Issue: fair elections

The State of the State: What’s a Progressive to do?

This downstate regional NYPAN gathering will be held on Sunday, August 13, from 12 noon – 3 PM. The location is Fishkill Town Hall, 807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524. All are welcome! Bring a friend. Please mark “going” on Facebook so that we have an idea how many will be attending.

Please help spread the word! Bring a snack to share. Keep it finger food, please.

Panel Discussion followed by Q&A

Speakers:
Senator Stewart-Cousins (State Senate Democratic Conference Leader)
Senator Gianaris (Deputy Democratic Conference Leader)
John Tasini (author, activisit, former Bernie surrogate)
George Albro (NYPAN Co-chair)

Moderator: Kelleigh McKenzie (NYS Democratic Committee)

Topics:
Our Governor
IDC
Current (and future) elections

For information contact Cari Gardner, cariyogi@gmail.com, 914-588-7598 (text only)

Citizens’ March

Our vision is for a budget that meets everyone’s basic needs, regardless of their age, ability, financial or immigration status — a budget that does not take from our most vulnerable to give tax cuts to the most wealthy. A budget that protects our air & water!

Join us to take a stand for a moral budget. A budget that reflects our values.

RSVP Here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/citizens-march

* The definition of the word “citizen” is “an inhabitant of a particular town or city”. We chose this name to combat the right-wing rhetoric and help change the narrative around what a Citizen really is. We welcome all concerned members of towns and cities across the Hudson Valley.

Civics Class with Zephyr Teachout and Jennifer Schwartz Berky – Session 4

The Good Work Institute is honored to be hosting a four-session civics class with Zephyr Teachout and Jennifer Schwartz Berky. Taking place in Kingston, NY this June, this course explores the foundational philosophy of American democracy, unearths New York’s storied political history, and teaches all participants the fundamentals of working with, protesting against, and/or participating in local government.

Program Purpose:
To gain a foundational understanding of how local government is formed and operates, in a way that explores philosophical concepts and historical context, so that participants are informed and engaged to take direct civic action.
What we will explore:

  • Philosophy of American democracy
  • Local historical context and case studies
  • Fundamentals of how local and state government operates
  • How to effectively engage for change

Weekly readings and civic engagement actions will be assigned in addition to the evening classes. Light refreshments will be provided.

Teacher Bios:
Zephyr Teachout is an anticorruption activist, historian, teacher, and former candidate for Governor and Congress. She is the author of Corruption in America and lives in Clinton, New York.

Jennifer Schwartz Berky is a county legislator, urban planner, historic preservationist and community activist who serves as a trustee and advisor for many communities and organizations in the Hudson Valley. She lives in Kingston, NY.

Tickets are offered on a sliding scale, and no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Your purchase goes directly to paying the instructors and the staff of the non-profit, Good Work Institute, and most importantly, enables us to keep our programs accessible to all. Please consider paying what you can.

Civics Class with Zephyr Teachout and Jennifer Schwartz Berky – Session 3

The Good Work Institute is honored to be hosting a four-session civics class with Zephyr Teachout and Jennifer Schwartz Berky. Taking place in Kingston, NY this June, this course explores the foundational philosophy of American democracy, unearths New York’s storied political history, and teaches all participants the fundamentals of working with, protesting against, and/or participating in local government.

Program Purpose:
To gain a foundational understanding of how local government is formed and operates, in a way that explores philosophical concepts and historical context, so that participants are informed and engaged to take direct civic action.
What we will explore:

  • Philosophy of American democracy
  • Local historical context and case studies
  • Fundamentals of how local and state government operates
  • How to effectively engage for change

Weekly readings and civic engagement actions will be assigned in addition to the evening classes. Light refreshments will be provided.

Teacher Bios:
Zephyr Teachout is an anticorruption activist, historian, teacher, and former candidate for Governor and Congress. She is the author of Corruption in America and lives in Clinton, New York.

