CNY Solidarity & Indivisible Onondaga County
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Thank you First Unitarian Universalist Society of Syracuse for hosting us on Sunday. Our election reflection discussion and what’s next with Sarah Pralle & Tom Keck was hopeful with all the amazing wins we had due to years of organizing last Tuesday locally and nationally. Watch on YouTube
It was exciting to discuss what we can now do with our majorities in Congress and in newly flipped states. Here are some issues that were raised: - Getting Money Out of Politics
- Restore & Expand Voting Rights
- Investigate corruption and hold people accountable
- Abolish ICE & move this funding into healthcare & education
- Eliminate the Senate filibuster
- Continue to Fight Fascism & White Supremacy
- More states could pass the National Popular Vote, fixing the electoral college and we elect the President under a one-person, one-vote system! (New York has already passed this)
We need to continue to be visible, outspoken and active. We flipped congress and now Congress needs to act! It is not enough to hit the undo button, we need system change! No status quo. Find your issue, talk to your representatives at every level of government. Celebrate and highlight our wins and keep fighting for more. We are here to help. Join one of our committees or find an organization that is working for change!
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Our Ongoing efforts: - Neighbor-2-Neighbor: CNYSC and IOC are encouraging all members to join or set up a group chat on Signal with their own like-minded geographic neighbors. Click here to get connected. For follow-up questions, please contact us.
- Are you concerned about protecting our election? CNY Solidarity / Indivisible Onondaga County is preparing to take peaceful actions, if needed, both locally and as part of a national effort being organized by the ACLU and No Kings. Click here to sign up for both.
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Two Actions From Indivisible National: Tell Senate Democrats: No Schumer coronation! The midterm elections made it very clear that voters want a new generation of Democratic fighters. We need a leader in the Senate who is capable of heading that fight. The American people did not elect Democrats by historic margins just to bend the knee and go back to business as usual. Senate Democrats need to listen to the voters and turn the page on status quo politics. Tell your Democratic senator that they need to call for an open and transparent process for choosing new leadership. It is time for someone new to lead the opposition to Trump. Let them know that they have to meet the people in our new policy era with new leadership. Send an email today! If you prefer to call your senator, use this script.
Demand Your Representative Impeach Pete Hegseth! At the center of the regime’s disastrous foreign policy is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has overseen a Pentagon responsible for unjust wars, reckless military operations, and flagrant abuses of power since Trump’s return to office. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is forcing a vote to impeach Hegseth, citing violations of congressional war powers, unlawful military operations in Iran, Yemen, and Venezuela, extrajudicial killings, and retaliation against political critics. Massie has pledged to force an impeachment vote when Congress returns for the lame-duck session, meaning the vote could happen as soon as November 9. Congress has an immediate opportunity to hold Hegseth accountable, and Democrats must not squander it. Use this contact form
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Peace Action NYS Action Alert: Urge Congress to End the War on Iran Last week, our Peace Action community pushed back against Trump’s illegal war on Iran and continued U.S. funding for genocide. Nationwide, we saw pro-peace Senate candidates win their races, including Peggy Flanagan (MN), James Talarico (TX), Abdul El-Sayed (MI), Troy Jackson (ME), and Josh Turek (IA). In New York, three of our four Peace Action NYS-endorsed candidates won their races: Claire Valdez (NY-7), Brad Lander (NY-10), and Darializa Avila Chevalier (NY-13). These wins weren’t just a rejection of the incumbent party. Voters also cast their ballots against an illegal war, the abduction of our neighbors by ICE, and the repression of student activists speaking out about Palestine. Contact your members of Congress NOW and demand that they take concrete steps to end the Iran War.
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URGENT: Protect Our Students & Schools Now! Our critical Safeguarding our Students initiative, confronting TurningPoint USA’s high school Club America, is well underway. We are actively working with district administrators and boards to protect student privacy and uphold inclusiveness policies. Immediate Action Required: These districts listed below are currently unrepresented: Westhill, Onondaga Senior High, Fabius-Pompey, Jordan-Elbridge, Marcellus, Skaneateles, Solvay, Tully, Fulton, Hannibal, Phoenix, Pulaski, & Sandy Creek. Is yours among them? Don’t leave your school at risk—will you step up and help? We have the materials and action steps you’ll need and upcoming Zoom sessions for you to join in with others. Just send a quick “I’m concerned and I’ll help” email to Anne or me, and we’ll be back in touch. You’ll be glad you did. Thanks! Anne (amniemiec@gmail.com) Margaret (mluttinger@verizon.net)
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Donate to InterFaith Works End-of-Year Drive Every year, InterFaith Works gathers items for the individuals that we serve for an end of the year drive. These items go to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities at a time where resources may be restricted. This year instead of collecting baskets, they are collecting specific items and then asking their clients to come in and choose which items make the most sense for themselves and their families. This will allow them to have a higher level of dignity and autonomy by selecting what is most meaningful for them. Donors are asked to contribute in bulk selections from the following categories: Blankets, Cleaning Products, Hygiene Products, Toys, and Non-perishable Foods. Your contributions will assist New Americans who are in the process of making Syracuse their home, older adults in need of companionship, family members of incarcerated individuals, and families in need of additional care support. This is a great way for these many individuals to know that their communities see and care about them! Please use this form to donate.
