Rebecca Garrard
@garrar26.bsky.social
Interim Co-Executive Director, Citizen Action NY / political junkie, proud mom, labor origin story
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Co-Executive Directors @garrar26.bsky.social and @cmartinezclass.bsky.social are here in NYC to celebrate Our Everyday Heroes and the work they do to advance Our Justice Agenda!
October 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Co-Executive Directors @garrar26.bsky.social and @cmartinezclass.bsky.social are here in NYC to celebrate Our Everyday Heroes and the work they do to advance Our Justice Agenda!
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Press warned to back up as DHS police take lawmakers were taken away in zip ties, among them Comptroller Brad Lander and 10 other state reps including Bobby Carol, Marcela Mitayanes, Julia Salazar, Emily Gallagher, Jabari Brisport, Jessica Gonzalez Rojas,... story TK
September 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Press warned to back up as DHS police take lawmakers were taken away in zip ties, among them Comptroller Brad Lander and 10 other state reps including Bobby Carol, Marcela Mitayanes, Julia Salazar, Emily Gallagher, Jabari Brisport, Jessica Gonzalez Rojas,... story TK
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Bernie to Dems:
June 28, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Bernie to Dems:
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Alexis traveled from #NorthCarolina to talk with Senator Thom Tillis about how Medicaid allows her disabled daughter, Kinsley, to live at home and in her community instead of at the hospital.
"We are advocating for #Medicaid because Medicaid is a lifeline..."
#ProtectMedicaid
"We are advocating for #Medicaid because Medicaid is a lifeline..."
#ProtectMedicaid
June 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Alexis traveled from #NorthCarolina to talk with Senator Thom Tillis about how Medicaid allows her disabled daughter, Kinsley, to live at home and in her community instead of at the hospital.
"We are advocating for #Medicaid because Medicaid is a lifeline..."
#ProtectMedicaid
"We are advocating for #Medicaid because Medicaid is a lifeline..."
#ProtectMedicaid
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NYC-DSA had ~5,000 members when Zohran announced his campaign in October. It gained another ~3,000 members between Zohran's announcement and primary election day, thanks to Zohran's campaign and reaction to Trump's presidential win. It will likely attract even more following Zohran's win.
June 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
NYC-DSA had ~5,000 members when Zohran announced his campaign in October. It gained another ~3,000 members between Zohran's announcement and primary election day, thanks to Zohran's campaign and reaction to Trump's presidential win. It will likely attract even more following Zohran's win.
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has said repeatedly he condemns antisemitism, and has personally hurt no one. Andrew Cuomo has had credible allegations of sexual harassment and all these people shared no concern for the safety of the women in NYC. It is vile, racist, political, and we see it.
My statement after meeting with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social:
June 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has said repeatedly he condemns antisemitism, and has personally hurt no one. Andrew Cuomo has had credible allegations of sexual harassment and all these people shared no concern for the safety of the women in NYC. It is vile, racist, political, and we see it.
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“We strongly condemn Senator Gillibrand’s shameful and racist remarks. Her rhetoric fuels a dangerous, Islamophobic smear campaign against Mamdani — a campaign that has led to death threats and calls for his deportation. This is not just irresponsible, it is reprehensible."
June 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“We strongly condemn Senator Gillibrand’s shameful and racist remarks. Her rhetoric fuels a dangerous, Islamophobic smear campaign against Mamdani — a campaign that has led to death threats and calls for his deportation. This is not just irresponsible, it is reprehensible."
Last day @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social !!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social really hoping TDI passes the Assembly this session - NY workers can’t survive cancer on $170/wk and no health insurance for chemo. MA and NJ workers get over $1K/wk and continued health care. Anything you can do please and thank you 🙏🏼
June 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Last day @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social !!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
When our Dem leaders stand up and fight back with us, that’s how we win. Huge props to @bradlander.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When our Dem leaders stand up and fight back with us, that’s how we win. Huge props to @bradlander.bsky.social
Can someone sue the colleges who let all the unqualified white people in through legacy admissions? Please and thank you.
Hispanic-Serving College Program Is Discriminatory, Lawsuit Argues www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...
Hispanic-Serving College Program Is Discriminatory, Lawsuit Argues www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...
Hispanic-Serving College Program Is Discriminatory, Lawsuit Argues
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June 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Can someone sue the colleges who let all the unqualified white people in through legacy admissions? Please and thank you.
Hispanic-Serving College Program Is Discriminatory, Lawsuit Argues www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...
Hispanic-Serving College Program Is Discriminatory, Lawsuit Argues www.nytimes.com/2025/06/11/u...
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"It's really hard to fathom that the guy making my pizza for 25 years is a gangster and a terrorist, and the person who shows up in an unmarked car wearing a mask and body armor comes to take him away is somehow the good guy” www.wnep.com/article/news...
Wayne County community rally amid ICE raid at restaurant
Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with people in the Honesdale community who are shaken after watching three restaurant employees get detained.
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June 7, 2025 at 3:03 AM
"It's really hard to fathom that the guy making my pizza for 25 years is a gangster and a terrorist, and the person who shows up in an unmarked car wearing a mask and body armor comes to take him away is somehow the good guy” www.wnep.com/article/news...
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🚨 ALERTA PHILLY 🚨
Hearing from a very credible local source that there may be ICE action tomorrow (Sunday 6/8) in the following areas:
5th and Washington Ave
7th and Snyder Ave
5th and McKean/Wolf
Chinatown
Let your neighbors know to stay safe and be vigilant. Be ready. Be water.
Hearing from a very credible local source that there may be ICE action tomorrow (Sunday 6/8) in the following areas:
5th and Washington Ave
7th and Snyder Ave
5th and McKean/Wolf
Chinatown
Let your neighbors know to stay safe and be vigilant. Be ready. Be water.
