Worried and Nervous? We Need a Plan

Elisa Sumner and Rachel Lavine

The results of last Tuesday’s elections left me, like many of you, worried and nervous.  We Need a Plan In the words of former Congressmember Steve Israel, “this was a shellacking on a thumping” for Democrats in New York and nationally.” We lost important local races and we lost critical ballot measures on redistricting and voting […]

Black Lives Matter Resolution

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Progressive Caucus Resolution in Support of the Black Lives Matter Movement And the Principles of Equity, Justice, Inclusion and Change that It Embodies   WHEREAS, the NYSDC recognizes that people of color or those experiencing poverty have not always been treated with the fairness and insight they deserve; and WHEREAS, as Democrats our goal must be to […]

Questions for Jay Jacobs and a Resolution to End Fusion Voting

Nassau County Chair Jay Jacobs is running for State Chair.  He will be meeting with the Progressive Caucus on Sunday March 3rd in the evening, prior the official business meeting of New York State Democratic Committee on March 4th. The purpose of the meeting is for Progressive Caucus members to discuss with Jay:  His future plans […]

Progressive Caucus Condems State Party Mailer

Progressive Voice of New York State Dems Condemns Mailer Accusing Cynthia Nixon of Anti-Semitism The Progressive Caucus of the New York State Democratic Committee forcefully condemns the recent State Party mailer accusing Cynthia Nixon of antisemitism. These kinds of destructive political actions tear the Democratic Party apart, at a time when more than ever we […]

Important Resolutions for Next NYS Dem Committee Meeting

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Four Time-Sensitive Resolutions to Sign We have time-sensitive resolutions that we need State Committee Members to sign onto if we are to present these resolutions at the upcoming “Spring” NYDSC meeting, which may take place during the third or fourth week of July. Each of these resolutions needs ten signatures as soon as possible – […]