Jennifer Schwartz Berky is a county legislator, urban planner, historic preservationist and community activist who serves as a trustee and advisor for many communities and organizations in the Hudson Valley. She lives in Kingston, NY.

Tickets are offered on a sliding scale, and no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Your purchase goes directly to paying the instructors and the staff of the non-profit, Good Work Institute, and most importantly, enables us to keep our programs accessible to all. Please consider paying what you can.

Civics Class with Zephyr Teachout and Jennifer Schwartz Berky – Session 2

The Good Work Institute is honored to be hosting a four-session civics class with Zephyr Teachout and Jennifer Schwartz Berky. Taking place in Kingston, NY this June, this course explores the foundational philosophy of American democracy, unearths New York’s storied political history, and teaches all participants the fundamentals of working with, protesting against, and/or participating in local government.

Program Purpose:
To gain a foundational understanding of how local government is formed and operates, in a way that explores philosophical concepts and historical context, so that participants are informed and engaged to take direct civic action.
What we will explore:

  • Philosophy of American democracy
  • Local historical context and case studies
  • Fundamentals of how local and state government operates
  • How to effectively engage for change

Weekly readings and civic engagement actions will be assigned in addition to the evening classes. Light refreshments will be provided.

Teacher Bios:
Zephyr Teachout is an anticorruption activist, historian, teacher, and former candidate for Governor and Congress. She is the author of Corruption in America and lives in Clinton, New York.

Jennifer Schwartz Berky is a county legislator, urban planner, historic preservationist and community activist who serves as a trustee and advisor for many communities and organizations in the Hudson Valley. She lives in Kingston, NY.

Tickets are offered on a sliding scale, and no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Your purchase goes directly to paying the instructors and the staff of the non-profit, Good Work Institute, and most importantly, enables us to keep our programs accessible to all. Please consider paying what you can.

Civics Class with Zephyr Teachout and Jennifer Schwartz Berky – Session 1

The Good Work Institute is honored to be hosting a four-session civics class with Zephyr Teachout and Jennifer Schwartz Berky. Taking place in Kingston, NY this June, this course explores the foundational philosophy of American democracy, unearths New York’s storied political history, and teaches all participants the fundamentals of working with, protesting against, and/or participating in local government.

Program Purpose:
To gain a foundational understanding of how local government is formed and operates, in a way that explores philosophical concepts and historical context, so that participants are informed and engaged to take direct civic action.
What we will explore:

  • Philosophy of American democracy
  • Local historical context and case studies
  • Fundamentals of how local and state government operates
  • How to effectively engage for change

Weekly readings and civic engagement actions will be assigned in addition to the evening classes. Light refreshments will be provided.

Teacher Bios:
Zephyr Teachout is an anticorruption activist, historian, teacher, and former candidate for Governor and Congress. She is the author of Corruption in America and lives in Clinton, New York.

Jennifer Schwartz Berky is a county legislator, urban planner, historic preservationist and community activist who serves as a trustee and advisor for many communities and organizations in the Hudson Valley. She lives in Kingston, NY.

Tickets are offered on a sliding scale, and no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Your purchase goes directly to paying the instructors and the staff of the non-profit, Good Work Institute, and most importantly, enables us to keep our programs accessible to all. Please consider paying what you can.

Now is our chance to help New York vote!

Action Deadline: June 21, 2017


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New York ranks near the bottom when it comes to voter registration and turnout. Let’s fix this before the end of the legislative session.

Ulster people, call your State Senators and demand:

  • Early Voting through Senate Bill S2950 and Assembly Bill A2064, which which gives working people more time to make it to the polls.
  • Automatic & Same Day Voter Registration through the Voter Empowerment Act (Senate Bill S3304 and Assembly Bill A2278), which streamlines voter registration.
  • An Easier Way to Switch Parties in Time to Vote in the Primaries through Senate Bill S2940 and Assembly Bill A5943, which adopt the deadline used in most other states: a postmark 25 days prior to an election (instead of New York’s current requirement of up to 11 months before!).

Help New York Vote!

Please read below for more information & suggested talking points (PDF).

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