June 8, 2025 at 1:21 AM
🚨 ALERTA PHILLY 🚨
Hearing from a very credible local source that there may be ICE action tomorrow (Sunday 6/8) in the following areas:
5th and Washington Ave
7th and Snyder Ave
5th and McKean/Wolf
Chinatown
Let your neighbors know to stay safe and be vigilant. Be ready. Be water.
Hearing from a very credible local source that there may be ICE action tomorrow (Sunday 6/8) in the following areas:
5th and Washington Ave
7th and Snyder Ave
5th and McKean/Wolf
Chinatown
Let your neighbors know to stay safe and be vigilant. Be ready. Be water.
@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social really hoping TDI passes the Assembly this session - NY workers can’t survive cancer on $170/wk and no health insurance for chemo. MA and NJ workers get over $1K/wk and continued health care. Anything you can do please and thank you 🙏🏼
June 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
@speakercarlheastie.bsky.social really hoping TDI passes the Assembly this session - NY workers can’t survive cancer on $170/wk and no health insurance for chemo. MA and NJ workers get over $1K/wk and continued health care. Anything you can do please and thank you 🙏🏼
This just came in the mail and I’m excited to dig in!👏🏻
May 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This just came in the mail and I’m excited to dig in!👏🏻
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Right now! Our own @cmartinezclass.bsky.social, with @pplsaction.bsky.social and @progressivecaucus.bsky.social on protecting Medicaid!
→ youtube.com/live/JNYXs61...
→ youtube.com/live/JNYXs61...
May 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Right now! Our own @cmartinezclass.bsky.social, with @pplsaction.bsky.social and @progressivecaucus.bsky.social on protecting Medicaid!
→ youtube.com/live/JNYXs61...
→ youtube.com/live/JNYXs61...
If you’re not subscribing to my dear friend @stanfritz.bsky.social , you’re truly missing out.
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Sometimes It’s Too Scary to Look at the Man in the Mirror
We all have to make a choice about the kind of man we want to be
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May 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
If you’re not subscribing to my dear friend @stanfritz.bsky.social , you’re truly missing out.
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Medicaid helped save Richard's life and allowed him to live with dignity.
Stories like Richard's are the reason we must fight to protect our care - because over 7 million New Yorkers rely on Medicaid to survive.
Have your own Medicaid story? Visit cit.ac/health-story to share yours.
Stories like Richard's are the reason we must fight to protect our care - because over 7 million New Yorkers rely on Medicaid to survive.
Have your own Medicaid story? Visit cit.ac/health-story to share yours.
April 22, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Medicaid helped save Richard's life and allowed him to live with dignity.
Stories like Richard's are the reason we must fight to protect our care - because over 7 million New Yorkers rely on Medicaid to survive.
Have your own Medicaid story? Visit cit.ac/health-story to share yours.
Stories like Richard's are the reason we must fight to protect our care - because over 7 million New Yorkers rely on Medicaid to survive.
Have your own Medicaid story? Visit cit.ac/health-story to share yours.
And while the administration he works for does this……..🤔
April 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
And while the administration he works for does this……..🤔
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Yesterday, we spent Tax Day protesting cuts to critical services and tax breaks for the wealthy all over New York state.
Our members and partners showed up in Albany, Corning, New York City, Peekskill, and Syracuse to say: protect our care and tax the rich!
Our members and partners showed up in Albany, Corning, New York City, Peekskill, and Syracuse to say: protect our care and tax the rich!
April 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🔥🔥
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Basketball is the sport always institutionally leading the way on social justice issues. Love to see it
Steve Kerr wore a Harvard basketball shirt after the Warriors’ win tonight: “Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.”
April 17, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Basketball is the sport always institutionally leading the way on social justice issues. Love to see it
Corey Booker - you’ve won a fan🫡
April 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Corey Booker - you’ve won a fan🫡
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And just like that, petitions are in!
🙏🏽 Thank you to everyone who volunteered or signed our petition.
✨A special shoutout to Jessi who managed our operation seamlessly!
As always, we love our lawyer, Ali! Simply the best.
🙏🏽 Thank you to everyone who volunteered or signed our petition.
✨A special shoutout to Jessi who managed our operation seamlessly!
As always, we love our lawyer, Ali! Simply the best.
April 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
And just like that, petitions are in!
🙏🏽 Thank you to everyone who volunteered or signed our petition.
✨A special shoutout to Jessi who managed our operation seamlessly!
As always, we love our lawyer, Ali! Simply the best.
🙏🏽 Thank you to everyone who volunteered or signed our petition.
✨A special shoutout to Jessi who managed our operation seamlessly!
As always, we love our lawyer, Ali! Simply the best.
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Proud to be part of @citizenactionny.bsky.social taking on the big fights for climate justice in NY
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Climate Groups Sue Hochul Administration Over Climate Law Backtracking
Environmentalists have long charged that New York is falling short of its climate mandates. Now, they’re taking the state to court.
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March 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Proud to be part of @citizenactionny.bsky.social taking on the big fights for climate justice in NY
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“Our endorsed candidates share our vision of a New York where everyone has access to quality healthcare, affordable housing, fully funded public schools, and a fair economy that works for all,” said Jesse Koklas, NYC Regional Director, Citizen Action of New York.
Learn more at cit.ac/endorsements
Learn more at cit.ac/endorsements
March 31, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“Our endorsed candidates share our vision of a New York where everyone has access to quality healthcare, affordable housing, fully funded public schools, and a fair economy that works for all,” said Jesse Koklas, NYC Regional Director, Citizen Action of New York.
Learn more at cit.ac/endorsements
Learn more at cit.ac/endorsements