Vote Michael Blake for Assembly in the Bronx!

Sep 2, 2014 by Administrator

LEADING GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSE MICHAEL BLAKE FOR ASSEMBLY “Progressive Power Coalition” announces Assembly District 79 endorsement after member-led process to identify energetic Assembly candidates for progressive change   August 11, 2014 (Bronx, NY) – The Progressive Power Coalition (PPC) announced today the endorsement of Michael Blake for the 79th Assembly District in the Bronx. PPC […]

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Truthout: Progressive Activism Seen as Key to Democratic Turnout in Midterm Elections

May 9, 2014 by Administrator

Progressive Activism Seen as Key to Democratic Turnout in Midterm Elections (Excerpt below. The full article is available here.) Deals with the party machine have yielded fruit for activists in one recent election, however. Bobby Tolbert, a member of the New York City-based Voices of Community Activists and Leaders (VOCAL), explained to Truthout how the […]

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Saturday, June 8th: Endorsing Progressive City Council Candidates

Jun 6, 2013 by Administrator

Join the VOCAL-NY Action Fund and our allies in the Progressive Power Coalition on Saturday, June 8th for events endorsing three progressive candidates for City Council committed to putting people first. Contact Alyssa at (917) 200-1446 for more information.   Washington Heights/West Harlem (District 8) Endorsed Candidate: Mark Levine Saturday, June 8th at 2pm   […]

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Stop Racially Biased & Costly Marijuana Arrests

Jun 6, 2013 by Administrator

The number one cause of arrest in New York City is marijuana possession, which has been driven by unconstitutional searches in connection with stop and frisk practices. Call IDC Senate Leader Jeff Klein at 518-455-3595 and Republican Senate Leader Dean Skelos at (518) 455-3171 and ask them to allow a vote on the marijuana decriminalization bill (S03105). […]

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