Building grassroots power to address the root causes of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C, including homelessness and poverty. (photo by Brian Palmer)
Drug policies rooted in human rights, public health and social justice. (photo by Julie Turkewitz)
Fighting to end mass incarceration, biased policing and new Jim Crow policies. (photo by Rob Bell)
Putting people first through voter-owned elections and a new economy that works for all.
Information For People Living With HIV/AIDS And Methadone Patients Coping With Hurricane Sandy If you are a person living with HIV/AIDS or methadone patient having problems as a result of Hurricane Sandy and need additional information or assistance, contact Jaron at (718) 864-4943 or via email or Jeremy at (917) 676-8041 or via email. Information on voting, [...]
Read moreOctober 17th, 2012 | Contact: Alfredo Carrasquillo, (718) 415-9254 Marty Golden Faces Criticism At Fundraiser For Blocking Bipartisan Marijuana Reform Backed By Governor Cuomo, Mayor Bloomberg, Commissioner Kelly & All Five NYC District Attorneys Protest Comes Day After Governor Cuomo Calls On Albany To Take Up “People’s Agenda” by “Ending The Injustices On Stop And Frisk” Related [...]
Read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2012 | Contact: Jaron Benjamin, (718) 864-3932 (cell) New Yorkers Bring Senator Schumer A Spine, Demand He Stand Up For A “Fair Deal” That Protects Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security By Taxing The Super-Rich Seniors, People With AIDS & Low-Income NY’ers Reject A “Grand Bargain” That Trades Away Healthcare and Social [...]
Read more(VOCAL leader Brian Pearson was interviewed at the City Council’s first hearing on the Community Safety Act, a package of bills that would reform biased policing practices, including stop and frisk. You can read Brian’s testimony to the City Council testimony on his experiences and VOCAL-NY’s support for the legislation here.) Advocates flock to NYC hearing [...]
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