RaisingVoicesUSA Weekly Update – March 12, 2018

Evening of Advocacy: Gun Violence Prevention
Thursday, March 15, 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

March Meeting: “These times will make activists of us all”
A roundtable discussion on how young people are finding and raising their voices
Wednesday, March 21
6:30-7:30 pm RaisingVoices Art Show
7:30-9:00 pm Roundtable Discussion

RVUSA Response to Florida’s School Shooting and What to Do Next

After yet another senseless shooting, we at Raising Voices are turning our anger and pain into action. Thoughts and prayers are not enough – they never were. The innocent lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, were not the first, and sadly, will not be the last. It’s time to force our legislators to act – we’re failing our children and ourselves.

Beyond #MeToo event covered in LI Herald

RVC organization hosts panel discussion to look beyond the #MeToo movement

Kathleen Baxley, Rockville Centre’s deputy mayor, discussed how she has made a difference in the community during a “Beyond #MeToo” event hosted by Raising Voices at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth on Jan. 31.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen told the dozens of women in the crowd not to underestimate themselves.

General Meeting and Presentation Recap: The New York Health Act

Thank you to everyone who attended our meeting on November 29 and took part in the discussion of single-payer care in New York State with Assemblyman Richard N. Gottfried! (And a special thanks to our Healthcare Committee for organizing the event.) Links to the handouts provided during the meeting are …

Weekly Action Update – October 18, 2017

Are you ready for Election Day on November 7?

Participation in local elections is crucial. Our county- and town-level officials make decisions that affect our everyday lives, yet voter turnout, especially in New York State, is historically low for local elections. RaisingVoicesUSA wants to change that trend.

We encourage you to use the opportunities and resources below to find a pathway for getting involved in the upcoming elections.