Action Calendar - July 23rd, 2023
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July 25 - The Road to True Net-Zero: Climate Reality's 2030 Vision, 8:00pm, zoom RSVP

July 26 - Health Care Grassroots Legislative Debrief, 6:00-7:00pm, zoom RSVP

July 26 - Learn about the One Fair Wage Campaign featuring our own Jennyfer Almanzar, 7:00pm, on this zoom

July 27 - Comedy Writers Picket Day, 9:00am-noon, NBCUniversal/30 Rock, 30 West 49th Street

July 27 - Free Virtual Panel concerning the issues in our upcoming film, “To the End” (screening on July 31st), 2:00pm, zoom, RSVP

July 28 - Celebrate the anniversary of Medicare, in solidarity with retirees fighting to save their Medicare benefits, noon, 780 3rd Ave (between 48th & 49th Streets) MORE

July 28 - Screening focusing on Self-Managed Abortion, Practical Support and Accompaniment Networks, 8:00pm, 570 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032. Food and drinks for sale from local vendors. Discussion afterwards.      

Committee Doings back to top

The Single Payer Committee

The Single Payer Committee normally meets on the second Monday of every month, so the next meeting will be on August 14th, at 7:00pm, and all are welcome! Use this zoom

We 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 we will need people power to pressure leaders to improve the mess that is our current health care system.

Research Working Group - Contact Ting Barrow, tingb@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.

Check out our latest flyer.

Resistanceback to top

Sign the petition: Restore voting rights to citizens in prison nationwide

Tell Congress: Eliminate tax exempt statuses for major sports leagues and make these multi-billion dollar corporations finally pay what they owe.

Tell the IRS that you support free direct tax-filing software that every taxpayer can use.

Tell President Biden to reissue his student loan cancellation plan under the Higher Education Act immediately.

Tell Republicans: HELL NO to Social Security and Medicare cuts!

The Working Families Party is joining more than 75 organizations who have endorsed Rep. Betty McCollum’s bill, the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act. Join us in calling on Congress to support this bill

Chapter Doingsback to top

July 13 - PEER Environmental Panel, 6:30-8:00pm, zoom RSVP

Climate Crisisback to top

July 25 - The Road to True Net-Zero: Climate Reality's 2030 Vision, 8:00pm, zoom RSVP

July 27 - Free Virtual Panel concerning the issues in our upcoming film, “To the End” (screening on July 31st), 2:00pm, zoom, RSVP

Aug. 15 - Listening Session to Advance the Clean water Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, 1:00-3:00pm, Westchester County Center, White Plains RSVP

Aug. 24 - Listening Session to Advance the Clean water Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, 1:00-3:00pm, Suffolk County Community College, Suffolk Credit Union Arena, Crooked Hill Rd, Brentwood, NY 11717 RSVP

Sep. 17 - YUGE climate march in NYC and elsewhere. Save the date! MORE - RSVP

Tell NYS Agency Heads to Hold the Electric Power Industry Accountable for a Fossil-Free Future

Tell the Biden administration not to greenwash methane gas. "Certified" gas is a recipe for climate disaster.

Old forests capture and store vast amounts of carbon pollution; preserving them should be a cornerstone of U.S. climate policy. Tell the Biden Administration it's time to let them grow.

Tell NYS gency heads to hold the electric power industry accountable for a fossil-free future

The beginning of July was the hottest week on record for the planet as a whole. The climate crisis is here – and while our communities have to face record-breaking heat and unbreathable air, the people responsible for killing the planet are living it up in the Hamptons. That’s why we’re bringing the fight to them for 4 days of direct actions in the Hamptons, and we need your help. Can you chip in to help us transport and feed climate and housing activists to take on the 1%?

Video of Bernie and AOC’s July 12th Climate forum

Climate News - a source for all things climate

Educationback to topNew!

Did you make any significant life or financial decisions after you were promised student debt relief? The The Debt Collective is gathering stories to pressure the administration. TELL YOURS

Fight for Public School Kids. Tell Your Member of Congress "Don't Slash the Education Budget."

