Tag: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

State Legislature introduces first “Green New Deal” bill in the nation
Policy

State Legislature introduces first “Green New Deal” bill in the nation

Modeling state-level legislation on Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s national fight for a greener nation, New York Democrats are introducing a “Green New Deal” of their own. Sen. James Sanders Jr., D-Queens, is sponsoring a “Green New Deal for New York,” saying the U.S. is in a “state of climate emergency.” According […]

Citizen Action of NY endorses six progressive candidates for Congress
Politics

Citizen Action of NY endorses six progressive candidates for Congress

Citizen Action of New York, the progressive good-government group that fights for education improvements, affordable health care, and public financing of campaigns has announced its final six endorsements for New York’s congressional delegation. The candidates endorsed embody the goals of Citizen United: prioritizing quality health care for all, campaign finance […]