by Communications Team | Nov 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
In response to the decision not to indict Darren Wilson, ColorOfChange is asking President Obama and Attorney General Holder to arrest and prosecute him. Sign the petition. Actions are happening around the country today. Here is a compilation. Please check with your...
by Communications Team | Nov 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
ISSUES Fast food workers’ push for fair wages goes global. “According to the New York Communities for Change, it would take 864 years for a McDonald’s worker on minimum wage to make what CEO Donald Thompson makes in a year.” The Guardian Charter...
by Communications Team | Nov 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
TOP NEWS President Obama announced a major immigration policy shift that will prevent the deportation of millions. New York Times –Make the Road NY held a watch party last night. Latin Post –The new policy doesn’t cover everyone. Daily News...
by Communications Team | Nov 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
ISSUES Charter cap changes aren’t necessary right now. Two top education officials, Commissioner King and Senate Education Chair Flanagan, said there isn’t an immediate need to raise or eliminate the charter cap, which is expected to be a key topic during...
by Communications Team | Nov 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
ISSUES Keystone XL failed in the Senate yesterday. But Mitch McConnell says his new Republican majority will promptly pass it next year. Associated Press –Our Senators Gillibrand and Schumer voted against KXL. Share this image on Facebook to thank them....
by Communications Team | Nov 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Good morning! Something new! We’ve started Justice Works Radio – it’s a weekly podcast with discussion about a variety of news and progressive activity in New York and beyond. Listen to episode 1 here. (I’ll include iTunes and other podcast...
by Communications Team | Nov 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
ISSUES Lessig and Teachout reflect on their election activities. Bill Moyers interviewed Lawrence Lessig and Zephyr Teachout this week. Lessig started a super PAC to win elections for candidates who support campaign finance reform. Bill Moyers First day of open...
by Communications Team | Nov 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
ISSUES Schools and education groups demand $1.9B from state. The 9% increase in state aid would begin to make up for years of underfunding. Gannett Report: Obama plan to allow immigrants to stay in US to work. The New York Times reported yesterday that the Obama...
