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We don't need to run away form our ideals to appeal to a "mythical center." The overwhelming majority of Americans, including in my home state of Pennsylvania, support progressive policies and a progressive agenda. It's time to make clear that is what we're fighting for.

New in Gothamist : Reports by the Board of Correction has found that 1/3 of medical appointment requests at Rikers Island went unfulfilled in 2023. The DOC has a track record of denying access to medical care, worsening the crisis at Rikers. #ShutRikers gothamist.com/news/rikers-de…

Julia Salazar Thank you for showing up at Attica. It matters. Sept 12 we will be in discussion with survivors of the Attica uprising and massacre talking about the historic and current conditions at this notorious trauma site.

Today marks 3 years to the day NYC must #CloseRikers to comply with the law.  Public safety demands that we remain on track towards closure. The City must work collaboratively with stakeholders to advance progress, end the humanitarian crisis in our jails, and make NYC safer.

🚨 New 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩: 7 unions representing 6 million workers—UAW UE The American Postal Workers Union - APWU SEIU AFA-CWA IUPAT NEA—have called on President Biden to end US military aid to Israel. Mel Buer & I speak to Brandon Mancilla of UAW & George Waksmunski of UE therealnews.com/union-leaders-…

Sharing this receipt in light of some recent events...

Right-wing media relentlessly making Kamala Harris more relatable to working people

After years of advocating with NYC H2O, Ridgewood Rides, and others, I'm excited to share NYC DOT plans for two-way protected bike lanes and added sidewalks on Cypress Ave into the Ridgewood Reservoir! This is a HUGE safety win! Thanks NYC DOT for making it happen!

The UAW stands in solidarity with the tens of thousands of Israeli workers who withheld their labor today in support of an immediate hostage deal. It is long past time for an end to this war, and on this US Labor Day, we stand with workers in Israel who withheld their labor.

Good coverage by Matt Katz in Gothamist. And we can do more. We can make NYC for-hire vehicles accessible AND environmentally sustainable. My bill with Julia Salazar would establish a Green Transition Authority to transition the fleet to meet both goals.

The GreTA bill is the result of drivers, disability & environmental justice advocates coming together! Let’s expand a Green New Deal at the State Level. Champions like Jessica González-Rojas & Julia Salazar at leading the way for a bill that can build a blueprint for other states to follow

HIRING: Do you have comms experience and want to work for a fierce advocate on the New York City Council? The Office of Council Member Alexa Avilés is hiring a communications director.

CUNY is one of the core institutions of NYC, and its students, teachers, and staff deserve 21st century carbon-free campuses! We are incredibly excited to be partnering with PSC_CUNY on 10 town halls this September--sign up for one here: psc-cuny.org/environmental-…

Equally concerned with the charges against John Mark Rozendaal and Alec Connon. Citibank should think less about supporting restraining orders against peaceful human rights defenders and more about ending its financing of fossil fuel projects.