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Shop The Syracuse Cultural Workers & Support Peace Action New York State! The Syracuse Cultural Workers a progressive publisher founded in 1982 and committed to peace, sustainability, social justice, feminism and multiculturalism. Peace Action New York State is the state affiliate of Peace Action, the nation’s largest grassroots peace network advocating and lobbying for more peaceful U.S. policy. From now through the end of December, you can support both organizations while purchasing holiday gifts for all the peacemakers in your life! Help provide PANYS with much-needed funds to support our advocacy work. Please share the sale with family and friends! Be sure to use code PANYS at checkout and 20% of your order price will be donated to Peace Action New York State!
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Tell Governor Hochul: Sign 3 Key Climate Bills in 2026 After loosening environmental protections behind closed doors in the state budget last year, Kathy Hochul was just re-elected to serve four more years as the governor of New York State. Send the Governor a message: congratulations on your reelection. As you close out this term and look toward the next one, sign three key climate and environmental protection bills that await your pen: - Solar Up Now, New York Act (SUNNY Act, A.9111/S.8512B) cuts red tape so renters, homeowners, businesses, and schools can install plug-in solar to lower their energy bills and cut emissions.
- The Responsible Data Center Development Act (S.10642/A.11560) places a one-year moratorium on data center development; requires utilities to establish an independent classification of service for large data centers; sets renewable energy goals for data center development; and provides robust protections for communities.
- Extreme Heat Mortality Reporting bill (S.5056-B/A.755-B) requires the Department of Health to report on the number of heat stress deaths and heat-exacerbated deaths amid a worsening climate crisis.
Click here to send a letter today!
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Have an action alert or event for our newsletter? We send out two emails a week to keep our community informed of local, state and national issues and events. Our Tuesday’s action newsletter focuses on this week’s action alerts, protests and important articles and our Thursday email focuses on community events and meetings. Submit An Event or Action on our Website!
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Full Circle (Columbus Circle) Design Presentation Tuesday, November 10, 5:30-7 PM | St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 310 Montgomery St, Syracuse Public Presentation by Finalists in this project to create a new welcoming space in what has been “Columbus Circle” for all who have called this region their home. The hope of NOON, WISH and others is that the Columbus Statue will be removed and a new inclusive space will be developed which honors the Onondaga Nation and all newcomers who have contributed to developing our city and region. More Information
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After the Midterms: Ending Wars, Building Justice Tuesday, November 10, 6-9 PM | Syracuse Center for Peace & Social Justice, 2013 E Genesee St, Syracuse A Conversation with Kevin Martin, President of National Peace Action and Convener of the “National Ceasefire Now” grassroots initiative to end Genocide in Gaza. Kevin will share practical strategies and resources as we regroup to analyze the post election-context for continuing efforts to abolish nuclear weapons, bring peace and justice to Gaza, and build a just and peaceful world.
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Virtual film screening: “West Side Familia” Tuesday, November 10, 6-8 PM | Zoom event Sponsored by SIRDN: The story of a Puerto Rican-led neighborhood community care group from the ‘70s grappling with the preservation of their public traditions and cultural identity in the hyper-gentrified neighborhood of Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The filmmaker, Taylor Hosking will be joining us for a special talkback following the film screening! Register
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Healthcare for All Statewide Town Hall Tuesday, November 10, 6:30-7:30 PM | Zoom Event Healthcare costs are too damn high, and the wait is too damn long. Join community members, healthcare workers, labor partners, and regional organizations from across New York for a Statewide Health Justice Town Hall. We will hear directly from people impacted by today’s healthcare challenges, examine the pressures facing patients and healthcare systems, and discuss the New York Health Act (NYHA) and how it would change healthcare coverage in our state. Register
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Reclaim Armistice Day Event Wednesday, November 11, 6:30-8 PM | May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society, 3800 E Genesee St, Syracuse Veterans for Peace – Chapter 51 and the Syracuse Peace Council call upon all veterans and people who wish to commemorate the true meaning of Armistice Day to gather with us. In our continual effort to reclaim Armistice Day we will “Imagine Armistice Day in Syracuse”. We will gather, not to pay homage to the weapons of destruction, but to renew our commitment to work to end all wars and to foster peace and justice, at home and abroad.
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The Road to War on Iran: Who Built It, Who Sold It, and How to End It Wednesday, November 11, 7-8 PM | Zoom Event Join Brooklyn For Peace for a special upcoming Zoom forum, The Road to War on Iran: Who Built It, Who Sold It, and How to End It, a discussion with Trita Parsi and Brooklyn For Peace. Trita will be joined in conversation with Carolyn “Rusti” Eisenberg, Etan Mabourakh and Bruce Altschuler. More Information
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Renewable Heat Power Hour Thursday, November 12, 7-8 PM | Zoom Event The fossil fuel industry is having a bad week, and we’re determined to keep that same energy! Here in New York, utility companies want to make sure millions of oil and propane customers switch to methane gas– which the industry calls ‘natural gas’ – so they can lock us into decades of wasteful spending on new pipelines. The more they build, the higher our gas bills, and the more their shareholders make. Join us to hear about our plan to build a cleaner, greener future one heat pump conversion at a time. Register
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Indivisible National Presents: What’s the Plan with Leah and Ezra Every Thursday, 3-4 PM,Virtual event 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. Register
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Weekly Pop-Up Protest With the success of the midterm voting Bannering project, the pop-up honk and wave organizers are planning the second Saturday of the month to be a combined pop-up/bridge brigade. This Saturday 11/14 will be over 81 on Spencer St bridge between North State St and North Clinton St. Sign Up Here
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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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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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