CNY Solidarity & Indvisible Onondaga County
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Today’s newsletter has an urgent request to join the petition drive to investigate the Mattydale ICE facility. There are also several voting-related actions and events. Please make sure YOU are REGISTERED to VOTE!
Our next meeting will be Sunday, September 13. More details to come.
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Salina Melt ICE – Join the Petition Drive! The Salina Melts ICE campaign is in need of volunteers to help circulate petitions calling on the Town Board to create a Task Force to investigate conditions at the Mattydale ICE facility. Specifically, they need volunteers for Tuesday (8/18), Thursday (8/20), and Monday (8/24) from 5-8pm. If you are able to help, please sign up here
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Join Hands Off Our Vote 2026 Hands Off Our Vote is Indivisible’s national program to ensure all eligible voters get to cast their ballot, and that those ballots get counted. We’ll help you be ready to respond to any attacks, and we’ll shine a light on the bad actors threatening our basic constitutional rights. By signing up you’ll get notified of key voting deadlines in your state, get updates on any threats to your voting rights and learn how to counter them, and be ready to mobilize in defense of your vote. You’ll also play an important role in rapid response moments whenever and wherever they try to pull those dirty tricks. We have tremendous power to protect our elections in 2026. Sign up here to get started and join the Hands Off Our Vote movement.
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Please volunteer at the NAACP’s voter registration drive at the NY State Fair Help build our alliances with the NAACP and our community. This is a great opportunity for us to connect with our local NAACP chapter and strengthen our community ties.Just show up at your registered time. Civil responsibility starts at the voting booth! Volunteers will receive FREE FAIR ADMISSION AND PARKING PASSES. Sign Up Here
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Sign the Petition – Yale, Don’t Cave! In June, news broke that Yale was negotiating with the regime over the Department of Justice’s politically-motivated investigation into the university’s admissions practices. Instead of standing up for students, McInnis is complying in advance and giving in to the classic authoritarian playbook that targets academic institutions and silences dissent. McInnis must defend students and reject Trump’s weaponization of the DOJ to push his fascist agenda at Yale. If Trump gets his way, we know he won’t stop with Yale — academic freedom for students on every college campus in the US will be in jeopardy. Local Indivisibles are actively involved in this fight, and Indivisible National is joining in to support students, alumni, and faculty. Education is a key part of our Courage Collectives program and we are committed to continuing to organize within these foundational societal pillars to resist authoritarianism. If you have any Yale affiliation, you can sign the petition to tell Yale and President McInnis to refuse to cave to Trump.
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Join Neighbors For A Better Micron Neighbors For A Better Micron is an association of residents who are Micron’s close neighbors. They filed a lawsuit in January 2026 because, in the words of its president, “our local and state governments have yet to address a core question: Has the company done enough to guarantee us that the economic benefits of its “mega-fab” will outweigh a range of potential negative impacts? Becoming a member of this group means supporting their association’s general mission of encouraging Micron to be a good neighbor. It does not mean you’re part of any legal actions they take, and regardless of whether you choose to join as a member, you will not be personally liable for the lawsuit. There are many other ways to help accomplish our mission unrelated to the lawsuit, such as helping organize events, attending meetings, or conducting educational outreach. Learn More on Facebook | Join Neighbors For A Better Micron Here
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Countdown to Election Day – 77 Days!
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Election Day is November 3, 2026. Our democracy is under attack like never before, and the best defense is informed action! Each Tuesday newsletter between now and November 3 will include “News You Can Use” to help you exercise your right to vote.
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Countdown to Election Day – 77 Days! Election Day is November 3, 2026. Our democracy is under attack like never before, and the best defense is informed action! Each Tuesday newsletter between now and November 3 will include “News You Can Use” to help you prepare to vote.
Onondaga County Board Of Elections Preparations On August 13, Onondaga County Election Commissioner Dustin Czarny met with the CNY Solidarity Coordinating Committee. He described the work that the Board Of Elections is doing to ensure this year’s Midterm Election is conducted as smoothly as possible. He shared a great deal of very useful information, and agreed to be the featured speaker at our Sunday, September 13 General Meeting. Dustin offered three important things everyone should do NOW by visiting onvote.net: - Check your registration status, and keep checking periodically up until you vote
- Due to the way the US Postal Service has been degraded by the current regime, if you plan to vote by mail, APPLY ONLINE NOW and RETURN YOUR BALLOT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
- Become an Election Inspector
A Transcript of Dustin’s presentation to the Coordinating Committee is available on our website.
