As the state considers reopening the economy, we urge Governor Cuomo to issue a Health and Essential Rights Order (NY H.E.R.O) in order to mitigate the public health risks for workers and New York State communities. There are more than two million frontline workers across the state that have no choice but to leave their homes and report to work each day in essential sectors, potentially exposing themselves, their families, and their communities to COVID-19. Yet, many essential workers are still not receiving adequate PPE and are not able to practice social distancing, creating high risks of infection not only among the workforce but the general public. The Trump Administration has disastrously failed to protect workers and our communities from COVID-19 and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is not formally investigating any complaints from workers outside of the healthcare industry. These conditions exacerbate the prospect of a second surge of COVID-19 in already devastated communities. For these reasons, it is up to New York State to protect the health and safety of all essential workers during this crisis. We urge Governor Cuomo to issue a New York Health and Essential Rights Order (NY H.E.R.O) to fully protect all New Yorkers during the pandemic in order to mitigate the risks of exposure and spread of COVID-19. This executive order will ensure that essential business’ COVID-19 policies include adequate health & safety protocols to protect public health: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, physical distancing requirements, hand hygiene requirements, disinfection and deep cleaning requirements, requirements to provide notice to workers and local health departments of COVID-19 cases, and quarantine housing for workers living in employer lodging. NY H.E.R.O. will empower workers to raise concerns about health and safety in the workplace, while protecting them from retaliation by their employer when they complain. Workers will also have the right to refuse work under conditions where they feel at risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. By implementing these measures, New York workers and our communities will be better protected now and in the future as the state considers reopening the economy.

Please urge Gov. Matt Bevin to join with other states as a member of the coalition of states committed to the carbon reduction efforts called for in the Paris Agreement. Many businesses have already made plans to comply. Being included in the Coalition will increase Kentucky's ability to attract new business and jobs.

Governors from California, New York, and Washington have launched a coalition committed to carbon reduction per the Paris agreement. Why has Rhode Island not yet committed to join? URGE Gov. Raimondo to join this coalition to protect the planet and do everything possible to fight climate change!

The new president has threatened to deport millions of people, and has already begun. Undocumented people in the U.S. have already been living under constant threat, and now they're under attack like never before. Will you sign up to support hate-free workplaces for immigrants?

As a candidate to chair the Florida Democratic Party (FDP), I pledge to prioritize reforming the rules of our party to distribute power, empower the grassroots, and expand diversity of people and thinking. I further commit to include in that reform a special election for State Chair, under the new rules, in January of 2019.

We have 12 years to transform our economy and society to stop climate change. Democrats must put forward a plan to protect our planet, our communities, and our economy. Tell Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders in Congress to support a resolution for a Green New Deal today.

We have 12 years to transform our economy and society to stop climate change. Democrats must put forward a plan to protect our planet, our communities, and our economy. Tell Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders in Congress to support a resolution for a Green New Deal today.

These plastic bags are littering our beautiful mountains. Affected is our rivers, The New and others. These plastic bags end up harming our wildlife. The Blue Ridge Parkway is also affected by these plastic bags. They harm birds, fish, and more wildlife than I can write here.

Stop the unjust deportation of Luis Enrique Gonzalez-Ortiz. http://www.deportinglove.com/2018/05/in-news-local-station-shares-our-story.html Stop tearing apart families with unjust deportations. Grant the administrative closure of the former deportation order and allow Luis Enrique Gonzalez-Ortiz to stay.

It is time we call for comprehensive criminal justice reform in New York State. Let's start by closing Rikers island. The Mayor has proposed a 10-year timeline; this is unacceptable. The inhumane and unconstitutional practices that are rampant at Rikers means many lives are at stake. Let's demand a quicker timeline.