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- In Memoriam
- Committee Doings
- Resistance
- BDS
- Climate Crisis
- COVID
- Elections
- Healthcare
- Housing
- Jobs
- Other group calendars
- Peace & Justice
- Going Public
- Roe
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- Interesting Stuff for You!
The Single Payer Committee
It normally meets on the second Monday of every month, but we’re skipping August, so the next meeting will be on September 12th, at 7:00pm, and all are welcome! RSVP hereWe now have SIX working groups! More at NYHA@nypan.org
TikTok Working Group - our newest! Contact Abby Gavin, Abby@nypan.org, to jump in and create brilliant TikToks that will help move the bar on passing the Health Act - particularly with younger people - our future!
People2People Working Group - Contact Erl Kimmich, erlendkimmich@gmail.com or 646-596-0228. People2People is focused on outreach from person to person, because that is the most effective way to get the word out about supporting passage of the NY Health Act. Our Revolution is providing us with their events scheduling map (which you may remember from the Bernie campaign), so we are asking everyone to go ahead and schedule your events here. Also, we are building an advanced call team to further drive turnout to your events. Sign up for the call team here!
Research Working Group - Contact Steven Cecchini, stevenc@nypan.org. Research continues to look for information to assist Electoral with power mapping our senators, to create county tax savings numbers, and to help create forceful flyers.
Labor Working Group - Contact Jeff Mikkelson, jeff@nypan.org. Labor is developing strategies and outreach materials to amplify existing support for and overcome lingering opposition to the NY Health Act among labor unions, focusing on the large public sector unions that wield significant influence over Democratic leadership and the legislative process.
Electoral Working Group - Contact Ting Barrow, tingb@nypan.org. Electoral has begun the process of power mapping every one of our state senators, and is bent on finding the levers that will move them to #PassNYHealth as well as a strategy to use those levers with other organizations during the next session.
Medical Professionals Working Group - Contact Donald Gardner, donald@gardnerproject.com. This new working group will work on building support among medical professionals, in particular in organizations.
And we just got in 5,000 more of our latest flyer. Check it out!
It’s critical that Congress restore transparency to our political process. Add your name to demand Congress pass the Disclose Act now.
Tell President Biden: Fire I.R.S. Commissioner Rettig and replace him with someone you trust now!
Call on the January 6 Committee to subpoena Ginni Thomas and make her testify.
Tell Biden: appoint Postal Governors who will advocate strongly for the expansion of USPS services and fire Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Sign now: The DOJ must arrest Donald Trump and his co-conspirators for wire fraud!
Anthony Apodaca: Why support boycott and sanctions for Ukraine, but not Palestine?
Sep. 13 - Picnic in Central Park, 5:30 pm to celebrate our important work together. RSVP
Sep. 15 - Pathways to a Clean Future forum, 9:00am-4:00pm, The Capital Center, Albany, NY AGENDA RSVP
Tell the USPS to keep dangerous pollutants out of the air and commit to a majority electric fleet.
Write Postcards to Mobilize Climate Voters
Free eBook this month only! “Ground Truth: A Guide to Tracking Climate Change at Home”
Climate News - a source for all things climate
Gustavo Rivera
- Volunteer (scroll to bottom after clicking RSVP) RSVP
- Phone Banking (various times)
- Canvassing (various times)
Melanie D’Arrigo
Jamaal Bowman:
- Ongoing Canvasses
Aug. 30 - WFP Tuesday Text Party, 6:00pm–8:00pm RSVP
Sep. 5 - West Indian parade
Sep. 10 - Labor Day Parade! Sign up to pass out flyers, have conversations about the New York Health Act, and show solidarity with our union sisters and brothers. Meet up 44th Street & 5th Avenue, 9:00am-noon
Tell Congress: Stop premium hikes and extend ACA subsidies now!
PNHP forum recording: Social media and the fight for #SinglePayer #MedicareForAll
The Eviction Moratorium ended, but there is still help from Met Council on Housing. Call 212 979-0611
NYC carpenters union will hire 65 apprentices. HERE’S HOW.
JFREJ is seeking a full-time lead organizer and a full-time Finance Director
The Campaign for New York Health is looking for an Executive Director.
City Council member Shahana Hanif’s office is looking for a new part-time team member to assist with outreach in the Kensington community
Wikimedia is looking for a variety of positions
Our Revolution calendar of events
Working Families Party Calendar
Tell Congress: End legal immunity for gun manufacturers.
Tell President Biden to use executive action to force federal contractors to narrow the wage gap and rein in CEO pay.
Tell Senator Chuck Schumer that we need him to include child care in the Senate's budget reconciliation framework
Get a glimpse into the frontlines of abortion care – at the directly impacted bordering states of Missouri and Illinois.
Sign the petition to Big Tech companies: Don’t give police abortion data!
Sign the petition: Justice Clarence Thomas must resign
Here are some ways you can help today:
- Donate to the National Network of Abortion Funds to protect abortion access. Click here to make a donation that will be split between more than 80 abortion funds.
- Donate to Keep Our Clinics to support independent abortion clinics nationwide. Click here to support Abortion Care Network members' clinics.
- Join a We Won’t Go Back event near you — click here to see the event map, find your local event, or create your own.
- Contribute to West Fund Texas to support abortion without borders. Click here to donate to support the entire volunteer-led organization.
And here are some resources if you or someone you know needs help:
- Abortion clinics and funds are open and ready to support patients in every state. To find a clinic in the US, go to www.ineedana.com.
- Aid Access supports women, girls, trans men, nonbinary people, and all people with an unwanted pregnancy to access abortion or miscarriage treatment. Click here to access resources and learn more.
Sep. 5 - Labor Day Picnic/Celebration "Organize a Union at Work" on 9/5/22 at Cook Park in Colonie all afternoon. Music from Musicians Local 14 Band. Refreshments!
Sep. 5 - Albany Labor Parade in downtown Albany marching to the Corning Preserve along the Hudson River. ALL ARE WELCOME
Demand House Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott call Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz before Congress to testify about his illegal union-busting now.
No Contract, No Coffee! Pledge To Act In Solidarity With Starbucks Workers United
Renewable heat: the next big challenge?
118: A documentary film about activism on Long Island and the challenges faced there.
Climate News - a source for all things climate
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