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SGK: WTF?
Unless you have been oblivious to the news of the past 48 hours, you know that breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen — which holds a”race for the cure” in New York City every year — has ended its partnership with Planned Parenthood and will not renew their grant, which provided access to breast cancer screenings for women across the country. Komen claims this decision has nothing to do with politics, but the public isn’t buying it. Their… Read More
NYC Says Frack No!
Hundreds of hydrofracking opponents packed the Tribeca Performing Arts Center on Wednesday night to speak out against the dangerous practice. As NY1 reports, the vast majority of those in attendance spoke against allowing hydrofracking in upstate New York.
The Manhattan Young Democrats have been vocal in our opposition to this practice for years. Click HERE to read the MYD Environmental Committee’s 2009 policy paper on the issue.
While it is heartening to see so many New Yorkers voice… Read More
Tagged environment, hydrofracking
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Why You Need To Be At The Living Wage Rally Tonight
Many Voices, One Goal: Supporting a Living Wage in NYC
When: Tonight November 21st
Where: Riverside Church (490 Riverside Drive – take the 1 train to 125th Street)
Time: Doors open at 5:30pm, Program starts at 6pm
Contact: Ahmed – vp@gomyd.com
In 2008-2009, when the downturn began to show how truly in trouble we were, our elected officials decided on a course of action that infused our economy with tax-payer money to prop up the financial market, stem… Read More
Tagged Civil RIghts, living wage, NAACP, NYC, nyc council, RWDSU, wage inequality
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Hollaback! about assault on NYC subways
Chances are, if you are a woman living in New York City, you have a story about being harassed on public transportation — whether it’s a sexual comment, seeing a man expose himself in the corner of a subway car or an actual physical assault. We rely on our transit system to get around every single day, and yet for women, it’s also a place to be on constant alert for sexual harassment and assault. The recent story of… Read More
Senators Introduce Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United
To those who think elections don’t matter think again. Thank you to the 6 Democrats with some spine.
The title says it all but you can read more about here. If one or both of your Senators are among the 6, call and thank them. If they are not; call and lambaste them. Phone numbers are here.
Tagged citizens united, us senate
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This Thanksgiving, Give Back
This Thanksgiving we’ll be doing our part to help fight hunger in New York City. Join us on Saturday, November 19th from 9:30am to 1:30pm as we help sort the Yorkville Common Pantry’s Thanksgiving donations. Spaces are limited, so if you’re interested, make sure you sign up now by filling out this form.
The YCP is dedicated to reducing hunger while promoting dignity and self-sufficiency. YCP champions the cause of the hungry through food pantry and meal distribution… Read More
Tagged community service, Hunger
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