History and Achievements
2010
Peralta for State Senate
Following the expulsion of Hiram Monserrate, ACT NOW canvasses on behalf of his replacement, Assemblymember, José Peralta. In a strange turn of events, however, Monserrate runs a smear campaign against Peralta, in an effort to regain his seat. Peralta wins in a landslide.
Following the expulsion of Hiram Monserrate, ACT NOW canvasses on behalf of his replacement, Assemblymember, José Peralta. In a strange turn of events, however, Monserrate runs a smear campaign against Peralta, in an effort to regain his seat. Peralta wins in a landslide.
Health Care Reform
ACT NOW keeps pressure up on Congressman Michael E. McMahon (D-Staten Island), sending him this letter as a reminder of our past conversations with him on the issue of health care reform. He ultimately votes no on health care reform, and we vow to stay on him about progressive issues.
ACT NOW keeps pressure up on Congressman Michael E. McMahon (D-Staten Island), sending him this letter as a reminder of our past conversations with him on the issue of health care reform. He ultimately votes no on health care reform, and we vow to stay on him about progressive issues.
2009
Health Care Reform
ACT NOW stakes out the Staten Island Ferry Terminal to pressure Congressman Michael E. McMahon (D-Staten Island) to sign on to comprehensive health care reform.
As a result, McMahon receives hundreds of calls from his constituents and over 800 letters in favor of comprehensive health care reform. Multiple phone banks reaching out to voters in states where Senators are wavering on health care reform. Among others, ACTivists called on New Mexico constituents of Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman to express their support of health care reform. Bingaman votes yes on health care!
ACT NOW stakes out the Staten Island Ferry Terminal to pressure Congressman Michael E. McMahon (D-Staten Island) to sign on to comprehensive health care reform.
As a result, McMahon receives hundreds of calls from his constituents and over 800 letters in favor of comprehensive health care reform. Multiple phone banks reaching out to voters in states where Senators are wavering on health care reform. Among others, ACTivists called on New Mexico constituents of Democratic Senator Jeff Bingaman to express their support of health care reform. Bingaman votes yes on health care!
Fire Monserrate
ACT NOW joins other progressive organizations calling for the resignation of NY State Senator Hiram Monserrate (D-Queens), citing his many misdeeds, which culminated in his conviction of assaulting his girlfriend. Monserrate refuses and is later expelled by his colleagues by a vote of 53-8.
ACT NOW joins other progressive organizations calling for the resignation of NY State Senator Hiram Monserrate (D-Queens), citing his many misdeeds, which culminated in his conviction of assaulting his girlfriend. Monserrate refuses and is later expelled by his colleagues by a vote of 53-8.
Marriage Equality
Multiple phone banks, in partnership with Human Rights Campaign, to pressure State Senators all over New York to pass a Marriage Equality bill already passed by the NY assembly. This campaign was not successful in passing Marriage Equality, but the legislation did come to a vote and now we know where 62 Senators stand on this important issue.
Multiple phone banks, in partnership with Human Rights Campaign, to pressure State Senators all over New York to pass a Marriage Equality bill already passed by the NY assembly. This campaign was not successful in passing Marriage Equality, but the legislation did come to a vote and now we know where 62 Senators stand on this important issue.
Affordable Housing
Multiple phone banks, in partnership with our partners at TenantsPAC, to fight special interests in the real estate industry and help make New York an affordable place to live. ACTivists called constituents of State Senators who were on-the-fence or undeclared on important affordable housing bills already passed in the NY State assembly.
Multiple phone banks, in partnership with our partners at TenantsPAC, to fight special interests in the real estate industry and help make New York an affordable place to live. ACTivists called constituents of State Senators who were on-the-fence or undeclared on important affordable housing bills already passed in the NY State assembly.
2008
Campaign for Change
Obama clinches the nomination and we rally behind him in massive numbers. Regular weekend cell phone banks to swing states. Seven consecutive Saturdays and Election Day canvassing on the ground in Bethlehem, PA. Tens of thousands of voter contacts. VICTORY!!!
Obama clinches the nomination and we rally behind him in massive numbers. Regular weekend cell phone banks to swing states. Seven consecutive Saturdays and Election Day canvassing on the ground in Bethlehem, PA. Tens of thousands of voter contacts. VICTORY!!!
Seized the State Senate
Regular phone banks and canvasses help elect Joe Addabbo (Queens) to a seat long held by Republicans, giving Democrats the majority in Albany for the first time in forty years.
Regular phone banks and canvasses help elect Joe Addabbo (Queens) to a seat long held by Republicans, giving Democrats the majority in Albany for the first time in forty years.
2007
Maine: End the War - Sack Susan Collins
Our 3,000+ calls to Independent voters in Maine generated hundreds of calls from Senator Susan
Collins's constituents telling her it's time to stand up to Bush and seek a quick and responsible end
to the war. We also boosted the profile of her promising '08 challenger, Congressman Tom Allen.
Our 3,000+ calls to Independent voters in Maine generated hundreds of calls from Senator Susan
Collins's constituents telling her it's time to stand up to Bush and seek a quick and responsible end
to the war. We also boosted the profile of her promising '08 challenger, Congressman Tom Allen.
