A coalition representing dozens of grassroots groups and labor organizations organized a number of actions in support of labor campaigns, migrant rights, Sanctuary Campus campaigns, and others.
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International Women’s Day Rally and March At Columbus Circle
Props of bloody coat hangers were handed out at Columbus Circle illustrating what many women went through when dealing with an unwanted pregnancy before safe, legal abortions.
Photos From the Recent Standing Rock March in NYC
The Standing Rock rally was held at 1:00 pm, then we marched at 2:00. The march began in front of the New York Public Library and went to Trump Tower and beyond.
Nicholas Heyward Jr. Conference at Department of Investigation
“This was turned over to the civil rights division. These are the people who were supposed to have looked at this case”, said Nicholas Heyward Sr.
Remembering Kenneth Arrow and His Impossibility Theorem
When the alternative is to continue using the worst voting method—plurality voting—there is little risk experimenting. Clearly, Dr. Arrow wanted us to have better.
A Popular President Visits New York City
In 20 minutes (social media flash-mob, you see) a surprisingly large crowd started to form on the street, gossip between strangers continued, and the human electricity in the restaurant charged.
Photos From Not My President’s Day in New York City
Tens of thousands were protesting in NYC and in cities around the U.S. yesterday on the President’s Day holiday against Trump on issues including immigration, climate change.
Today I Am Muslim Too March in Times Square, NYC
I recently joined a day of solidarity in support of equality and tolerance, supporting American Muslims. There is no greater time than now to stand up for our Muslim brothers and sisters.
Artistic UpRISING and Revolutionary Love in NYC
This Tuesday, women and men throughout the US and in 200 countries worldwide came together for the RISE to end violence against all women and girls as part of Valentine’s Day.
PHOTOS: Valentine’s Day Divestment Action with Josh Fox
We hand-delivered more than 160 pages of petition signatures, telling the Comptroller to protect the environment and New Yorkers and drop fossil fuel investments from the City’s more than $170 billion portfolio.