Action Calendar - week of August 6th, 2023
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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. 7 - Starbucks Day of Action with AOC, 2:00-4:00pm at a Starbucks in the Bronx RSVP

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. 8 - Tela LandBack Troge speaking on “Restorative Aquaculture with Shinnecock Kelp Farmers”, 4:00-5:00pm RSVP - MORE

Aug. 9 - Lea Webb’s Binghamton campaign reception, 6:00-8:00, Legacy Lounge, 20 Hawley Street, Binghamton 13901 RSVP Lea is one of our endorsees, so it will be great to support her!

Aug. 9 - Extinction Rebellion Fall Strategy Meetings, 6:30pm RSVP

Aug. 11 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 3:00-5:00pm, 380 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024 RSVP

Aug. 12 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 1:00-3:00pm, 1385 E. Gunhill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 RSVP

Committee Doings back to top

The Single Payer Committee

The Single Payer Committee normally meets on the second Monday of every month, but we're skipping August, so the next meeting will be on September 11th, 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

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

Aug. 8 - Tela LandBack Troge speaking on “Restorative Aquaculture with Shinnecock Kelp Farmers”, 4:00-5:00pm RSVP - MORE

Aug. 9 - Extinction Rebellion Fall Strategy Meetings, 6:30pm 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. 16 - Extinction Rebellion Fall Strategy Meetings, 6:30pm 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

Thirty-nine senators just sent a letter to the EPA to request a withdrawal of its recently proposed historic standards aimed at slashing harmful climate pollution from power plants. Tell them to hold the line on strict emission standards!

Call Mayor Adams TODAY and urge him to fully enforce Local Law 97 to create jobs, lower utility bills, and cut pollution. (877) 386-0172

Email Regulators: New Pollution Caps Must ID False Energy Solutions as What They Are

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

Email regulators and Governor Hochul to call for a just cap-trade-and-invest program

Urgent: Tell Governor Hochul to STOP Holtec from dumping radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River by signing S6893/A7208

Tell President Biden to declare a national climate emergency

Economy and Infrastructure Roundup”, produced by the Economy Working Group of the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank. Filled with relevant climate information.

Climate News - a source for all things climate

Electionsback to top

Aug. 14 - Text Bank - Register Dems in KY and MS, 1:30 – 3:30pm, zoom RSVP

Aug. 15 - Text Bank - Register Dems in LA, 1:30 – 3:30pm, zoom RSVP

Aug. 17 - Text Bank - Register Dems in VA, 1:30 – 3:30pm, zoom RSVP

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).

Endorsed Candidatesback to topNew!

Aug. 9 - Lea Webb’s Binghamton campaign reception, 6:00-8:00, Legacy Lounge, 20 Hawley Street, Binghamton 13901 RSVP Lea is one of our endorsees, so it will be great to support her!

Healthcareback to top

Aug. 11 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 3:00-5:00pm, 380 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024 RSVP

Aug. 12 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 1:00-3:00pm, 1385 E. Gunhill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 RSVP

Aug. 18 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 3:00-5:00pm, 380 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024 RSVP

Aug. 19 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 1:00-3:00pm, 1385 E. Gunhill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 RSVP

Aug. 25 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 3:00-5:00pm, 380 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024 RSVP

Aug. 26 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 1:00-3:00pm, 1385 E. Gunhill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 RSVP

Sep. 11 - Single Payer Committee meeting, 7:00pm, zoom Use this zoom All are welcome!

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!

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

UCSB Central Coast Labor Center is looking for an Executive Director

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

Aug. 10 - Rally to close Rikers ahead of the federal court hearing, 1:00pm, Foley Square MORE

Aug. 14 - Conservation and Climate Change in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, 7:00pm, WESPAC, 77 Tarrytown Rd. White Plains MAP

Aug. 20 - Discussion of film “The Truth: LOST AT SEA”, 3:00pm, zoom. RSVP

Sign the petition demanding Ron DeSantis cannot rewrite Black history.

The nine unelected justices of the Supreme Court, serving lifetime appointments, are not required to follow the same ethics code as all other federal judges. This is unacceptable in a functioning democracy. Urge Congress to pass the Supreme Court Ethics Act now.

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

Email your Congress person to ensure that, prior to admission to the Visa Waiver Program, Israel verifiably ends its discrimination against American citizens of Palestinian origin, Arab Americans, and others who express criticism of the Occupation traveling to and from Israel

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

Donate to Palmetto State Abortion Fund - Abortion care in South Carolina is still legal but is in danger until it is protected, federally. Your dollars directly help needy women

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

Aug. 7 - Starbucks Day of Action with AOC, 2:00-4:00pm at a Starbucks in the Bronx RSVP

Sep. 9 - Canvass at the NYC Labor Day Parade, 8:30am onward, locations along Fifth Avenue RSVP

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

Aug. 6

Aug. 6 - Green Party’s Annual National Meeting

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. 7

Aug. 7 - Starbucks Day of Action with AOC, 2:00-4:00pm at a Starbucks in the Bronx RSVP

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. 8 - Tela LandBack Troge speaking on “Restorative Aquaculture with Shinnecock Kelp Farmers”, 4:00-5:00pm RSVP - MORE

Aug. 9

Aug. 9 - Extinction Rebellion Fall Strategy Meetings, 6:30pm RSVP

Aug. 9 - Lea Webb’s Binghamton campaign reception, 6:00-8:00, Legacy Lounge, 20 Hawley Street, Binghamton 13901 RSVP Lea is one of our endorsees, so it will be great to support her!

Aug. 11

Aug. 11 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 3:00-5:00pm, 380 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024 RSVP

Aug. 12

Aug. 12 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 1:00-3:00pm, 1385 E. Gunhill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 RSVP

Aug. 14

Aug. 14 - Conservation and Climate Change in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, 7:00pm, WESPAC, 77 Tarrytown Rd. White Plains MAP

Aug. 14 - Text Bank - Register Dems in KY and MS, 1:30 – 3:30pm, zoom RSVP

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. 15 - Text Bank - Register Dems in LA, 1:30 – 3:30pm, zoom RSVP

Aug. 16

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

Aug. 16 - Extinction Rebellion Fall Strategy Meetings, 6:30pm RSVP

Aug. 17

Aug. 17 - Text Bank - Register Dems in VA, 1:30 – 3:30pm, zoom RSVP

Aug. 18

Aug. 18 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 3:00-5:00pm, 380 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024 RSVP

Aug. 19

Aug. 19 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 1:00-3:00pm, 1385 E. Gunhill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 RSVP

Aug. 20

Aug. 20 - Discussion of film “The Truth: LOST AT SEA”, 3:00pm, zoom. RSVP

Aug. 25

Aug. 25 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 3:00-5:00pm, 380 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10024 RSVP

Aug. 26

Aug. 26 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 1:00-3:00pm, 1385 E. Gunhill Road, Bronx, NY 10469 RSVP

Sep. 9

Sep. 9 - Canvass at the NYC Labor Day Parade, 8:30am onward, locations along Fifth Avenue RSVP

Sep. 11

Sep. 11 - Single Payer Committee meeting, 7:00pm, zoom Use this zoom All are welcome!

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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