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Stakeholder Focus Group: Onondaga County’s Greenways + Blueways Tuesday, August 18, 09:30 AM – 04:00 PM Virtual Sessions We’re inviting community stakeholders to join an upcoming focus group and share their knowledge, ideas, and experiences. Your input will help guide strategies and projects that create a more connected network of trails, waterways, parks, and open spaces across the county. #PlanOnondaga #OnondagaCounty #Trails #Blueways More Information
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Know Your Voting Rights: A Training with Voto Latino Tuesday, August 18, 08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Virtual Training Event When politicians try to rig election rules to cling to power, intimidate voters, or override the will of the people, they are attacking the cornerstone of our democracy. We will defend it. Join ACLU Foundation for a virtual, bilingual Know Your Voting Rights training on Tuesday, August 18th at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT, with our friends from Voto Latino. This training will focus on how our community can exercise the right to vote, including how to resist voter intimidation efforts and access assistance at the polls. Habrá interpretación al español. Precione aquí para ver la información en español. Register
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FLOCK CAMERAS 101: HOW TO FIGHT THIS THREAT TO PRIVACY Tuesday, August 18, 08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Virtual event Flock Safety cameras have quietly appeared on street corners and in neighborhoods, scanning license plates with little transparency about what data is collected or who can access it. As evidence mounts that ICE has tapped into local networks, and residents realize their movements are being tracked, communities are pushing back. Join computer scientist and privacy researcher Jen Golbeck to learn how this technology works, how the data moves between agencies, and what it means for our privacy rights. Register
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Know Your Rights Training Wednesday, August 19, 06:30 PM – 08:00 PM Zoom event Members of SIRDN’s Outreach, Education & Training Committee will provide information on the U.S. immigration system, your rights when interacting with immigration agents, and how to organize and prepare for the future. This event is designed for new allies and volunteers. Registration is required
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AUGUST BANNED BOOK CLUB: “THE NOWHERE GIRLS” BY AMY REED Wednesday, August 19, 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM Virtual event Join us for the RWB August Banned Book Club discussion of “The Nowhere Girls” by Amy Reed. The book tells the story of three high school outsiders who form a secret, anonymous group to fight back after a classmate’s rape, sparking a school-wide movement that challenges the town’s misogynistic culture. Register
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Hands Off Our Vote: Election Protection 101 & 201 Wednesday, August 19, 08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Zoom event Calling all Indivisibles who are ready to demand Hands Off Our Vote! This August, Indivisible is holding two trainings on election protection: the actions you and those around you can take to ensure every eligible voter can vote, every vote is counted, and the results are honored and the winners seated. Register
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Action Corps Summer Advocacy Training Wednesday, August 19, 08:00 PM – 09:30 PM Online Training This summer, Action Corps is bringing together people across the country to build the people power needed to secure a permanent end to the war against Iran and strengthen Congress’s role in preventing unauthorized wars. Join them for a 6-week advocacy training series where you’ll learn practical organizing skills, take meaningful action together, and become part of a growing network of people working for peace and human rights. Register
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NYCP Teach-In: Why We Need Geothermal and How G-RECs Can Stimulate the Market Thursday, August 20, 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Zoom event Did you know that geothermal heating and cooling is the most efficient kind of home energy you can get and that it can be deployed nearly anywhere in New York State? Join our panel of geothermal experts and implementers to learn more about this incredible technology and the efforts to achieve wider adoption in New York by allowing geothermal renewable energy credits or G-RECs to enter the marketplace. Register
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How to Write Effective Public Comments Thursday, August 20, 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Zoom event Public comment periods are becoming shorter, and proposals for mining, fossil fuel infrastructure, and other extractive projects are increasing. Join Water Protector Legal Collective for a training on how to write effective public comments that help protect our waters, Indigenous rights, and sacred sites. Register
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LET’S TALK VOTER ID LAWS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Thursday, August 20, 07:30 PM – 08:30 PM Virtual event It seems like every day there’s a new law proposed to make voting more difficult. From voter ID requirements to documentary proof of citizenship laws, extremist politicians across the country are creating new barriers between voters and the ballot box. Join us to hear from Vote Riders, a nonpartisan organization on the front lines of helping voters overcome these obstacles. You’ll learn how voter ID laws work, which communities are most impacted, and what you can do to support voters in your community. Register
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Immigrant Justice Summer Call # 4: How to Funnel Support for Immigrant Justice in Your Community Thursday, August 20, 08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Mobilize Event When an ICE surge hits, community support floods in from every direction. Without a system to direct it, that energy scatters. This call trains you on how to build a link tree that functions as your community’s entry point into the immigrant-led response, channeling new people, information, and training and mutual resources directly to where they’re needed on the ground. Register
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Indivisible National Presents: What’s the Plan with Leah and Ezra Every Thursday, 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Virtual event The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest political stories, answer your questions, and map out strategies for taking action. This is people-powered politics in real time. Questions can be submitted via the Q&A function during the live event. Real talk. Real people. Real action. That’s the plan. Register
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Weekly Pop-Up Protest The next Pop-up Honk and Wave is scheduled for Friday 8/21 at the intersection of West Genesee St and Onondaga Road, Fairmount, at 5pm.
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STREET HEAT2026 Spring, Summer, And Fall Schedule Year round: Every Friday afternoon. 4 to 4:45 pm justice for Palestine; no more U.S. funding Israeli genocide; U.S.: stop terrorizing families in Gaza. West sidewalk of the intersection of Erie Blvd. East Genesee St, Dewitt (across from the Fire Dept.) Beginning first Saturday in April: 4/4/26 Every Saturday 9 to 9:45 am with a variety of issues : anti-militarism, racism, Palestine genocide, Anti-nuke, climate disaster, etc. Across from the main entrance to the Syracuse regional market, 2100 Park St.
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Watch past meetings about Micron, Good Jobs Town Hall, Rallies and more on our YouTube Channel.
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Donate to the CNY Solidarity Coalition
CNY Solidarity Coalition contributes regularly to local progressive organizations: Syracuse Peace Council, National Action Network, & Urban Jobs Coalition. We also make occasional donations as needed to other local groups. We depend on your donations for this. Please note donations are not tax deductible.
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CNY Solidarity Coalition
2013 East Genesee St,
Syracuse, NY 13210
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