 years. If you haven’t gotten your tickets,...
by Communications Team | Nov 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, We changed the face of New York politics on Tuesday night. The hours spent knocking doors and making calls paid off in a big way, as key Congressional districts were flipped and Democrats gained a majority in the State Senate (after years of being in...
by Communications Team | Nov 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, Have you made your plan to vote? It’s the most important question you can ask people these next few days. Most of us have busy schedules and countless responsibilities. The simple act of planning your trip to the polls can make all the...
by Communications Team | Oct 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Activists, Is there anything more frightening than not being able to afford health care or having lead-filled drinking water? At Citizen Action, we won’t be steering clear of politics this Halloween, especially with so much at stake. Here’s a sneak...
