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Rebecca Garrard

@garrar26.bsky.social

Interim Co-Executive Director, Citizen Action NY / political junkie, proud mom, labor origin story

217 Followers  |  214 Following  |  24 Posts  |  Joined: 25.11.2024  |  1.837

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Press warned to back up as DHS police take lawmakers were taken away in zip ties, among them Comptroller Brad Lander and 10 other state reps including Bobby Carol, Marcela Mitayanes, Julia Salazar, Emily Gallagher, Jabari Brisport, Jessica Gonzalez Rojas,... story TK

18.09.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2948    πŸ” 1132    πŸ’¬ 107    πŸ“Œ 87
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Bernie to Dems:

28.06.2025 02:26 β€” πŸ‘ 17784    πŸ” 3801    πŸ’¬ 402    πŸ“Œ 258
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Alexis traveled from #NorthCarolina to talk with Senator Thom Tillis about how Medicaid allows her disabled daughter, Kinsley, to live at home and in her community instead of at the hospital.

"We are advocating for #Medicaid because Medicaid is a lifeline..."

#ProtectMedicaid

27.06.2025 22:34 β€” πŸ‘ 717    πŸ” 221    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 11

NYC-DSA had ~5,000 members when Zohran announced his campaign in October. It gained another ~3,000 members between Zohran's announcement and primary election day, thanks to Zohran's campaign and reaction to Trump's presidential win. It will likely attract even more following Zohran's win.

28.06.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 147    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has said repeatedly he condemns antisemitism, and has personally hurt no one. Andrew Cuomo has had credible allegations of sexual harassment and all these people shared no concern for the safety of the women in NYC. It is vile, racist, political, and we see it.

28.06.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Citizen Action of New York Condemns Senator Gillibrand’s Racist Remarks Towards Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani

Read full press release at https://citizenactionny.org/press-releases/

Citizen Action of New York Condemns Senator Gillibrand’s Racist Remarks Towards Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani Read full press release at https://citizenactionny.org/press-releases/

β€œWe strongly condemn Senator Gillibrand’s shameful and racist remarks. Her rhetoric fuels a dangerous, Islamophobic smear campaign against Mamdani β€” a campaign that has led to death threats and calls for his deportation. This is not just irresponsible, it is reprehensible."

27.06.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Last day @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social !!!πŸ™πŸΌπŸ™πŸΌπŸ™πŸΌ

17.06.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When our Dem leaders stand up and fight back with us, that’s how we win. Huge props to @bradlander.bsky.social

17.06.2025 17:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hispanic-Serving College Program Is Discriminatory, Lawsuit Argues

Can someone sue the colleges who let all the unqualified white people in through legacy admissions? Please and thank you.

Hispanic-Serving College Program Is Discriminatory, Lawsuit Argues www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...

12.06.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wayne County community rally amid ICE raid at restaurant Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with people in the Honesdale community who are shaken after watching three restaurant employees get detained.

"It's really hard to fathom that the guy making my pizza for 25 years is a gangster and a terrorist, and the person who shows up in an unmarked car wearing a mask and body armor comes to take him away is somehow the good guy” www.wnep.com/article/news...

07.06.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 28662    πŸ” 8705    πŸ’¬ 318    πŸ“Œ 253

🚨 ALERTA PHILLY 🚨

Hearing from a very credible local source that there may be ICE action tomorrow (Sunday 6/8) in the following areas:

5th and Washington Ave
7th and Snyder Ave
5th and McKean/Wolf
Chinatown

Let your neighbors know to stay safe and be vigilant. Be ready. Be water.

08.06.2025 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4667    πŸ” 2892    πŸ’¬ 100    πŸ“Œ 101

@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social really hoping TDI passes the Assembly this session - NY workers can’t survive cancer on $170/wk and no health insurance for chemo. MA and NJ workers get over $1K/wk and continued health care. Anything you can do please and thank you πŸ™πŸΌ

06.06.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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This just came in the mail and I’m excited to dig in!πŸ‘πŸ»

21.05.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Carolyn Martinez Class and NDWA Workers at a lectern, smiling.

Carolyn Martinez Class and NDWA Workers at a lectern, smiling.

Right now! Our own @cmartinezclass.bsky.social, with @pplsaction.bsky.social and @progressivecaucus.bsky.social on protecting Medicaid!

β†’ youtube.com/live/JNYXs61...

21.05.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sometimes It’s Too Scary to Look at the Man in the Mirror We all have to make a choice about the kind of man we want to be

If you’re not subscribing to my dear friend @stanfritz.bsky.social , you’re truly missing out.

