Demonstrators rally in Mineola to oppose Barrett confirmation to Supreme Court

Demonstrators rally in Mineola to oppose Barrett confirmation to Supreme Court https://www.newsday.com/long-island/politics/barrett-supreme-court-protest-1.50034289 Some three dozen protesters rallied Sunday in Mineola in advance of Amy Coney Barrett’s Senate confirmation hearing Monday, arguing she would vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, reverse marriage protection for same-sex couples and strip away women’s reproductive health rights. Democratic lawmakers,…

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Virtual Town Hall with Joseph Naham – Green Party Candidate for CD 4

Come hear from Joseph Naham – Green Party Candidate for CD 4. He will share his vision for the district and take your questions. This Zoom event requires pre-registration. Also – we will be presenting this event live off the Long Island Activists Page Long Island Activists is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.…

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LI United to Transform Policing & Community Safety

Become Part of the Change – From the Organizers – OPEN INVITATION TO ALL PROGRESSIVE LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY MEMBERS LI United to Transform Policing & Community Safety, convened by the Long Island Black Alliance (LIBA), invites you to become a part of an organized, mass movement to usher in transformative change on Long Island. Currently…

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Protest For Change

Come join us on Saturday July 4th from 12 – 3 for the “Protest for Change: Enough is Enough Rally” We have three asks at this rally – Restrict, Reform and Re-appropriate. We are calling for the Restriction of Police Union funds going to political candidates. We are calling for Reforms of current police policies…

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NY Health Act Virtual Town Hall

The event was held Sunday, April 26th, 1 pm – 3 pm A live event focusing on the Myths and Truths about the New York Health Act (the nation’s prototype for a national Medicare for All Single Payer Health Care System). This major piece of legislation will bring down the cost of health care for…

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Long Island Activists Endorsed Candidates Progressive Issues Forum

Meet the candidates This event is over. Watch the meeting on Facebook. Watch Sunday, April 19th from 1 pm – 3 pm A lively two-hour discussion and Q&A on three important topics: MODERATOR: Robert Buonaspina – Long Island Activists Steering Committee CHAT MODERATOR: Steve Martinez – Long Island Activists Steering Committee PARTICIPANTS: CONGRESS: Shaniyat Chowdhury…

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Meet the candidates

Thursday April 16, 7-8 PM Come meet the candidates for the new Long Island Activists Steering Committee – 2020-2021. Members will have the opportunity to hear from each candidate on why they wish to serve on Steering. Each speech (one to 3 minute maximum) will be followed with a Q&A from members. Moderator: William Conron…

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NYHA INFORMATION & PASSAGE STRATEGY SESSION

NOVEMBER 24, 2019 Long Island Activists next General Membership Meeting will focus exclusively on The New York Health Act (NYHA). New York State Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, the Co-author of the NYHA, with discuss this bill and address questions from those in attendance. The first part of this session will be informational – learning the details…

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