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DFNYC Joined "March Against Hate" In Astoria Last Weekend |
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Written by Josh Silverstein
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Thursday, 11 September 2008 |
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Our very own Jeremiah Frei-Pearson, Bernadette Evangelist and Dan Jacoby joined the rally and March Against Hate this past Sunday in Astoria, Queens. The event was in response to a hate crime committed against members of Carmen's House, a sanctuary for gay and trans-gendered young people. The Queens Chronicle covered the rally as did our intrepid DFNYC photographer as you can see below.
9/22/08: From Jeremiah:
"Astoria is like New York City - our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. The fact that there are people who attack others because of their sexual orientation is very sad, and it threatens to turn that strength into a weakness. On the other hand, the community's response to these hate crimes should make us very proud. We had about 75 people with us when we began marching, and the march ended with over 100 people because folks on the street saw why we were marching and joined in. That says a lot. The community made it clear that those who commit hate crimes do not represent the majority of Astorians. Many thanks to all of the DFNYCers who attended and helped put this event together."
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Last Updated ( Monday, 22 September 2008 )
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Sarah Palin Action Fund for Organizer Training |
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Written by Bernadette Evangelist
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Wednesday, 10 September 2008 |
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Community Organizers Fight Back by Launching:
Sarah Palin Action Fund for Organizer Training
Community organizers across America, taken aback by a series of attacks from Republican leaders at the GOP convention in St. Paul, came together to defend their work organizing Americans who have been left behind by unemployment, lack of health insurance and the national housing crisis. The organizers demanded an apology from Alaska Governor Sarah Palin for her statement that community organizers have no “actual responsibilities” and launched a web site, http://organizersfightback.wordpress.com, to defend themselves against Republican attacks.
They emphasize that their work will be necessary as long as lobbyists have undue influence over American government and the economy continues to fail people who work hard and still struggle to provide for themselves and their families.
Let's put our anger to productive use: contribute to the Sarah Palin Action Fund for Organizer Training at http://organizersfightback.wordpress.com/donate-now/
Every dollar donated to the Sarah Palin Action Fund will go to train a new generation of community organizers to serve America’s struggling, hardworking communities. For details and to help out go to:
http://organizersfightback.wordpress.com/donate-now/!
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 September 2008 )
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Letter Stuffing For Luke Henry A Success! |
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Written by Josh Silverstein
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Friday, 05 September 2008 |
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"On Thursday, Sept. 4th, DFNYC volunteers joined forces with other Luke Henry volunteers for envelope stuffing to support Luke's campaign against incumbent Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. "
As you can see, a lot of envelopes went out! |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 September 2008 )
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Written by Josh Silverstein
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Monday, 01 September 2008 |
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Staten Island - 7:00pm, Muddy Cup, 388 Van Duzer Street, Staten Island, with host Al Dykes.
Upper West Side - 7:00pm, Cosi (the back room) - 2186 Broadway (btwn 77 and 78 street), with host Merle Mceldowney.
West Village - 7:00pm, Kettle of Fish, 59 Christopher St. (near 7th Ave.) with host Josh Silverstein.
Astoria, Queens - 7:30pm, Omonia Cafe, 3220 Broadway (N train to Broadway, cafe on the corner of 33rd and Broadway), with hosts Costa Constantinides and Jeremiah Frei-Pearson.
Sunnyside, Queens - 7:30pm, The Grind (in the back room), 39-24 Queens Blvd., with host Dan Jacoby.
Bayside, Queens - 7:00pm, The First Edition, 41-08 Bell Blvd, right near the LIRR stop, with host Steve Behar of Democrats for New Politics.
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn - 7:00pm, Wycoff Bennett Homestead, 1669 East 22nd Street, with host Annette Mont.
Send your Linkup feedback and suggestions to linkup (at) dfnyc.org |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 September 2008 )
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NOW Endorses Steve Harrison For Congress! |
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Written by Josh Silverstein
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Thursday, 21 August 2008 |
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Feminists pick Harrison over Michael McMahon in NY 13th Congressional District in Tues., Sept. 9 Democratic Primary
August 20 Press Conference
(Staten Island/Brooklyn) -- The National Organization for Women (NOW) will announce its formal endorsement of Steve Harrison as the strongest supporter of women's rights in the race for New York's 13th Congressional District (Staten Island/Southwest Brooklyn) Democratic nomination in a 2:00 PM Wednesday Aug. 20 press conference at the Staten Island Hotel, 1415 Richmond Ave., Staten Island, NY.
Harrison is running against New York City Councilman Michael McMahon in the Democratic Primary which will be held Tues., Sept. 9.
"NOW PAC is pleased to endorse Steve Harrison for the U.S. House of Representatives from New York," said NOW Political Action Committee Chair Kim Gandy. "We look forward to voters in Staten Island and Brooklyn sending a strong supporter of women's rights to Washington. Steve has the values we need to improve the lives of women and families in this country."
The Brooklyn Queens NOW Political Action Committee (BQ NOW PAC) recommended that the Washington-based organization headed by Gandy endorse Harrison. With a member-base of over 500,000 NOW is the largest organization of feminists in the country.
"We were impressed with Steve Harrison's grasp of and support of our core issues: constitutional equality for women, reproductive rights, equal economic opportunity, stopping violence against women and ending gender and sexual orientation discrimination," said Shirley Ranz, the chair of the local NOW PAC.
BQ-NOW Vice President Rachelle Suissa added, "If given the opportunity, Steve will definitely be the candidate who holds true to the values of women and minorities and who works to uphold civil rights and liberties each and every day. His ideology, experience, and candor all speak for themselves when it comes to these issues."
McMahon's record opposing abortion and his lukewarm support of other gender issues in general while a member of the New York City Council was also a factor in the endorsement, NOW officials said.
"McMahon is a political conservative who opposed choice when his vote counted in NYC Council," noted BQ NOW Secretary Sherry Rogers. "We cannot support someone who waivers in his support of our issues to placate his RTL constituency. They have the Republicans for that. Who will speak for women; Steve Harrison!"
Harrison said he won't let women of the 13th district down. "I am honored to receive this endorsement. In Congress I will fight for reproductive rights and to end gender discrimination," Harrison said.
In 2006 against Republican incumbent Vito Fossella, Harrison received a higher percentage of the vote than any Democrat ever under the Congressional District's current geographic configuration. The scandal-ridden Fossella is not seeking re-election.
For more information about Steve Harrison visit HarrisonForCongress.com or call 718-745-2539. For more information on NOW visit NOW.org. |
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