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20.05.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
If I didn't have access to care, my recovery journey would have been infinitely harder - if not impossible.

Richard, NYC

#ProtectOurCare

If I didn't have access to care, my recovery journey would have been infinitely harder - if not impossible. Richard, NYC #ProtectOurCare

Medicaid helped save Richard's life and allowed him to live with dignity.

Stories like Richard's are the reason we must fight to protect our care - because over 7 million New Yorkers rely on Medicaid to survive.

Have your own Medicaid story? Visit cit.ac/health-story to share yours.

22.04.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And while the administration he works for does this……..πŸ€”

22.04.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

17.04.2025 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Southern Tier advocates rally on Tax Day against proposed federal cuts CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) β€”Β As debates over federal tax policy intensify in Washington, a group of people braved the elements in Corning on Tax Day, Tuesday, April 15 β€” not to file returns, but to …

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16.04.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Basketball is the sport always institutionally leading the way on social justice issues. Love to see it

17.04.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Corey Booker - you’ve won a fan🫑

01.04.2025 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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And just like that, petitions are in!

πŸ™πŸ½ Thank you to everyone who volunteered or signed our petition.

✨A special shoutout to Jessi who managed our operation seamlessly!

As always, we love our lawyer, Ali! Simply the best.

01.04.2025 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Climate Groups Sue Hochul Administration Over Climate Law Backtracking Environmentalists have long charged that New York is falling short of its climate mandates. Now, they’re taking the state to court.

Proud to be part of @citizenactionny.bsky.social taking on the big fights for climate justice in NY

nysfocus.com/2025/03/31/n...

31.03.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 117    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
The candidates endorsed by Citizen Action of New York’s New York City Chapter include:

Justin Brannan for NYC Comptroller;
Antonio Reynoso for Brooklyn Borough President;  
Harvey Epstein for NYC City Council, District 2;
Wilfredo LΓ³pez for NYC City Council, District 8;
Pierina Sanchez for NYC City Council, District 14;
Justin Sanchez for NYC City Council, District 17;
Erycka Montoya for NYC City Council, District 21;
Latoya LeGrand for NYC City Council, District 28;
Crystal Hudson for NYC City Council, District 35;
Alexa AvilΓ©s for NYC City Council, District 38; and 
Shahana Hanif for NYC City Council, District 39.

The candidates endorsed by Citizen Action of New York’s New York City Chapter include: Justin Brannan for NYC Comptroller; Antonio Reynoso for Brooklyn Borough President; Harvey Epstein for NYC City Council, District 2; Wilfredo LΓ³pez for NYC City Council, District 8; Pierina Sanchez for NYC City Council, District 14; Justin Sanchez for NYC City Council, District 17; Erycka Montoya for NYC City Council, District 21; Latoya LeGrand for NYC City Council, District 28; Crystal Hudson for NYC City Council, District 35; Alexa AvilΓ©s for NYC City Council, District 38; and Shahana Hanif for NYC City Council, District 39.

β€œOur endorsed candidates share our vision of a New York where everyone has access to quality healthcare, affordable housing, fully funded public schools, and a fair economy that works for all,” said Jesse Koklas, NYC Regional Director, Citizen Action of New York.

Learn more at cit.ac/endorsements

31.03.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Grateful to have @citizenactionny.bsky.social on my side as we fight for universal childcare, truly affordable housing, and environmental justice. Fighting back against the Trump agenda at home means ensuring New York City works for working people, not just the wealthy and well connected.

31.03.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I've worked with Citizen Action for years, including fighting for affordable housing, healthcare, climate initiatives, criminal justice reform & gender justice. I'm privileged to have earned their endorsement for Council District 2!
@citizenactionny.bsky.social @citizenactionnyc

01.04.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Senator Schumer @schumer.senate.gov raised his voice to stand up for Medicaid and Medicare over tax cuts for billionaires.

It's bolstering to see our Senators stand up and raise their voices in this moment.

Let's see some more. Keep up the energyβ€”let's go!

01.04.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 1

Senator Gillibrand @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social joined to speak out against the attacks on Medicaid and Medicare from DOGE and Musk, and the importance of protecting Social Security. #HandsOFF

01.04.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Our neighboring NJ Senator @booker.senate.gov has been taking a stand for 21+ hours to tell the stories of the communities hurt most by these drastic MAGA and DOGE cuts.

It's not business as usual. It's critical our leaders step up and use their voices and their legislative powers in opposition.

01.04.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker

This is some of the energy this country needs right now. So here for itπŸ”₯

youtube.com/live/v2utlMx...

01.04.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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