Campaign Finance Reform
Multiple canvasses and numerous phone banks encouraging Queens voters to pressure
Republican State Senator Serf Maltese to support public financing of state elections.
Multiple canvasses and numerous phone banks encouraging Queens voters to pressure
Republican State Senator Serf Maltese to support public financing of state elections.
Another State Senate Win
Hundreds of volunteer hours spent on a special election supporting Craig Johnson and bringing
Democrats to within two seats of the majority.
Hundreds of volunteer hours spent on a special election supporting Craig Johnson and bringing
Democrats to within two seats of the majority.
2006
Fighting for Highly Competitive House Candidates
More than 47,000 phone calls and 11,000 door knocks for CT candidate Diane Farrell and PA
candidate Lois Murphy.
More than 47,000 phone calls and 11,000 door knocks for CT candidate Diane Farrell and PA
candidate Lois Murphy.
Seizing the State Senate
Over 28,000 phone calls and 9,000 door-knocks for NY State Senate candidate Andrea
Stewart-Cousins, who won by just 2,100 votes.
Over 28,000 phone calls and 9,000 door-knocks for NY State Senate candidate Andrea
Stewart-Cousins, who won by just 2,100 votes.
2005
Saving Social Security
Letter and postcard gathering from constituents represented by vulnerable NY Republicans in
Congress, pressuring them to reject the Bush privatization scheme. In partnership with Citizen
Action of New York and the Working Families Party.
Letter and postcard gathering from constituents represented by vulnerable NY Republicans in
Congress, pressuring them to reject the Bush privatization scheme. In partnership with Citizen
Action of New York and the Working Families Party.
"Sack Santorum" PA Bus Trip
A day of canvassing and letter gathering in Bethlehem, PA, educating voters on Rick Santorum's
support for Bush's Social Security scheme. In partnership with Citizen Action of New York.
A day of canvassing and letter gathering in Bethlehem, PA, educating voters on Rick Santorum's
support for Bush's Social Security scheme. In partnership with Citizen Action of New York.
Saving the Filibuster
Six weekends of cell phone banking to constituents in swing states (ME, NH, PA, OH), asking
them to pressure moderate or libertarian Republican Senators to avoid the "nuclear option" for
judicial nominees. In partnership with People for the American Way and the Americans for Fair
Courts Coalition.
Six weekends of cell phone banking to constituents in swing states (ME, NH, PA, OH), asking
them to pressure moderate or libertarian Republican Senators to avoid the "nuclear option" for
judicial nominees. In partnership with People for the American Way and the Americans for Fair
Courts Coalition.
New Hampshire Special Election
A weekend of cell phone banking from Central Park to Get Out the Vote in a NH House of
Representatives special election. We made 680 calls - the Democrat won by just over 60 votes!
Tiny as the race was, it felt awfully good.
A weekend of cell phone banking from Central Park to Get Out the Vote in a NH House of
Representatives special election. We made 680 calls - the Democrat won by just over 60 votes!
Tiny as the race was, it felt awfully good.
Reform Ohio Now
Three weekends of intensive cell phone banking to progressives in Ohio explaining four important
ballot initiatives designed to clean up the broken Ohio political system. Though we made over
6,000 calls, we lost this one. But the coalition's efforts have put the issue on the map in Ohio like
never before.
Three weekends of intensive cell phone banking to progressives in Ohio explaining four important
ballot initiatives designed to clean up the broken Ohio political system. Though we made over
6,000 calls, we lost this one. But the coalition's efforts have put the issue on the map in Ohio like
never before.
2004
PA Outreach Bus Trips
Brought thousands of volunteers to canvass door to door and register voters in Philadelphia and its
suburbs - all crucial swing areas in the state; 1,500 volunteers just on Election Day. In partnership
with all of the progressive NYC groups.
Brought thousands of volunteers to canvass door to door and register voters in Philadelphia and its
suburbs - all crucial swing areas in the state; 1,500 volunteers just on Election Day. In partnership
with all of the progressive NYC groups.
Swing State Phone Banking
Made close to a million calls from phone banks coordinated at union and community organization
headquarters to swing states from early summer until the polls closed on the West Coast on
Election Night. Over 200,000 calls made on Election Day alone!
Made close to a million calls from phone banks coordinated at union and community organization
headquarters to swing states from early summer until the polls closed on the West Coast on
Election Night. Over 200,000 calls made on Election Day alone!
Democracy in the Park
Phone banking to swing states with free weekend cell phone minutes from public parks nationwide.
187,000 calls made, all free.
Phone banking to swing states with free weekend cell phone minutes from public parks nationwide.
187,000 calls made, all free.
Volunteer Recruitment
Tens of thousands of snappy recruitment postcards distributed at liberal movie screenings, street
fairs, the Republican National Convention, and through our neighborhood "Adopt-A-Block" program.
Tens of thousands of snappy recruitment postcards distributed at liberal movie screenings, street
fairs, the Republican National Convention, and through our neighborhood "Adopt-A-Block" program.
Voter Registration
Citywide in high traffic areas: including Tribeca Film Festival, Chelsea Market, Chelsea Piers, Pride
Parade, various street fairs.
Citywide in high traffic areas: including Tribeca Film Festival, Chelsea Market, Chelsea Piers, Pride
Parade, various street fairs.