Electionsback to top

New York elections are at a dangerous crossroads. New voting machines, called "all-in-one" and "universal-use", are attempting to flood the state. These systems do not allow you to vote with a pen and paper. We want to have the option to vote with a pen & paper, the way we have for years. It lowers costs, keeps wait times down, and is preferred by security & auditing experts. Please EMAIL THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS - even if you don’t live in NYS. (Note link takes a few seconds to open).

Fair Wagesback to topNew!

July 26 - Learn about the One Fair Wage Campaign featuring our own Jennyfer Almanzar, 7:00pm, on this zoom

Healthcareback to top

July 26 - Health Care Grassroots Legislative Debrief, 6:00-7:00pm, zoom RSVP

July 28 - Celebrate the anniversary of Medicare, in solidarity with retirees fighting to save their Medicare benefits, noon, 780 3rd Ave (between 48th & 49th Streets) MORE

July 28 - Weekly table and canvassing for the NY Health Act, every Friday from 1:00-3:00pm, outside Duane Reade West 79th Street and Amsterdam Avenue RSVP

July 28 - Screening focusing on Self-Managed Abortion, Practical Support and Accompaniment Networks, 8:00pm, 570 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032. Food and drinks for sale from local vendors. Discussion afterwards.      

July 29 - Weekly table and canvassing for the NY Health Act, every Saturday from 1:00-3:00pm, Gunhill Road and Seymour Avenue at the 5 train stop RSVP

Aug. 3 - Live screening of the film "American Hospitals", 1:00-3:00pm, RSS Center, 2600 Netherland Avenue, Bronx, New York 10463 MORE

Aug. 14 - Single Payer Committee meeting, 7:00pm, zoom Use this zoom All are welcome!

Sep. 9 - Flyer for the NYHA at the Labor Day Parade - our best chance to reach union people all year! RSVP

Sep. 16 - Table for the NY Health Act at the African American Day Parade kickoff event, 11:00am-6:00pm, Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building Plaza in Harlem SAVE the DATE!

Sep. 17 - Flyer for the NY Health Act at the African American Day Parade, locations to be announced SAVE the DATE!

Please take the PNHP Medicare Beneficiaries Survey

Urge President Biden and Congress to leave our Medicare alone.

Will you join us in extending your gratitude to every Medicare for All cosponsor for their support?

Call 311 and tell Mayor Adams that public nurses deserve equal pay with private nurses!

Tell Congress: Pass Medicare for All, Now!

Bernie: At a time when every other major country on earth guarantees health care for all, it is time for the U.S. to do the same. I hope you'll take a few minutes to read my latest op-ed in the Guardian that addresses our dysfunctional health care system, and then sign my petition to say you support a Medicare for All, single-payer system.

Single Payer News - useful articles, regularly updated by Tim Frasca.

Job Openingsback to top

Apply now to be JVP’s Media Coordinator!

Long Island Progressive Coalition is hiring for two positions: Communications Coordinator and Community Organizers

Councilmember Shahana Hanif is looking for a Constituent Services Director! MORE and a part-time team member to assist with outreach in the Kensington community MORE

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez offers internships in both her Washington D.C. and District offices.

NMIC is offering a Home Health Aide program three-week training that provides employment MORE And a security program with a three-week long remote training FLYER - MORE

Restoration Farms is seeking an assistant field manager and 2 summer apprentices to join our team for the 2023 season

New Assembly Member Sarahana Shrestha has three openings: Chief of Staff, Communications & Outreach Director and Constituent Services Director

Restoration Farms is seeking an assistant field manager and 2 summer apprentices to join our team for the 2023 season

Citizen Action is hiring!

The Mason Tenders are offering job training

Listings from the Idealist

Wikimedia is looking for a variety of positions

Jobs listed in City and State

Other groupsback to top
Peace & Justiceback to top

Aug. 6 - Hiroshima Day March to the Intrepid "War Museum", 10:30am-2:00pm, Times Square Recruiting Station (43rd St. and Seventh Ave.) MORE

Aug. 8 - Peace Gathering to Commemorate the 78th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, noon, In front of the Japanese Consulate at 299 Park Ave (48th St.), NYC MORE

Tell Congress: End U.S. funding for the Israeli military’s crimes against Palestinians

New Yorkers: Stop the flow of U.S. dollars to illegal Israeli settlements

Support Israelis who refuse to take part in the destruction of Palestine

Sign to support Rep. Cori Bush’s Reparations Now Resolution

The People's Budgetback to top

We demand a People’s Budget: Tell Mayor Adams to fund #CareNotCuts so our communities can thrive.

