MoveForwardSI

Staten Islanders working to move social justice issues forward on Staten Island and beyond!

[#HALTsolitary — Go to bit.ly/EndSolitaryNY @NYCAIC]

BREAKING: The NY Senate just passed the #HALTsolitary Confinement Act by a vote of 42 to 21! The bill already passed in the Assembly. It now goes to the Governor and we call on him to sign it immediately.

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

We stand in solidarity with our neighbors and denounce anti-Asian racism and xenophobia that have been extremely prevalent in the last 12+ months. To learn more and to get involved and support visit https://t.co/l1sOEMH0cQ. #StopAAPIHate #StopAsianHate #StopAsianViolence

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

We are saddened by recent incidents of harassment & violence against the AAPI community. The murders of 6 women this week highlights the racism Asian Americans face and the perils sex workers and those perceived to be sex workers face everyday.

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

These attacks remind us that threats of violence against women, bigotry, and hate are often amplified for those with intersectional identities.

[NYU McSilver Institute @NYUMcSilver]

Staten Island: Don't miss this #RankedChoiceVoting community training, hosted by @MoveForward_SI and McSilver Chief of Staff @durgashanti TODAY, at 6 PM ET. https://t.co/0FWA7twCge

[𝕒𝕞𝕞𝕦 @durgashanti]

Oh this is fun -- join me and vote for your favorite #StatenIsland Park! @NYCParks @RankedVotingNYC @RankTheVoteNYC @DRNY_org @MoveForward_SI #RankedChoiceVoting #getoutthevote #civicduty #themoreyouknow

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

Confused about how #RankedChoiceVoting works? We have a poll for that! Go to https://t.co/EH7f1ZIzAP and vote for your favorite #StatenIsland Park! Results will be shared during our training this Thursday! Register here: https://t.co/Yfc9Plf7Pi

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

NEXT WEEK: Join us for an important community training on #RankedChoiceVoting with @rankthevotenyc with ASL provided by @DRNY_org. Register: https://t.co/Yfc9Plf7Pi and make sure you’re ready to #rankthevote in the June primaries!

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

#DRNY #RCV #statenisland #civicengagement #getoutandvote #getoutthevote #useyourvoicesi #statenislandvotes #mfsivotes #letsvote #nycvotes #2021elections #nyccouncil #boropresident #nycmayor #statenislandusa #moveforwardstatenisland #MFSI

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

NEXT WEEK: Join us for an important community training on #RankedChoiceVoting with @rankthevotenyc with ASL provided by @DRNY_org. Register: https://t.co/Yfc9Plf7Pi and make sure you’re ready to #rankthevote in the June primaries!

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

TONIGHT: Join us for an important panel discussion on racism and policing on #StatenIsland and beyond. Free virtual event. Register now: https://t.co/HYG4JO7fSj

[Julienne Verdi @JulienneVerdi]

I truly believe if we’re seeing more yes votes from Staten Island because they know @MoveForward_SI is watching. Thank you to everyone who took action with us on this bill! #WalkingWhileTrans

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

[THREAD] Over the summer we asked you to take action and call your legislators in support of the #WalkingWhileTrans Bill. We are thrilled to share that the bill, which was co-sponsored by our own #StatenIsland State Senator @dianesavino, was passed and signed into law yesterday.

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

#walkingwhiletrans #blacklivesmatter #translivesmatter #blacktranslivesmatter #transrightarehumanrights #thefutureisinclusive #statenisland #mfsi #moveforwardsi #useyourvoicesi

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

We are grateful to Senator @dianesavino, @senatorlanza and Assembly Members @Charlesdfall and @Michael_Cusick for voting in favor of the repeal of this transphobic, racist and sexist law.

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

We are disappointed that when given an opportunity to stand on the side of a more just and equitable New York, Assembly Members @MikeTannousis and @TeamReillyNY voted against the repeal and for a continuation of discrimination by our law enforcement.

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

@dianesavino The law allowed police officers to stop-and-frisk trans women of color for simply walking down the street.

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

[THREAD] Over the summer we asked you to take action and call your legislators in support of the #WalkingWhileTrans Bill. We are thrilled to share that the bill, which was co-sponsored by our own #StatenIsland State Senator @dianesavino, was passed and signed into law yesterday.

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

@dianesavino The bill repeals a 1976 penal law statute that prohibited loitering for the purpose of prostitution but which ultimately led to decades of law enforcement disproportionately discriminating against and targeting trans people of color.

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

...it is important that we take to heart the words of Elie Wiesel: “Wherever men and women are persecuted because of their race, religion, or political views, that place must — at that moment — become the center of the universe.” #HolocaustMemorialDay

[MoveForwardSI @MoveForward_SI]

[thread] On this solemn day of remembrance of the death of 6 million Jews and 5 million others — political prisoners, freedom fighters, Romani, the disabled, members of the LGBT community, and many more...