Northwest Bronx Indivisible unreservedly opposes the loss of a constitutional right to abortion. contraception, voting, marriage, privacy in all forms, and every other right not specifically enumerated in the Constitution. An attack on the rights of individuals to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness (also not enumerated in the Constitution) is an attack on[…]
Issues
NWBI Holds Environmental Teach-In
If you missed our Environmental Teach-In, here is a recap of what we learned, with links on how to get involved. Session 1: What is New York’s Climate Law? (Nan Faesller and Amanda Sachs, NY Renews): The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (the “CLCPA”) is New York State’s landmark climate law. The Climate Law[…]
Ride and Rally for New York Health Act
On Saturday, April 9th, Grassroots Action NY — in coalition with the Campaign for New York Health, PNHP, NYC DSA, NW Bronx Indivisible, NWBCCC, NYPAN, Bronx Progressives, Times Up, Transportation Alternatives Bronx Committee, and the NYC Food Delivery Movement — is gathering in the Bronx to demand that the New York State Legislature pass the[…]
Save Democracy Action Committee: Our Goals
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
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
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
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
Know Your Law The Riverdale Temple is sponsoring the following important event on September 12.
Slavery in America? Still?
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
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[…]