Black Americans vote like they vote not because they align with every single Democratic policy but because they understand this country with a clarity that can be challenging for people who have not had to live under apartheid in the U.S., who’ve never known what it’s like NOT to be able to cast a ballot, not to have rights of citizenship, not to be protected by this nation’s laws. Black Americans know American fascism because they lived under it — and that understanding overcomes any other policy choices that they might otherwise vote on. Black people uniquely understand this nation, and how awful it can get.
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The path to power is still a maddening tightrope walk for women.
We expect men to be strong & capable, but women to be warm & modest too. We mistake their assertiveness for selfishness and vulnerability for weakness.
We should hold all leaders to common standards of competence and character.
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In the spirit of an Oasis reunion tour, I reunited with @lindseycos & Karen to chat about ethical fundraising & storytelling during our time working at @girlscoutsnyc. 💚🍪. Thanks @farra & @bigduck
Sometimes elected officials really do come to learn and listen so they can make things easier for help-seekers and help-givers and it’s a beautiful thing. Thanks to @RepDanGoldman and his (fantastic) team!
To increase mental health care, I introduced two bills to provide better Medicaid coverage for mental health.
Today I toured the terrific new mental health facility at @Greenwich_House, which will provide counseling and therapy for residents across #NY10.
We need more of this.
This is part of why we're advocating to fund PromiseNYC & reverse cuts to child care in the budget. Child care is economic security & safety for ALL NYC families. Take a stand with us & our partners: https://t.co/3dEIHs147y
Due to the high heat index forecast for the NYC area, 3 of our Older Adult Center locations will operate as cooling centers starting today — Tues, June 18 - Fri, June 21, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Each of these locations is ready to welcome and assist you in beating the heat.
How is your artsy teen spending their summer? Now is the time to enroll them in our Teen Wheel program! Participants will learn traditional hand-building + glazing techniques in a creative, inclusive environment. Reserve your spot by registering at https://t.co/yDxhGcx1LC
Have you heard the latest from Troop 6000 on NPR? 💚 Read about how Girl Scouts from migrant and asylum-seeking families living in the New York City shelter system are finding fun, friendship, and hope at their weekly troop meetings: https://t.co/BSpEh5IARL
🆘 The upcoming city budget proposes $58.3 million in cuts to libraries. Listen to these New Yorkers describe how much libraries mean to them—and then make your voice heard by sending @nycmayor and @nyccouncil a clear message: #NoCutsToLibraries! https://t.co/64wy7dQTkU
A lot of fundraising partnerships feel transactional. Working with @GailHarveyNYC, @ConnieVerducci, and @BankofAmerica never did. They care deeply and give their time and their whole heart to their nonprofit partners. Congrats on this well-deserved honor, friends! 🍪💚
We are thrilled to present @BankofAmerica with the inaugural 2024 Gold Corporate Achievement Award! They have been proud supporters of Girl Scouting in NYC for over 3 decades, and we are so grateful for everything they do.
.@NYMag's new cover package, in partnership with the @ColumbiaSpec, is an intimate look at the events on the ground at Columbia University in the midst of antiwar protests. It is written and photographed entirely by staff at the Spectator. Read more: https://t.co/gBwWm8KmeC