"NY has an opportunity to do something powerful by appointing a chief judge who will protect the rights of the most vulnerable NYers, especially transgender + LGBTQ+ people whose rights are under attack across the country." -@alishamk89, organizer for @newburgh_lgbtq
When will we stop protesting in these streets to get a system to pay attention for a system that is not for us. How about idk community based solutions around community safety!!!
I think about Hirschfeld and the Institut für Sexualwissenschaft on a weekly basis. I think about how the history and culture of nearly every intersection I inhabit is constantly under attack. https://t.co/BfwHfpbPVm
THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION ENDS TODAY. @CarlHeastie must bring #CleanSlateNY to a vote so that all New Yorkers can access jobs, housing, and education. Don't let this critical bill die in the People's House, @NYSA_Majority.
Formerly incarcerated people rallied in the Capitol yesterday as legislative leaders & Gov. Hochul negotiated the state budget. Hochul & some lawmakers are pushing to force a secret mass jailing bill that no one has seen into the final deal. We say NO! https://t.co/d6nsKwcHIv
On April 19 at 6pm, join us on Zoom to hear from local #CommunitiesNotCages leaders and learn how you can join the fight for real justice, safety and healing. RSVP: https://t.co/9YnxFwnAkd
HAPPENING NOW: We are rallying at the Capitol demanding the passage of the End Predatory Court Fees Act.
Ahead of the Senate hearing on this urgent legislation, we demand: #NoPriceOnJustice
Queer’s for Justice at The Newburgh LGBTQ center week of Attica events. Go to Bitly on the flyers or even better to follow The Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center insta. https://t.co/X86HKXmbnB
When the bus caught firer the correctional officers was refusing to let the prisoners out of the bus. That is when the prisoners tried to fight there way out in fear of there life. If not they all would have died. Know the whole story! #abolitionNow
Let’s talk about this right here. I speak from experience. Inside the buss you are shackled to another prisoner. By your feet. With no access to emergency exits or exits period. Because your in a cell in buss and only the officer has they key.