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BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · 3d

Join us for a rapid response with @nywfp.bsky.social TODAY to say, as @bradlander.bsky.social declared, hands off Tish James!

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Hands OFF Tish James Rally · New York Working Families Party

## **CALL TO ACTION** **FRIDAY 10/10 at FOLEY SQUARE** ### On the evening of October 9th, Attorney General Tish James was indicted by a prosecutor handpicked by Trump. Attorney General James has lon...

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BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · 6d

Múltiple actions for @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social this week! Phone bank, canvass, pick up posters!

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Bundle Chill Session - Zohran For NYC

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National Network of Abortion Funds @abortionfunds.bsky.social · 18d

"For Latine communities, the compounded impact of anti-immigration laws, surveillance, and the threat of deportation, detention, or forced family separation often makes traveling for abortion care impossible."

Fund Texas Choice's latest for @truthout.org. Read now:
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The Anti-Migrant Crackdown Is Also a Reproductive Justice Crisis

Working on abortion access in Texas, we see every day how immigration justice and reproductive justice are inseparable.

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Jessie Losch @jessielosch.bsky.social · 8d

Nine years ago, @bradlander.bsky.social former GOBK and demonstrated the power of community organizing. He showed us the power of standing together in advocacy and I will be forever grateful for his inspiration- and that he’s only continued to inspire and serve.

Hamilton Nolan @hamiltonnolan.bsky.social · 9d

"When Trump sends troops here, how will we stand up to them insistently and make clear New York doesn’t need them, New York doesn’t want them, New York is resisting them?"
I spoke to @bradlander.bsky.social about ICE, Trump, Zohran, and the future of New York.
www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/brad-lande...

Brad Lander Wants New York City to Resist

The NYC Comptroller talks ICE, Trump, Zohran, and Brooklyn.

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ANSIRH @ansirh.bsky.social · 8d

1 in 5 abortion patients have to travel outside of their state to receive safe, essential health care.

Imagine driving 8 hours to see your dentist or boarding a flight to see your primary care provider. It’s absurd.

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BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · 13d

Sign here to protect our trans youth:

Families for Change NYC @familiesforchange.bsky.social · 15d

The Education Council Consortium, NEW Pride Agenda, PFLAG-NYC and Transformative Schools put together a letter in response to the Trump administration’s attacks on the DOE. We aren’t abandoning any of our kids to bullies - refusing to stand up for some harms them all. Sign-on and share!

Sign-On: No Hate in New York City Schools

The Education Council Consortium, New Pride Agenda, PFLAG NYC, and Trans formative Schools invite you to sign-on in strong support of the current New York City Department of Education (DOE) trans incl...

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BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · 17d

Easy and vital action to take:

Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 18d

@jumaane.bsky.social and Marcela Mitaynes told folks at the rally to call @governor.ny.gov to tell her to support the NY for All bill that would prevent local agencies from coordinating with ICE. Call her, y'all! 518-474-8390!

Jumaane Williams holds up a sign reading "518-474-8390" while Marcela Mitaynes raises a fist.

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 17d

Really moving speech from Marcela Mitaynes at the New York Against ICE rally.

"No tengan miedo por que no estan solos. Aquí estamos con ustedes."

"Don't be afraid because you are not alone. We are here with you."

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 17d

"The fear and uncertainty with which we're forced to live is what Trump wants. He wants us to be afraid. To hide. But now more than ever, we must step up. And do not be afraid because you are not alone. We are here with you." - Marcela Mitaynes

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Indivisible Brooklyn @bkindivisible.bsky.social · 18d

What an outpouring of New Yorkers joining together to protect our communities & say no to ICE. Marching around 26 Federal Plaza where so many are torn from their families.

@thenyic.bsky.social @maketheroadny.bsky.social @1199seiu.org @indivisible.org @cwaunion.bsky.social @citizenactionny.org

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BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · 20d

Shanah Tovah to all our friends and family celebrating Rosh Hashanah. May it be a sweet year filled with advocacy and justice!

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BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · 21d

Shout it with us (and @teenvogue.com):
Immigrant justice is repro justice

Lex McMenamin (they/them) @leximcmenamin.com · 21d

"Citizen men are posing as ICE to assault immigrant women [as] the Trump admin is shipping immigrant men to horrific foreign prisons that [operate] as torture sites—in some cases to face brutal sexual violence—and wielding any imperfection in [their] record to justify it" @kylietcheung.bsky.social

How ICE Raids Are Making It Easier for Civilian Men to Assault Immigrant Women

"This phenomenon is only possible because of the outsized power that state agents have always had to abuse and control women and victims' bodies," argues Kylie Cheung.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 22d

I know it's hard to do but you have to tune out the constant & I mean constant torrent of criticisms on social media re: activism & organizing. If you don't, it can stop you from trying to do any activism or organizing. Most of the critics aren't doing any organizing themselves so keep trying things

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Patrick Hart @patrickhart.bsky.social · 24d

Governor Hochul still needs to sign critical legislation protecting abortion rights and gender-affirming care in NY State! With attacks from our fascist federal government heating up every day, signing this legislation now is critical -- great info below for how to contact the Governor on this!

BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · Sep 5

With attacks against abortion and gender-affirming care reaching new heights, it's imperative that New York State be a beacon for anyone seeking care.

Tell Governor Hochul she can solidify NY's reputation as a champion for repro health by signing these three bills ⤵️
action.aclu.org/send-message...

