by Communications Team | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, What does it mean to “defund the police?” The question is being asked again as communities across the nation clash with police as a result of more recent police killings. When I say “defund the police,” I say it because I believe that if our leaders...
by Communications Team | Apr 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, In our moment of post budget bliss — celebrating the small and big budget victories (click here for Tweet thread) — tragedy has struck yet another family at the hands of police. Daunte Wright was shot and killed by officer Kim Potter during a traffic...
by Tanique Williams | Apr 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, This was another week pumped with action—mainly the celebratory kind. We’re stopping to smell the flowers—so to speak, sitting in gratitude for how far we’ve come. State lawmakers passed a state budget that fully funds Foundation Aid! And after a...
by Tanique Williams | Apr 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, It’s been another action-packed week! As expected, state legislators have not reached an on-time budget by the April 1 deadline. Given the complexities of this budget season, I’m not really surprised at the outcome. There’s an open investigation against...
by Dana Willbanks | Mar 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Join us for a Climate, Jobs, & Justice Week of Action April 5 – 9, NY Renews and One NY Indivisible are organizing a non-stop week of action for the Climate and Community Investment Act (CCIA) and the THRIVE Agenda. Join us in the fight for climate,...
by Tanique Williams | Mar 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, The first week of spring has been action-packed! Spring happens to be one of my favorite seasons. Just as the flowers start to bloom, I feel myself blooming with all sorts of creative energy. We’ve had some warmer days, more sunshine and hope that a...
by Tanique Williams | Mar 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, It’s negotiation time! We’re ramping up our calls for justice! Budget negotiations are set to wrap up by the end of the month, before the April 1 deadline. With the Assembly and Senate one-house budgets released, we know exactly where we need to push...
by Tanique Williams | Mar 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, It’s crunch time in Albany! We’re days away from the release of the Assembly and Senate one-house budgets, and weeks away from the April 1 New York State budget deadline. Our Political Director Stanley Fritz made a very good point during our lobby day...
by Tanique Williams | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, This week, Citizen Action joined the growing choir of progressive voices and concerned everyday New Yorkers who are demanding accountability from Governor Cuomo. His inconsistencies in leadership have reached a breaking point. New Yorkers deserve to...
