by Donna Schneiderman | Jan 1, 2021 | GOBK News
Photos: Peter Hogness, Bonnie Schwerin, INBK team Thank you to our members and partners who maintained momentum despite the pandemic. Together we: wrote postcards - texted voters - called legislators - signed petitions - protested safely... by GetOrganizedBK | Mar 28, 2020 | GOBK News
The current COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the urgent need for laws in New York State mandating comprehensive paid sick leave as well as emergency paid sick leave in the event of public health emergencies. In particular, the lack of paid sick leave disproportionately... by Ellen Bolotin | Jan 16, 2020 | GOBK News
Thanks to the many of you who have supported coalition efforts and signed RJBK petition letters to stop solitary confinement in our jails and prisons. We appreciate you! Working with the New York Campaign for Alternatives to Isolated Confinement (CAIC pronounced... by David Neustadt | Nov 19, 2019 | GOBK News
WHARR (Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights) had an enthusiastic turn out for our Crisis Pregnancy Center (CPCs, otherwise known as ‘fake clinics’) canvassing! A few WHARRiors kindly put together the following paragraphs about their experience:On Saturday November... by David Neustadt | Nov 11, 2019 | GOBK News
We did it! As one small part of a big movement, Water For Grassroots helped make history this week in Philadelphia, when community organizer and Working Families Party candidate Kendra Brooks won a seat on the Philadelphia City Council. Come to our next meeting, on... 