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Sunrise Movement Tells Schumer: No Compromises, No Excuses
Record youth turnout, especially of BIPOC youth, as well as the hard work of organizers fighting for climate, economic and racial justice handed a victory to the Democrats in November and again in January in Georgia. Now, Democrats must deliver on a legislative agenda that represents these values. We gathered to tell Chuck Schumer that there can be no compromising on this agenda and especially no compromise with those who aid the subversion of democracy.
Rise Up Against Rising MTA Fares
Yet again, the MTA is trying to charge New Yorkers more money while they are reducing service. However, there is now an opportunity for public comment against these changes, which means that anyone can make their voice heard.
NYCHA Is Not a Pawn in Trump’s Game: NYCHA Must Not Be Privatized
As a lifelong resident of NYCHA’s Baruch Houses, I have realized that NYCHA residents have two enemies: the Trump administration, which continues to pin working class communities and communities of color against one another for profit, and New York City’s plan to privatize NYCHA.
Using Our People Power to Gain Political Power
A Call to Action for the 2020 Democratic Primary. We’re calling on our city to vote for justice. We’re calling on our city to stand for change. We know it is possible, but we need your help.
Sunrise NYC Adds 5 Progressives to 2020 Endorsement Class
After days of sustained nationwide protest honoring the life of George Floyd, the Sunrise Movement’s NYC Hub endorses five state legislative candidates committed to criminal justice reform, policing overhauls, and a Green New Deal. Sunrise NYC endorses State Senators Jessica Ramos and Michael Gianaris (Queens), Assembly Member Dan Quart (Manhattan), and Assembly candidates Jessica González-Rojas (Queens) and Marcela Mitaynes (Brooklyn).
Sunrise NYC and AOC call for Green New Deal
On Monday June 1st 2020, Sunrise NYC leader Day Bradshaw joined AOC and Varshini Prakash in calling for a Green New Deal that serves intersectional justice. Their conversation discussed Sunrise’s response to white supremacy and racism, and how a Green New Deal can directly address the economic and environmental injustices faced by Black and brown communities.
A Letter to Biden on Earth Day 2020
This letter was originally written to be published on Earth Day 2020 — exactly 3 weeks ago. Since then, Joe Biden’s campaign has made some positive steps with its climate platform: namely the formation of the new Sanders-Biden Task Force on Climate Change, which Varshini Prakash, the Executive Director of the Sunrise Movement, has announced that she is accepting an invitation to join today. We have decided to publish this letter today to make clear our disappointment with Biden’s record on climate thus far, and to share our hopes for how his platform might change with the input of our fearless Green New Deal advocates on the task force. Read on post on Medium.
#CancelRent
On Mayday, May 1 2020, workers faced a new challenge: the coronavirus pandemic. In partnership with the Movement School and Housing Justice 4 All, Sunrise NYC members organized a #CancelRent action. The action focused on gaining rent release for NYCHA tenants, and included a banner drop from the Queensboro bridge and complementary digital actions.
Will Coronavirus Crush the Resistance?
NYTimes Article about Sunrise NYC, published April 21, 2020. This opinion piece covers how groups like Sunrise NYC are responding to the coronavirus and how we’re adapting our tactics to align with shelter in place orders.
Earth Week Goes Digital
Organizing around Earth Day was a top priority for our movement during the first months of 2020. Obviously, COVID-19 has dramatically impacted our plans, and we have to adapt!