Public Bankingback to top

Stand with the Abortion Justice Act safeguard the fundamental human right to reproductive care.

Tax The Rich / Invest in Our NYback to top
Union & Laborback to top

July 27 - Comedy Writers Picket Day, 9:00am-noon, NBCUniversal/30 Rock, 30 West 49th Street

Add your name today if you agree it's time for Congress to pass the PRO Act to restore the right of workers to form a union and collectively bargain for wages, benefits, and dignity at work.

Sign the petition demanding the Amazon Board of Directors go to the negotiating table in good faith and work out a contract with the Amazon Labor Union.

Working Families Partyback to top

Aug. 16 - WFPNYC RAC meeting, 7:00pm, zoom SAVE THE DATE!

Interesting Stuff for You!back to top
List in date orderback to top

July 25

July 25 - The Road to True Net-Zero: Climate Reality's 2030 Vision, 8:00pm, zoom RSVP

July 26

July 26 - Health Care Grassroots Legislative Debrief, 6:00-7:00pm, zoom RSVP

July 26 - Learn about the One Fair Wage Campaign featuring our own Jennyfer Almanzar, 7:00pm, on this zoom

July 27

July 27 - Comedy Writers Picket Day, 9:00am-noon, NBCUniversal/30 Rock, 30 West 49th Street

July 28

July 28 - Weekly table and canvassing for the NY Health Act, every Friday from 1:00-3:00pm, outside Duane Reade West 79th Street and Amsterdam Avenue RSVP

July 28 - Screening focusing on Self-Managed Abortion, Practical Support and Accompaniment Networks, 8:00pm, 570 West 159th Street, New York, NY 10032. Food and drinks for sale from local vendors. Discussion afterwards.      

July 28 - Celebrate the anniversary of Medicare, in solidarity with retirees fighting to save their Medicare benefits, noon, 780 3rd Ave (between 48th & 49th Streets) MORE

July 29

July 29 - Weekly table and canvassing for the NY Health Act, every Saturday from 1:00-3:00pm, Gunhill Road and Seymour Avenue at the 5 train stop RSVP

Aug. 3

Aug. 3 - Green Party’s Annual National Meeting

Aug. 3 - Live screening of the film "American Hospitals", 1:00-3:00pm, RSS Center, 2600 Netherland Avenue, Bronx, New York 10463 MORE

Aug. 4

Aug. 4 - Green Party’s Annual National Meeting

Aug. 5

Aug. 5 - Green Party’s Annual National Meeting

Aug. 6

Aug. 6 - Hiroshima Day March to the Intrepid "War Museum", 10:30am-2:00pm, Times Square Recruiting Station (43rd St. and Seventh Ave.) MORE

Aug. 6 - Green Party’s Annual National Meeting

Aug. 8

Aug. 8 - Peace Gathering to Commemorate the 78th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, noon, In front of the Japanese Consulate at 299 Park Ave (48th St.), NYC MORE

Aug. 14

Aug. 14 - Single Payer Committee meeting, 7:00pm, zoom Use this zoom All are welcome!

Aug. 15

Aug. 15 - Listening Session to Advance the Clean water Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, 1:00-3:00pm, Westchester County Center, White Plains RSVP

Aug. 16

Aug. 16 - WFPNYC RAC meeting, 7:00pm, zoom SAVE THE DATE!

Sep. 9

Sep. 9 - Flyer for the NYHA at the Labor Day Parade - our best chance to reach union people all year! RSVP

Sep. 16

Sep. 16 - Table for the NY Health Act at the African American Day Parade kickoff event, 11:00am-6:00pm, Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building Plaza in Harlem SAVE the DATE!

Sep. 17

Sep. 17 - Flyer for the NY Health Act at the African American Day Parade, locations to be announced SAVE the DATE!

Sep. 17 - YUGE climate march in NYC and elsewhere. Save the date! MORE - RSVP

Aug. 24

Aug. 24 - Listening Session to Advance the Clean water Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, 1:00-3:00pm, Suffolk County Community College, Suffolk Credit Union Arena, Crooked Hill Rd, Brentwood, NY 11717 RSVP

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