Action Calendar - week of August 20th, 2023
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Aug. 20 - Discussion of film “The Truth: LOST AT SEA”, 3:00pm, zoom. RSVP

Aug. 20 - Tell your state representative to support the Not on Our Dime! act, 6:00-8:00pm, zoom RSVP

Aug. 22 - Planning session for the March to End Fossil Fuels, 8:00pm, on this zoom

Aug. 23 - RALLY: Pass the How Many Stops Act, noon, City Hall Broadway gate at Murray Street MORE

Aug. 23 - NYSPPC Media Team Training and Interview Workshop, 6:00-8:00pm, zoom RSVP

Aug. 24 - Campaign Launch to Re-Elect Jabari Brisport, 7:00-9:00pm, IV Purpose in Bed-Stuy 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

Aug. 25 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 1:00-3:00pm, 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 - Grab the graphic!

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

Aug. 23 - RALLY: Pass the How Many Stops Act, noon, City Hall Broadway gate at Murray Street MORE

Aug. 23 - NYSPPC Media Team Training and Interview Workshop, 6:00-8:00pm, zoom RSVP

It’s difficult but necessary for students to learn about traumatic events in history. Call on the McMinn County Director of Schools to reinstate the book “Maus” for use in 8th grade curriculum and school libraries now.

McCarthyism Is Back: Together We Can Stop It

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.

Climate Crisisback to top

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. 12 - Climate, Politics, and Corporate Power: A Conversation with Human Rights Attorney Steven Donziger, 7:00-8:30pm, NY Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West RSVP

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

Sep. 18 - Mass Direct Action to stop business as usual following the March to End Fossil Fuels RSVP

Oct. 2 - Curbside Composting will be available to ALL Brooklyn residents! Find your schedule. No sign-up required. Get your free bin here!

Tell your electric company to STOP using your money to block critical, common-sense action on climate!

Please contact your Members of Congress and urge them to support and co-sponsor Fossil Free Finance Act, S. 1138, that will require big banks to stop financing greenhouse gas emissions.

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

"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

Educationback to topNew!

House Republicans want to gut education at all levels. Send a direct message to your representative demanding they reject education cuts now.

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

Electionsback to top

Aug. 24 - Campaign Launch to Re-Elect Jabari Brisport, 7:00-9:00pm, IV Purpose in Bed-Stuy RSVP

Aug. 27 - Write GOTV Post Cards to Virginia from NYC, 3:00-4:00pm, Blackstone Bar & Grill, 3713 Riverdale Avenue RSVP

Parties & Fundraisersback to topNew!

Aug. 30 - Zohran Momdani party, 7:00pm, Astoria RSVP

Oct. 12 - NYPAN Fundraiser for Maurice “Mo” Brown and Celeste Friend, 7:00-9:00pm, Brooklyn RSVP

Healthcareback to top

Aug. 22 - Planning session for the March to End Fossil Fuels, 8:00pm, on this zoom

Aug. 25 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 1:00-3:00pm, 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 - Grab the graphic!

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

Sep. 21 - PNHP forum on the new NY Health Act, 7:30-9:00pm, zoom RSVP With Sen. Gustavo Rivera, AM Amy Paulin and CNYH Executive Director Melanie D’Arrigo

Tell Ellis Medicine: support our nurses and Invest in Safe Patient Care!

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

NY Renews Is Hiring for three positions: Coalition Organizing Fellow, Digital Organizing Fellow, and Social Media Fellow

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
Palestineback to top

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

Aug. 20 - Tell your state representative to support the Not on Our Dime! act, 6:00-8:00pm, zoom RSVP

Sign up! New York Jews Reject AIPAC

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

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

Peace & Justiceback to top

Aug. 31 - Countdown to the Closing of Rikers, 10:00-11:00am, City Hall Park RSVP

Demand Biden take Cuba off the State Sponsors of Terrorism List     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.

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

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

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

We must make it easier for workers to organize for better wages and working conditions in the face of unprecedented corporate greed and rising income inequality. Tell Congress to pass the PRO Act now.

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. 27 - Manhattan WFP Chapter Social, 1:00-4:00pm, Marcus Garvey Park, Madison Avenue & East 124th Street, New York, NY 10035 RSVP

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

Aug. 20

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

Aug. 20 - Tell your state representative to support the Not on Our Dime! act, 6:00-8:00pm, zoom RSVP

Aug. 21

Aug. 22 - Planning session for the March to End Fossil Fuels, 8:00pm, on this zoom

Aug. 23

Aug. 23 - RALLY: Pass the How Many Stops Act, noon, City Hall Broadway gate at Murray Street MORE

Aug. 23 - NYSPPC Media Team Training and Interview Workshop, 6:00-8:00pm, zoom RSVP

Aug. 24

Aug. 24 - Campaign Launch to Re-Elect Jabari Brisport, 7:00-9:00pm, IV Purpose in Bed-Stuy 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

Aug. 25

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

Aug. 25 - Flyer for the New York Health Act, 1:00-3:00pm, 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 - Grab the graphic!

Aug. 27

Aug. 27 - Manhattan WFP Chapter Social, 1:00-4:00pm, Marcus Garvey Park, Madison Avenue & East 124th Street, New York, NY 10035 RSVP

Aug. 30

Aug. 30 - Zohran Momdani party, 7:00pm, Astoria RSVP

Aug. 31

Aug. 31 - Countdown to the Closing of Rikers, 10:00-11:00am, City Hall Park 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

Sep. 21

Sep. 21 - PNHP forum on the new NY Health Act, 7:30-9:00pm, zoom RSVP With Sen. Gustavo Rivera, AM Amy Paulin and CNYH Executive Director Melanie D’Arrigo

Oct. 12

Oct. 12 - NYPAN Fundraiser for Maurice “Mo” Brown and Celeste Friend, 7:00-9:00pm, Brooklyn RSVP

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