This summer has been a busy season of activism for New York. Join our email list for the most recent updates on progressive issues and events taking place across the City and check out our calendar of events. In the meantime, here are several additional resources of interest:
Debt Ceiling Resources
The current discussion on the debt ceiling and potential cuts to vital programs has raised many questions. Our recent blog post “What’s up with Obama’s Debt Ceiling Offer” provides some insight into this issue. The following information may also be helpful:
- What is the federal debt ceiling? Learn more from NPR.
Debt Ceiling Events
- July 20 Debt Ceiling Rally and Press Conference Event in lower Manhattan-Staten Island
3:45pm: Join our fun “Boat Brigade”!
Gather at the South Ferry Terminal in Lower Manhattan. Together we’ll take the 4 p.m. ferry over to Staten Island. Bring group banners and homemade signs!
5:00pm: Press Conference and Rally
Take the Staten Island ferry to Borough Hall – 10 Richmond Terrace (Across the street from the St. George Ferry Terminal – enter on Stuyvesant Place).
- July 20 and July 21 statewide coordinated campaign to prevent cuts to critical social service programs
Email Hilary Papineau to RSVP or for additional information: hilarina@gmail.com
Events are sponsored by the new “Restore the American Promise” campaign. Partners include 1199 SEIU, Fight for a Fair Economy • Citizen Action of New York • New York State Alliance
for Retired Americans • New York State AFL-CIO • New York Statewide Senior Action Council • New York Association on Independent Living.
OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST
Fracking Updates
While New York awaits updates regarding Governor Cuomo’s final stance on fracking, read about the successful lobby visit that took place in Albany last week; this interesting blog depicts the camaraderie and collaboration that took place as over 200 activists
Clean Elections Campaign Initiative
Grassroots NYC is an organization working to reform campaign financing in New York City. The organization has put forth a “Clean Elections” bill at the City Council level and also monitors the impact of federal campaign financing actions on local fundraising. A recent Supreme Court decision ruled against public funds for campaigns, a decision which will negatively impact the NYC matching funds system. This presents an opportunity for GrassrootsNYC’s to pursue its clean elections system initiative.
July 16th and 17th: MoveOn.org American Dream House Meetings
MoveOn.org has organized a series of [American Dream House Meetings to discuss how to attain a more desirable American Dream is in the making, one that is green, sustainable, and equitable based on creativity and cooperation. On July 16, New Yorkers will gather to discuss the possibilities & what this could practically look like and how to make this better world a reality. Join or host one today!
Voter Registration Drives on July 16
Join fellow democrats throughout the City register new voters. Voter registration drives will be taking place at fun and busy locations across the City and beyond, including:
Union Square:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpkfwj
Harlem:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/voterregistrationdrive/gpk3tc
Atlantic terminal:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/voterregistrationdrive/gpkfbd
Fulton Street, Brooklyn:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/voterregistrationdrive/gpk3kv
Staten Island:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/voterregistrationdrive/gpkfvv
Astoria, Queens:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/voterregistrationdrive/gpkfvy
Philly:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/voterregistrationdrive/gpkmbp
Bethlehem, PA:
http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/voterregistrationdrive/gpkfgy)
Thank you!
– Hilary Papineau