Join us next Wednesday to:
- Discuss the NYC Charter Revision items on your November ballot!
- Send postcards for candidates to voters in swing districts!
- Catch up with all that's happening in the days before the midterm elections!
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/740192056323713/
This afternoon, Mayor Bill de Blasio will sign legislation sponsored by Speaker Corey Johnson that will "allow individuals to change the sex designation on their birth record to conform to the individual’s gender identity" and allow people not identifying as male or female to obtain a gender-neutral “X” on their New York City birth certificates through self-attestation. Under current law individuals correcting their birth certificate gender must submit affidavits from doctors/medical professionals which presents unnecessary financial and bureaucratic hurdles. Introduced by the Mayor and Speaker in June and passed by the Council in September, the new law will go into effect on January 1, 2019 and is an important step forward for the city at a time when non-binary and all LGBTQ people are seeing regressive, threatening moves on the federal level.
We applaud the work of the Mayor and Speaker to help all New Yorkers live their best and healthiest lives as well as the community advocates whose work and testimony helped move this into law. We further applaud the bill co-sponsors: Karen Koslowitz, Ben Kallos, Carlina Rivera, Brad S. Lander, Daniel Dromm, Helen K. Rosenthal, Costa G. Constantinides, Stephen T. Levin and Health Committee Chairperson Mark Levine. It should be noted that this bill did not pass unanimously and that there are Democrats that voted against the bill. To see how your Councilmember voted, click here, then click "Action Details" in the "Approved by Council" line.
There is more work to do on this issue on the state and federal levels. Legislation to improve the process for New York Driver's Licenses remains unpassed by the Senate in Albany, and the progress made under President Obama for US Passports has stalled under the current administration. All the more reason to flip them Blue in November.
This progress set in motion by the Mayor, Speaker, and Members of the Council underlines support for our community and highlights the amazing work by advocates in these arenas. While there will always be more needs for the future, let's be proud of the progress and promise this legislation represents today.
Join SDNYC and Lambda Independent Democrats of Brooklyn to flip the NY Senate blue in Bay Ridge!
What’s at stake: LGBTQ youth suffer an increased rate of suicide and homelessness due to bullying and conversion therapy, while Transgender New Yorkers lack basic protection from employment discrimination - all because the Republican-controlled New York State Senate won’t pass common-sense human rights laws to protect the most vulnerable in our community and in disadvantaged communities across New York.
This race in south Brooklyn is the keystone to cementing a Democrat-controlled Senate and securing passage of these long-overdue protections. Currently represented by a homophobic Republican, this beautiful neighborhood is ready and primed to FLIP IT BLUE!
LGBTQ DAY OF ACTION: SATURDAY, October 13
11 AM Brunch: Cebu Bar & Bistro 8801 Third Avenue Bay Ridge, NY 11209
12:30 Canvass: 311 86TH Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11209
Both venues are convenient to both Subway and Ferry.
RSVP:
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The days leading up to Thursday, September 13 are going to rush by. What will you do to change New York for the better?
From canvassing to phone-banking, from donating money to giving time, from shared posts to retweets: our possible methods to support our endorsed candidates are as varied as the candidates themselves. As a club, we reach thousands of people who share in the commitment to LGBTQ Equality making our potential for impact incredibly strong when we take action. So take part in our progress: pick one candidate or pick many, give minutes or hours, but don't sit this one out. Join on this adventure to equality. Pick your path:
Support the IDC Challengers: Our members made it clear with their endorsement vote: SDNYC supports the candidates running against the IDC. For too long crucial bills for the LGBTQ community have passed in the Assembly and lingered in the Senate. Our membership voted to endorse candidates that will move us forward.
John Liu
Queens, Senate District 11
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Jessica Ramos
Queens, Senate District 13
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SDNYC DAY OF ACTION - September 9
Zellnor Myrie
Brooklyn, Senate District 20
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SDNYC DAY OF ACTION - September 8
Robert Jackson
Manhattan, Senate District 31
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Alessandra Biaggi
Bronx, Senate District 34
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Support SDNYC's Melissa Sklarz: Melissa Sklarz is a former President of SDNYC, but that isn't why we endorsed her in her run for State Assembly. As a life-long progressive New Yorker and fierce advocate for equality, Melissa Sklarz has dedicated her life to fighting for civil rights protections and justice in New York State. Throughout her career, she has fought to break down barriers and overcome adversity in critical issues including housing, civil rights, women’s reproductive health, and policing. Melissa has been working for us for years. Now let's work for her!
Melissa Sklarz
Queens, Assembly District 30
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SDNYC DAY OF ACTION - September 9
Support New Voices in Albany: Our endorsements in the New York State Assembly and Senate would help create the most diverse legislative body New York State has ever seen. From Staten Island to the Bronx, these candidates need your help!
Blake Morris
Brooklyn, Senate District 17
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Andrew Gounardes
Brooklyn, Senate District 22
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Catalina Cruz
Queens, Assembly District 39
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Mathylde Frontus
Brooklyn, Assembly District 46
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Charles Fall
Staten Island, Assembly District 61
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Adam Baumel
Staten Island, Assembly District 64
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Karines Reyes
Bronx, Assembly District 64
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Take It Statewide: Our members voted for statewide candidates with proven experience in delivering for the LGBTQ community. The races are statewide, but NYC plays a heavy hand in choosing the winner!
Andrew Cuomo
Governor
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Kathy Hochul
Lieutenant Governor
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Tish James
Attorney General
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LGBTQ Phone Bank for Tish James TONIGHT!
Tom DiNapoli
Comptroller
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Above are just a sampling of activities to support our endorsed candidates in the coming days! There are multiple opportunities to GOTV every day up to and including Primary Day, Thursday, September 13! We're compiling events on Facebook to plug you directly into the campaigns and get you involved! CHECK IT OUT: https://www.facebook.com/pg/sdnyc/events/