Protect Abortion and Gender Affirming Care

Please take action!

action.aclu.org

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Eric Vilas-Boas @ericvb.bsky.social · 25d

"We're gonna keep showing up until they stop abducting our neighbors."

Jaysun Silver @jaysunsilver.bsky.social · 25d

I just spoke to NYC Comptroller Brad Lander as he left police custody following his arrest at immigration court. Here’s what he said:

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BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · 25d

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 25d

NEW: Department of Homeland Security police officers arrested City Comptroller Brad Lander along with 10 other local elected officials inside 26 Federal Plaza who had demanded access to ICE’s holding area.

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Homeland Security Arrests 11 NY Elected Officials Inside 26 Federal Plaza

The group included 10 state lawmakers, all Democrats, along with city Comptroller Brad Lander.

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BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · 25d

Our lawmakers are putting their bodies on the line to defend our immigrant friends and neighbors. This matters.

Gwynne Hogan @gwynnefitz.bsky.social · 25d

Press warned to back up as DHS police take lawmakers were taken away in zip ties, among them Comptroller Brad Lander and 10 other state reps including Bobby Carol, Marcela Mitayanes, Julia Salazar, Emily Gallagher, Jabari Brisport, Jessica Gonzalez Rojas,... story TK

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Reproductive Freedom for All @reproductivefreedomforall.org · 26d

Trump’s administration decided to wastefully destroy $10 million worth of contraception purchased by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for people in low-income countries.

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Rewire News Group @rewirenewsgroup.com · 28d

RFK Linking Tylenol To Autism Could Harm Pregnant People’s Health, Doctors Warn

Acetaminophen is one of the few drugs that pregnant people can safely use to relieve pain or fever—conditions that, if left untreated, can increase the risk of birth defects and premature delivery.

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Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn @lidbk.bsky.social · Sep 13

Psyched for this upcoming event from our friends at @bkforge.bsky.social with @jessicavalenti.bsky.social focused on grassroots engagement and how local advocacy is critical for reproductive justice. Still time to sign up!

BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · Sep 13

HAVE WE MENTIONED HOW THRILLED AND EXCITED WE ARE THAT THE @jessicavalenti.bsky.social WILL BE DOING A Q&A WITH US?!?

Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · Sep 12

There's still time to register for this Zoom Q&A with me and bkforge.bsky.social Tuesday!

RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · Sep 13

HAVE WE MENTIONED HOW THRILLED AND EXCITED WE ARE THAT THE @jessicavalenti.bsky.social WILL BE DOING A Q&A WITH US?!?

Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · Sep 12

There's still time to register for this Zoom Q&A with me and bkforge.bsky.social Tuesday!

RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Indivisible Brooklyn @bkindivisible.bsky.social · Sep 10

@governor.ny.gov could join us in calling for a #SpecialSessionNow to protect NYers from the MAGA budget. Instead, she's cutting off access to healthcare for 450,000 NYers. NYS has the resources to meet NYers' needs -- we just need leaders who are willing to fight for us!

Invest in Our New York @investinourny.bsky.social · Sep 10

Welp, @governor.ny.gov is on board with Trump & Congressional Republicans' efforts to make NY sicker. @axios.com reported this morning that Hochul is scrapping expanded healthcare b/c of the Federal Budget Scam. www.axios.com/2025/09/10/n...

Our response (spoiler, she should #TaxTheRich instead)👇

Earlier this morning, Axios reported that Gov. Hochul plans to axe New Yorkers’ healthcare as a result of July’s Federal Budget Scam. Below is a response from Erica Vladimer, Communications Coordinator for the Invest In Our New York Campaign:

“New York’s Congressional Republican delegation happily voted to make New Yorkers sicker by cutting billions from our healthcare, forcing state leaders to step in and deal with the aftermath. Unfortunately, Governor Hochul’s claim to stand up for New York’s families falls short as she chooses to axe their healthcare. Instead, Governor Hochul can raise the necessary public dollars to protect healthcare access by raising taxes on New York’s millionaires and billionaires. Anything less is just going along with Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans.”

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Jen DeWeerth ❌👑 @jendeweerth.bsky.social · Sep 10

Why is @governor.ny.gov caving to Trump and taking away our healthcare? If she really wants to protect New Yorkers, she'd #taxtherich so every New Yorker can see a doctor without going broke. It's really that simple...and popular!

Invest in Our New York @investinourny.bsky.social · Sep 10

Welp, @governor.ny.gov is on board with Trump & Congressional Republicans' efforts to make NY sicker. @axios.com reported this morning that Hochul is scrapping expanded healthcare b/c of the Federal Budget Scam. www.axios.com/2025/09/10/n...

Our response (spoiler, she should #TaxTheRich instead)👇

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Myra Batchelder @myrabatchelder.bsky.social · Sep 5

"Access to affordable birth control is being chipped away through a series of incremental policy changes, legal rulings and funding restrictions that are quietly but effectively dismantling the reproductive health care safety net."
thehill.com/opinion/heal...

The right is waging a quiet war on contraception

Access to affordable birth control is being chipped away through a series of incremental policy changes, legal rulings and funding restrictions that are quietly but effectively dismantling the repr…

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BKForge @bkforge.bsky.social · Sep 5

With attacks against abortion and gender-affirming care reaching new heights, it's imperative that New York State be a beacon for anyone seeking care.

Tell Governor Hochul she can solidify NY's reputation as a champion for repro health by signing these three bills ⤵️
action.aclu.org/send-message...

Protect Abortion and Gender Affirming Care

Please take action!

action.aclu.org

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