2021 - NWBI

Save Democracy Action Committee: Our Goals

By Stephen RealPosted on December 1, 2021December 1, 2021Posted in Committees, Democracy

Northwest Bronx Indivisible’s Save Democracy Committee is focusing on pro-democracy, voter rights protection, voter engagement, and Democratic candidate support efforts. Our work will be geared primarily to preserving and extending Democratic majorities through the 2022 mid-term election cycle, and to pushing back against against the avalanche of voter suppression efforts in progress across the country.

Thank you all, for your hard work to reach Virginia Voters

By Stephen RealPosted on November 5, 2021November 5, 2021Posted in Democracy, Elections, Local, State

The Northwest Bronx Indivisible Democracy Project thanks the dozens of participants who wrote postcards and letters in support of the Virginia Get Out the Vote effort. Through our combined efforts, we sent out 3,500 postcards and several hundred letters urging registered Democrats in Virginia to vote in yesterday’s statewide election. Tuesday’s Virginia election results are[…]

NWBI Statement at Sept 9th at the Office of Senator Gillibrand

By Stephen RealPosted on September 4, 2021September 4, 2021Posted in Immigration

As we struggle to grapple with national crises of COVID spread, the devastating impacts of climate change, and the mounting assaults to voting and reproductive rights, we cannot lose sight of the urgent need to bring real and lasting reform to our immigration system. Northwest Bronx Indivisible stands with Bend the Arc and its partners[…]

November 2021 Election Alert – Proposed Amendments to the New York State Constitution

By Stephen RealPosted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021Posted in Democracy, Local, State

On November 2nd New Yorkers will vote to elect city-wide, Bronx, and local officials. In addition, we will have an opportunity to vote to pass or defeat five ballot proposals on amendments to the New York State Constitution! The New York State Assembly and Senate voted to send five constitutional amendments to voters for the[…]

Know Your Law

By Stephen RealPosted on August 25, 2021August 25, 2021Posted in Community

Know Your Law The Riverdale Temple is sponsoring the following important event on September 12.

Slavery in America? Still?

By Stephen RealPosted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021Posted in Committees, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice, Issues, Racial Justice

You may think Lincoln abolished slavery, but the 13th amendment has a loophole, through which slave labor continues in many parts of our country to this day. “13th” is a thought provoking documentary about the criminalization of African-Americans and it’s economic, moral, and social ramifications.

At Home COVID Testing and Vaccinations

By Stephen RealPosted on August 14, 2021August 14, 2021Posted in Community

Testing As of August 10th, 2021, NYC now offers free at-home PCR COVID-19 testing for all New Yorkers who are 65+ or immunocompromised. The service is available 7 days a week from 9am to 7pm, and appointments can be scheduled by calling 929-298-9400. Vaccinations As of June 23, 2021, ANYONE can request a vaccination in[…]

Virginia Voter Turnout Postcard Project

By Stephen RealPosted on August 12, 2021September 14, 2021Posted in Committees, Community, Democracy, Elections, Federal

The Northwest Bronx Indivisible Save Democracy Committee is sponsoring a postcard writing project to support strong voter turnout for several elections in Virginia, a bellwether swing state. Important Virginia races will determine key statewide and local officials and state support for critical legislative and policy initiatives such as the For the People Act. Our postcarding[…]